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1. #1

   8/10

   Severity 8/10

   Scale		Multinational or global
   Human		Lives lost or directly at risk
   Econ		A sector or a national economy
   Escalation		Actively escalating
   Reversibility		Lasting

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Russian strikes darken Kyiv and aid point toll reaches 53; Ukraine continues refinery attacks Russia-Ukraine war ⌄

   Russia-Ukraine war · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 6:09 AM PST

   Developing 1 outlet · 4 articles 1 news organization reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 2 Scale 2/2 · Multinational or global How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 2 Human 2/2 · Lives lost or directly at risk Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 1 Econ 1/2 · A sector or a national economy Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 2 Escalation 2/2 · Actively escalating Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 1 Reversibility 1/2 · Lasting How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New The governor said the death toll from a Russian bombing of a Ukrainian aid point rose to 53. Russian strikes left Kyiv without power, and President Zelenskiy and the Kyiv mayor traded blame over the situation. Zelenskiy said Russian forces plan new strikes on energy targets, bridges and infrastructure, and that Ukraine is continuing attacks on Russia's oil refining sector.

   Context Russia and Ukraine continue to strike each other's energy and infrastructure targets.

   Impact Civilians were killed at the aid point and Kyiv residents lost electricity. Russia's oil refining sector is a continuing target of Ukrainian attacks.

   Sources Reuters +3

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2. #2

   8/10

   Severity 8/10

   Scale		Multinational or global
   Human		Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions
   Econ		Global markets or supply chains
   Escalation		Actively escalating
   Reversibility		Lasting

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   US military carries out new strikes on Iranian air defence system on Qeshm Island US-Iran war ⌄

   US-Iran war · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 3:04 PM PST

   Confirmed 7 outlets · 9 articles 7 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 2 Scale 2/2 · Multinational or global How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 1 Human 1/2 · Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 2 Econ 2/2 · Global markets or supply chains Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 2 Escalation 2/2 · Actively escalating Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 1 Reversibility 1/2 · Lasting How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting an air defence system, and called the action "minor". Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, and Tasnim news agency said two missiles struck the island. Trump also said there had been "a lot of progress" in negotiations with Tehran, and regional officials said Iran is reviewing mediators' proposals on a possible bridge deal on its nuclear programme.

   Context The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments, has been disrupted since the US war on Iran began in February.

   Impact Oil shipping through Hormuz remains disrupted, and the strikes come as Iran weighs mediators' proposals. Qatar's prime minister urged the US and Iran not to wait for a "perfect moment" to reach a deal.

   Sources Reuters · Japan Times · Al Jazeera +1 · The Hindu +1 · AP · The Guardian · South China Morning Post

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3. #3

   7/10

   Severity 7/10

   Scale		Multinational or global
   Human		Lives lost or directly at risk
   Econ		Global markets or supply chains
   Escalation		Could spread or worsen
   Reversibility		Easily reversed

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Sailor killed in suspected missile attack on tanker in Gulf; Iran's Guards report two tankers on fire Strait of Hormuz and Gulf shipping attacks ⌄

   Strait of Hormuz and Gulf shipping attacks · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 6:17 AM PST

   Confirmed 3 outlets · 4 articles 3 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 2 Scale 2/2 · Multinational or global How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 2 Human 2/2 · Lives lost or directly at risk Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 2 Econ 2/2 · Global markets or supply chains Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 1 Escalation 1/2 · Could spread or worsen Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 0 Reversibility 0/2 · Easily reversed How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New A seafarer was killed in a suspected missile attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Velos Sapphire on November 5, according to Reuters and Velos Tankers. The ship was sailing empty to Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

   Context Since the war began on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption.

   Impact One seafarer died and commercial shipping through a major oil route remains restricted. Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Mottaki said multiple ships a day were being disabled and called on Washington to lift its naval blockade.

   Sources Euronews · Reuters · The Hindu +1

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1. #4

   6/10

   Severity 6/10

   Scale		National
   Human		Lives lost or directly at risk
   Econ		Negligible
   Escalation		Actively escalating
   Reversibility		Lasting

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Militant attacks in eastern Congo kill at least 30 and force Ebola patients to flee Eastern Congo militant violence and Ebola outbreak ⌄

   Eastern Congo militant violence and Ebola outbreak · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 8:08 AM PST

   Confirmed 3 outlets 3 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 1 Scale 1/2 · National How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 2 Human 2/2 · Lives lost or directly at risk Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 0 Econ 0/2 · Negligible Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 2 Escalation 2/2 · Actively escalating Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 1 Reversibility 1/2 · Lasting How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New Islamic State-linked militants killed at least 33 people in a village attack in eastern Congo, according to civil society sources. The UN aid coordination office OCHA cited local sources as saying at least 30 civilians were killed overnight Thursday in Beni Territory, North Kivu. Reuters reported the raid forced Ebola patients to flee.

   Context The violence is occurring in a province where an Ebola outbreak is ongoing.

   Impact Villagers fled to other parts of the province, and patients leaving care raises the risk of Ebola spreading.

   Sources UN News · The Hindu · Reuters

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2. #5

   6/10

   Severity 6/10

   Scale		National
   Human		Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions
   Econ		Global markets or supply chains
   Escalation		Actively escalating
   Reversibility		Easily reversed

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Bangladesh garment worker wage protests halt production at factories supplying global brands Bangladesh garment workers' wage protests ⌄

   Bangladesh garment workers' wage protests · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 9:00 PM PST

   Developing 1 outlet 1 news organization reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 1 Scale 1/2 · National How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 1 Human 1/2 · Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 2 Econ 2/2 · Global markets or supply chains Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 2 Escalation 2/2 · Actively escalating Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 0 Reversibility 0/2 · Easily reversed How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New Tens of thousands of garment workers marched through Dhaka, Gazipur, Ashulia and Narayanganj in recent days demanding wages more than double current levels. Protests turned violent in several hubs, with factories vandalised, and production has halted at factories supplying brands including H&M, Zara and Walmart, according to the South China Morning Post.

