Türkiye objected on Nov. 6 to planned cable surveys in the eastern Mediterranean, saying a French-flagged vessel had yet to obtain its authorization for work in an area Ankara claims as part of its continental shelf.

Türkiye’s nominee for U.N. secretary-general, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, pledged on Nov. 6 to pursue active mediation and make the organization more transparent and accountable if selected.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for a two-state solution in Cyprus during a visit to Nicosia on Nov. 6, ahead of U.N.-hosted talks between the island’s two leaders.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Nov. 6 that the next round of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States was expected to begin in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10.

Wall Street recovered some ground on Nov. 6 after fears that Democratic election gains could slow the U.S. artificial intelligence investment boom triggered a sell-off that spread to Asian and European markets.