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French telecom operator Orange reported a "major malfunction" affecting its mobile network across France.

Kuwait Petroleum CEO: Customers are already picking up their goods in the Gulf region; crude oil exports have recovered to pre-war levels.

Iran's Araqchi stated that Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if it sees strong evidence that the United States genuinely wants to build trust and reach a just solution. However, if the United States chooses war over diplomacy, it will inevitably lead to a greater strategic failure.

The yield on 20-year U.S. Treasury bonds hit a new high since January 1986.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Whether you're involved in illicit oil transshipment at sea or sitting in a corner office of a law firm, if you're supporting the Iranian regime, we will find you and impose sanctions. Iran's accomplices must choose: either stand with us or be our enemy. We know who you are, we know what you're doing, and we will continue to take action.

Market news: A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta Platforms (META.O) must pay a $25 billion fine after a jury found it misled consumers on privacy issues.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $237 million from 13 counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The yield on the 20-year U.S. Treasury note fell after a $13 billion auction, last quoted at 5.467%, down 1.25 basis points.

The bid-to-cover ratio for the 20-year U.S. Treasury bond auction ending October 21 was 2.73, compared to 2.57 previously.

The percentage of the winning bid for the 20-year U.S. Treasury bond auction up to October 21 was 60.05%, compared to 30.14% previously.

The US 20-year Treasury auction on October 21st yielded a winning bid of 5.469%, compared to 5.42% previously.

The U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license for Iran, allowing the unloading of some cargo from sanctioned vessels.

U.S. Middle East envoy Witkov: The United States, Russia, and Ukraine will continue to hold trilateral talks at the technical level.

Italian Energy Minister: Measures to curb energy prices agreed with the EU are expected to take effect in January.

Italy's Energy Minister said he hopes the measures agreed upon with the EU last week will reduce wholesale electricity prices in Italy by about 10%.

The United States has issued a license for negotiations to sell Lukoil International Ltd.

European Commission: The agreement will enhance the EU's ability to withstand excessive price volatility.

U.S. Treasury Department: The United States has issued a new round of sanctions against Iran.

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached on rules to enhance the stability and long-term resilience of the EU carbon market.

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. senators have sought explanations from Google (GOOG.O) regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on school-aged children, following a prior investigation.