   Context Bangladesh is the world's second-largest clothing exporter after China.

   Impact Production stoppages affect export supply chains of global clothing brands and Bangladesh's economy.

   Sources South China Morning Post

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3. #6

   5/10

   Severity 5/10

   Scale		National
   Human		Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions
   Econ		A sector or a national economy
   Escalation		Could spread or worsen
   Reversibility		Lasting

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Paraguay's Congress impeaches President Peña, who is placed under house arrest Paraguay Ueno Bank collapse and presidential impeachment ⌄

   Paraguay Ueno Bank collapse and presidential impeachment · Day 2 · Updated Nov 5, 10:16 PM PST

   Confirmed 12 outlets · 13 articles 12 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 1 Scale 1/2 · National How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 1 Human 1/2 · Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 1 Econ 1/2 · A sector or a national economy Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 1 Escalation 1/2 · Could spread or worsen Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 1 Reversibility 1/2 · Lasting How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New Paraguay's Senate voted on Friday to remove President Santiago Peña from office over the collapse of Ueno Bank. He was placed under house arrest on suspicion of breach of trust, and Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president. Peña had offered to resign on Thursday, but Congress put the resignation on hold and continued impeachment proceedings.

   Context Ueno Bank, a lender that expanded rapidly under Peña's government, was suspended this week after irregularities, leaving millions of customers without access to their accounts.

   Impact Millions of Paraguayans have had limited access to savings; the Guardian reported about 60% of the population could not access accounts, while Euronews reported nearly half. Thousands have protested in recent days.

   Sources Euronews · France 24 · Reuters +2 · The Hindu · South China Morning Post · Al Jazeera · Japan Times · New York Times · The Guardian · AP · BBC

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4. #7

   5/10

   Severity 5/10

   Scale		Multinational or global
   Human		Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions
   Econ		A sector or a national economy
   Escalation		Could spread or worsen
   Reversibility		Easily reversed

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   New hoax bomb threats disrupt at least 18 European flights and target broadcasters Europe hoax bomb threats ⌄

   Europe hoax bomb threats · Day 1 · Updated Nov 6, 4:54 AM PST

   Confirmed 10 outlets 10 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 2 Scale 2/2 · Multinational or global How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 1 Human 1/2 · Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 1 Econ 1/2 · A sector or a national economy Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 1 Escalation 1/2 · Could spread or worsen Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 0 Reversibility 0/2 · Easily reversed How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New A fresh wave of bomb threats on Friday affected at least 18 flights to or from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania and the UK, and the aircraft landed safely with no explosives found. Broadcasters including Ireland's RTE, Britain's Sky and Bulgaria's Nova TV also received threats, and RTE staff were evacuated. The Irish government said the threats are likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption; a Russian extremist group named in some messages denied involvement.

   Context Dozens of European flights were disrupted by hoax bomb threats earlier this week, with some aircraft escorted by fighter jets or diverted.

   Impact Air travel across multiple European countries was disrupted, and RTE programming was replaced for up to three hours. No link between the airline and media threats has been established, according to the BBC.

   Sources BBC +1 · South China Morning Post · The Hindu · The Guardian +1 · New York Times · AP · France 24

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5. #8

   5/10

   Severity 5/10

   Scale		Multinational or global
   Human		None
   Econ		Global markets or supply chains
   Escalation		Could spread or worsen
   Reversibility		Easily reversed

   Five factors, 0–2 points each. Method

   NEW

   Global tech and AI stocks fall after US midterm results; Wall Street trims weekly loss Global AI and tech stock sell-off ⌄

   Global AI and tech stock sell-off · Day 2 · Updated Nov 5, 10:55 PM PST

   Confirmed 6 outlets · 7 articles 6 news organizations reported this. Confirmed means 2 or more did. Outlets that republish wire copy (AP, Reuters) can't always be told apart, so this is the most independent confirmation there could be, not a guarantee.

   • ScaleScale 2 Scale 2/2 · Multinational or global How widely it reaches. 0 Local · 1 National · 2 Multinational or global.
   • HumanHuman 0 Human 0/2 · None Human impact. 0 None · 1 Disruption: displacement, outages, restrictions · 2 Lives lost or directly at risk.
   • EconEcon 2 Econ 2/2 · Global markets or supply chains Economic impact. 0 Negligible · 1 A sector or a national economy · 2 Global markets or supply chains.
   • EscalationEsc 1 Escalation 1/2 · Could spread or worsen Potential to grow. 0 Contained · 1 Could spread or worsen · 2 Actively escalating.
   • ReversibilityRev 0 Reversibility 0/2 · Easily reversed How lasting the effects are. 0 Easily reversed · 1 Lasting · 2 Permanent or structural.

   New US tech stocks fell on Thursday, and the Nasdaq entered correction territory. Asian and European markets fell on Friday, with London at one stage poised for its worst day since March. AP reported AI stocks halted their sell-off and Wall Street trimmed its loss for the week, and the BBC reported AI stocks climbed after trillions were wiped from market values.

   Context Analysts attributed the sell-off partly to concerns that a Democratic election victory would slow AI data centre investment, according to the BBC and The Hindu.

   Impact Asian chipmakers including SK Hynix, Samsung, SoftBank and TSMC fell, and Reuters reported hedge fund gains were wiped out, prompting risk cuts and layoffs.

   Sources The Hindu · Reuters · CNBC +1 · BBC · AP · The Guardian

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