The US provided some of its longer-range ballistic missiles to Kiev amid the faltering counteroffensive Russian forces have intercepted two ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday in a press briefing. Last week Kiev announced that Washington delivered the weapons after months of Ukrainian requests.

Norwegian investments lost over $30 billion in the third quarter amid global growth concerns Norway’s $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has reported losses of 2.1% in the third quarter, citing financial market uncertainty.

The Chinese government has confirmed the dismissal of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, following weeks of speculation about the official’s whereabouts, due to his lengthy absence from the public spotlight.