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Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Tuesday, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he will discuss the “sensitive” elements of a proposed peace plan with US President Donald Trump, the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation declaring the end of its controversial operation in the enclave, and Chinese President Xi Jinping telling Trump that the return of Taiwan to China is an important part of the post-war international order.

• Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will discuss 'sensitive' issues of proposed peace plan with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the "sensitive" elements of a potential peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war will be taken up in a direct conversation with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

"Today our delegation returned from Geneva after negotiations with the American side and European partners. Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable.

"As of now, after Geneva, there are fewer points – no longer 28 – and many of the right elements have been taken into account in this framework," Zelenskyy said in a video message on the US social media company X’s platform.

He said there is still work to do together to finalize the document.

• US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends operation

The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) declared the end of its operation in Gaza, nine months after its establishment.

“The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation today announced the successful completion of its emergency mission in Gaza after delivering more than 187 million free meals directly to civilians living in Gaza," the organization said in a statement.

GHF Executive Director John Acree said the group was "winding down our operations as we have succeeded in our mission of showing there’s a better way to deliver aid to Gazans."

The GHF, which was created by the US and Israel to replace the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), has faced criticism for failing to meet agreed-upon aid delivery levels.

• Return of Taiwan to China important part of international order: Xi tells Trump amid tensions with Japan

Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that the return of Taiwan to China is an important part of the post-war international order, Chinese state media reported.

Xi told his US counterpart in a phone call that Beijing and Washington should jointly safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II, Xi said, Xinhua news agency reported.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers on Nov. 7 that any Chinese attack on Taiwan could legally amount to a “survival-threatening situation,” potentially allowing Japan to “exercise the right of collective self-defense.”

Her remarks triggered a massive backlash from Beijing, with China advising against travel to Japan and reimposing a ban on imports of seafood, among other restrictive measures.

NEWS IN BRIEF

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Ankara focused on steps to advance defense industry cooperation between the two countries.
• A federal judge in the US state of Virginia ordered the dismissal of criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey over the unlawful appointment of the interim US attorney who secured his indictment.
• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Ankara would continue its efforts to help ensure that the Russia-Ukraine war ends with a just and lasting peace.
• The UN said it was “seriously concerned” over an Israeli strike that targeted a residential area in southern Beirut, killing five people, including Hezbollah chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed changes to US President Donald Trump's Ukraine plan but cautioned that no breakthrough is expected this week in peace talks.
• The Kremlin said that Moscow has yet to receive information from Washington regarding ongoing consultations in Geneva, Switzerland on a proposed US peace plan to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
• The Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals in the US.
• The Dutch Ministry of Defense has finalized a list of 57 locations deemed necessary for expanding the country's armed forces, the NOS broadcaster reported.
• The African Union called for Africa's permanent representation on the UN Security Council as well as equitable representation in international financial institutions.
• United Nations experts called on member states to act immediately as Israel's ongoing violations of the Gaza ceasefire threaten the "fragile" truce and put civilians at risk.
• The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) established under US President Donald Trump rejected a report asserting that the office “doesn’t exist” despite having eight months left on its charter.
• Just “a couple points of disagreement” persist in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the White House said after a weekend of high-level talks between the US and Kyiv in Switzerland.
• Arab and Islamic funds have financed more than 210 development projects in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Gaza and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, with a total value of $72 million, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said.
• More than 600 people fled two villages in South Kordofan due to worsening insecurity, the UN migration agency said, as local groups accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of attacking the area.
  

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

• Mali, Barrick Gold resolve bitter mining dispute

Barrick Gold announced that it has signed a comprehensive settlement with the Malian government, ending all disputes over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex.

“All charges brought against Barrick, its affiliates and employees will be dropped and the legal steps for the release of the four detained Barrick employees will be undertaken,” Barrick’s official statement declared.

The agreement ends months of provisional state administration, withdraws Barrick’s arbitration case filed with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and resolves judicial probes.

• Seoul determined to expand strategic ties with Ankara

At a joint news conference with Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the capital Ankara, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said his country is determined to deepen strategic joint initiatives with Türkiye in the fields of advanced science and technology, including renewable energy and AI.

The strategic partnership between the two countries will grow even stronger and will be passed on to future generations, said Lee, who is on a two-day visit to Türkiye.

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Türkiye has become particularly strong in helping South Korean companies expand into the European market, he added.