By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Alternative für Deutschland wants to organise a summit bringing together Germany, Russia and the United States without Ukraine. The German party, leading national voting intentions according to the media, also advocates an immediate resumption of relations with Moscow and the lifting of sanctions targeting Russia, Le Monde reports.
A Russian strike carried out overnight in Kyiv targeted energy infrastructure and injured at least five people, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks also damaged a major bridge and a building housing a nursery school. A new meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the United States is scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi to discuss a settlement to the war, France 24 reports.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: France 24 ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gathered the Moscow delegation ahead of trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for 10 and 11 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Russian delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky and include diplomats and military officials, according to the Kremlin.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Zambian Observer ·
The United States and Russia oppose setting a timetable to negotiate binding rules on autonomous weapons capable of selecting and attacking targets without human validation. A coalition of 50 countries proposes three negotiating sessions in 2027, ahead of the UN conference in Geneva, according to The Guardian.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Bénin Web TV ·
Iran says its armed forces are stronger than at the start of its war with the United States, after eight months of conflict. Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke with representatives of 12 countries in 48 hours to support diplomatic efforts, according to Citizen Digital.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Citizen Digital ·
Houthi attack targets Riyadh and damages Aramco towerRiyadh's King Abdullah Financial District was targeted on 8 November in a suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with damage reported to a Saudi Aramco tower. The attack comes as Aramco's market capitalisation exceeds $1.68 trillion, according to Financial Afrik.The week in Africa
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