Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: The Palestinian-Israeli conflict may affect the oil market.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: Russia and Saudi Arabia will discuss the oil market situation today.

Citigroup: Cuts Tesla (TSLA.O) target price to $271 from $278.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky is on a state visit to Belgium.

Israeli Military: All Israeli communities have been strengthened as a result of hostilities on many fronts.

Former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal called on the Arab world to hold protests in support of the Palestinians on Friday.

Market news: Kuwait has set the official sales price of crude oil sold to the United States in November at a premium of US$8.15 per barrel; it has set the official sales price of crude oil sold to the Mediterranean in November at a premium of US$2.50 per barrel.

Australian Prime Minister: Australian government-assisted flights will depart from Israel on Friday.

Israeli military: Among the targets destroyed in Gaza was an advanced Hamas air defense tracker.

Israeli military: Since Saturday, it has killed at least 1,000 militants infiltrating from Gaza.

The Israel Defense Forces have attacked more than 80 Hamas positions in northern Gaza.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 88 kilometers southeast of Panai, Tonga.

The Danish government said it would provide Danes with services to evacuate Israel and Palestinian areas.

Japan Meteorological Agency: There is a 90% chance that El Niño will continue into winter.

Malaysia’s Energy Efficiency Act is expected to reduce carbon emissions and achieve an estimated RM97.1 billion in energy savings by 2050.

The Malaysian Parliament approves the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act to regulate large energy consumers.

Bank of Thailand: Ensure the baht does not become too volatile and harm the economic recovery.

Australian LNG union official: Progress has been made after talks on Wednesday, but no agreement has been reached with Chevron and further talks are planned.