Four leaders of the Dnipro City Council are accused of embezzling UAH 10. 5 million in procurement for the defense forces. The suspects purchased military equipment at inflated prices.
Iran has executed 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmaghd on charges of the 2008 Shiraz terrorist attack. Amnesty International claims an unfair trial and forced confessions, while the EU condemns the execution.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has signed agreements to purchase up to 1,000 attack drones from AeroVironment and Anduril. The total value of the contracts is $360 million.
Police detained a group of railway depot workers who were systematically stealing fuel from diesel locomotives. The police seized 2,600 liters of diesel fuel from the criminals and they face up to 8 years in prison.
India has opened the first private plant for the production of C-295 military transport aircraft jointly with Airbus SE and TATA. The plant will produce 40 aircraft by 2031 to replace the Indian Air Force's outdated fleet.
Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized UN agency. Ukrainian farmers will have access to preferential financing, grants and international tenders.
The founder of KADORR Group, Adnan Kiwan, passed away on October 28, 2024. The businessman of Arab origin with a fortune of $240 million was known as a real estate developer and owner of media assets.
48-year-old photographer Lovisa Schoberg was found alive after 12 days of disappearance in Kosciuszko National Park. The woman was dehydrated and suffered from a snake bite, but is in stable condition in the hospital.
The Wall Street Journal reports that North Korean soldiers at the front look young and inexperienced. Their training does not meet the conditions of war in Ukraine.
Chinese-linked hackers intercepted audio recordings and messages from Donald Trump's campaign adviser. The attack also affected Verizon phone systems and the Kamala Harris campaign.
Scientists have identified the human remains found in the well of the Norwegian castle Sverresborg, which are mentioned in the saga of 1197. Modern research methods made it possible to establish the appearance and origin of the “Well Man”.
Border guards detained a group of people who were trying to smuggle a conscript to Hungary via an international train. The organizers estimated the service at $10,000.
Two FAB-250 bombs killed a 38-year-old man in Kostyantynivka and injured three other people. Residential buildings, administrative buildings and the town's infrastructure were damaged.
The President of Ukraine warned of the possible involvement of North Korean military in the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase support and pressure on russia to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
An explosion and fire occurred at the ryazan refinery after a drone flight amid an air raid alert. This is the third largest refinery in russia, which has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Eyewitnesses record a drone attack on the airfield in lipetsk.
Parliamentary elections in Georgia, where 18 parties participated, have been completed. The results of pro-governmental and opposition exit polls differ greatly.
A russian military helicopter, probably a Ka-52, crashes in the Kerch Strait. The information is being spread by russian propaganda channels, but there is no official confirmation.
Iceland's economy grew by 5% in 2023 after the introduction of a 4-day workweek without a salary cut. 51% of the country's employees switched to a reduced schedule while maintaining productivity.
The President signed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve under contract as officers in the Armed Forces. The law also applies to service in the State Special Transport Service and the National Guard.
russian troops conducted 90 combat engagements along the frontline, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy is actively using aviation and anti-aircraft guns, especially in eastern and southern Ukraine.
Hackers from China who hacked Verizon attacked the phones of people from Kamala Harris' campaign. The phones of Donald Trump and his associate Jay DeVance could also have been affected.
In Dnipro, a russian missile strike killed 5 people and injured 7 others in hospitals. More than 20 high-rise buildings were damaged, one building was destroyed and another is in disrepair.
At a polling station in Tbilisi, a clash broke out between Georgian Dream activists and observers. Georgia is holding parliamentary elections with the participation of 18 parties under a new proportional system.
The German Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 600 new Taurus Neo cruise missiles for the Bundeswehr. The first deliveries are expected in 2029, but the project funding has not yet been approved.
SVOLT Energy Technology stops producing batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and closes its German subsidiaries. The company scales back a €2 billion investment project due to high costs and a trade conflict.
In the state of Guerrero, 16 people were killed in clashes between security forces and criminals. In Guanajuato, car bomb explosions injured three police officers and damaged buildings.
South Korean intelligence reports that a second group of North Korean troops is preparing to leave for russia. There are already 12,000 DPRK servicemen on the territory of russia, some of whom are heading to the kursk region.
Two russian servicemen were notified of suspicion for torturing a married couple in Vovchansk in the spring of 2022. The occupiers beat and robbed the couple because of their pro-Ukrainian position.
Tropical storm Trami has killed at least 82 people in the Philippines. The storm brought destructive winds and landslides, and forecasters warn that it could return next week.
