2026-11-09

US President Trump said the "Iron Gate" task force—aimed at preventing Iran from using land routes and other channels to move advanced weapons and other materiel across borders—is conducting full-scale operations in Iran. He said that, coupled with the largest maritime blockade in history, almost nothing can enter or leave Iran.

US President Trump said the "Iron Gate" task force—aimed at preventing Iran from using land routes and other channels to move advanced weapons and other materiel across borders—is conducting full-scale operations in Iran. He said that, coupled with the largest maritime blockade in history, almost nothing can enter or leave Iran.

2026-11-09

美国总统特朗普：“铁门”特遣部队（旨在防止伊朗利用陆路等方式跨境运输先进武器及其他物资）正在伊朗全面展开行动。再加上史上规模最大的海上封锁，几乎没有任何东西能进出伊朗。

美国总统特朗普：“铁门”特遣部队（旨在防止伊朗利用陆路等方式跨境运输先进武器及其他物资）正在伊朗全面展开行动。再加上史上规模最大的海上封锁，几乎没有任何东西能进出伊朗。

2026-11-09

Wall Street sees Democrats' decisive midterm win prompting traders to reassess this year’s steep sell-off in US Treasuries. Tech stocks plunged on the political shift, and markets now price a risk that the AI investment boom—which has supported growth, lifted inflation and pushed yields higher via corporate debt issuance—could slow. A divided government would also likely prevent President Trump from enacting major tax or spending measures, easing some concerns about the US budget deficit. Scott

Wall Street sees Democrats' decisive midterm win prompting traders to reassess this year’s steep sell-off in US Treasuries. Tech stocks plunged on the political shift, and markets now price a risk that the AI investment boom—which has supported growth, lifted inflation and pushed yields higher via corporate debt issuance—could slow. A divided government would also likely prevent President Trump from enacting major tax or spending measures, easing some concerns about the US budget deficit. Scott DiMaggio, head of fixed income at AllianceBernstein, said: “AI has been the largest contributor to nominal GDP growth, so any hit to growth could be positive for bonds. The market therefore gains a layer of protection: if the economy falters, rates have substantial downside.”

2026-11-09

Kurdistan Region power department said the grid lost nearly 2.8 GW of generation capacity after an attack on the Khurmala oilfield.

Kurdistan Region power department said the grid lost nearly 2.8 GW of generation capacity after an attack on the Khurmala oilfield.

2026-11-09

伊拉克库尔德斯坦地区电力部门：霍尔莫尔油田遭袭后，电网损失近2.8吉瓦发电能力。

伊拉克库尔德斯坦地区电力部门：霍尔莫尔油田遭袭后，电网损失近2.8吉瓦发电能力。

2026-11-09

German Chancellor Merz said he must speak with Russian President Putin sooner or later. He noted U.S. President Trump has invited Putin to the G20 and said that if Putin attends he would not avoid the opportunity for talks.

German Chancellor Merz said he must speak with Russian President Putin sooner or later. He noted U.S. President Trump has invited Putin to the G20 and said that if Putin attends he would not avoid the opportunity for talks.