Al Arabiya cited Syrian diplomatic sources saying reports that Syria deployed troops to Yemen are unfounded. Syrian-Saudi military cooperation is focused on training, skills exchange and military consultations. The agreement centers on training military forces, and Saudi Arabia will begin coordinated visits to Syria next month.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will visit Paris Nov. 8-10 to attend the G7 foreign ministers meeting, where support for Ukraine is expected to dominate the agenda as winter approaches. Market-sensitive issues include whether the G7 can agree concrete measures on aid and energy ahead of the colder months. Recent Iranian military action has already pushed fuel prices higher and was cited in U.S. political fallout after the midterms. U.S. officials report emerging internal disagreement on next-step policy; attention will center on Rubio’s policy stance. The State Department said Rubio will advance U.S. national interests and he will hold bilateral meetings in Paris. AI and Indo-Pacific developments are also on the agenda.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck offshore near Ibaraki Prefecture on the 7th; tremors were felt in Tokyo.