The former symbol of Yugoslavia's luxury, the Jugoslavija Hotel in Belgrade, is abandoned and ready for demolition. It is planned to build two towers in its place - one residential and one commercial.
Lionel Messi scored his first MLS hat trick in 11 minutes to help Inter Miami defeat the New England Revolution 6-2. The team finished the season with a record 74 points and a winning percentage of 0.765.
The Israeli Air Force attacked a strategic Hezbollah facility in the suburbs of Beirut and an underground weapons factory. The IDF stated that it had taken measures to minimize damage to civilians.
Mikhail Rogachev, a former Yukos top executive, is found dead near his home in Moscow. According to preliminary information, he fell out of a window, leaving a suicide note and a text message to his sister.
Cuba has been without electricity for three days due to a power outage. Hurricane Oscar is approaching the island, which could exacerbate food and medicine shortages and complicate the situation.
Actor Alec Baldwin, 66, has reappeared on the comedy show SNL, playing Fox News host Bret Baier. This is his first appearance since the end of the trial over the tragic incident on the set of the movie Rust.
The service of reserving employees from mobilization in Diia has been temporarily closed. An audit of the reserved employees will be conducted until November 15, after which the service is expected to resume.
Ukraine's government is interested in Helsinki's experience with environmentally friendly heating systems. Finland is one of the largest donors of energy equipment to Ukraine in Europe and has provided military assistance worth €2.3 billion.
Russia uses questionnaires in Korean to determine the size of North Korean soldiers' equipment. This makes it easier to equip the DPRK military arriving to participate in the aggression against Ukraine.
The international airport in Kazan has been temporarily shut down due to the threat of drones. The “Carpet” plan has been introduced, and the airport is not accepting or sending flights to ensure flight safety.
73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto is sworn in as the new president of Indonesia. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who had led the country for 10 years.
Rare torrential rains in the Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco have revived Lake Iriki, which had been dry for 50 years. The 13x11 km lake is of great ecological importance for migratory birds between Europe and Africa.
The FSB arrested an 11th grader in Omsk for administering “Ukrainian telegram channels”. The search revealed evidence of money transfers to the accounts of Ukrainian defenders.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a significant increase in support for Ukraine to protect it from Russian aggression. NATO will continue to provide material, military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
South Korean intelligence has reported that 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Seoul considers this a serious threat to international security.
Ecuador's president has initiated a constitutional reform to allow foreign military bases. The change would lift the 2008 ban and could pave the way for the return of the US base in Manta.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban has again blocked EU sanctions against Russia, which are necessary to provide Ukraine with $50 billion. He postpones the decision until after the US election, hoping for a Trump victory.
The National Bank of Ukraine has published reports on the volume of credit transfers and direct debits. In the first half of 2024, 1848 million transactions amounting to almost UAH 20166 billion were carried out within Ukraine.
Netflix reported 5 million new subscribers in the third quarter, increasing its revenue to $9. 8 billion. The company plans to stop sharing passwords between users and add tiered advertising for $6.99 per month.
Venezuelan authorities arrested 19 people, including 7 Americans, on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country. The Minister of the Interior accuses the CIA, DEA and CNI of Spain of coordinating the plot without providing evidence.
Ukraine harvested 42. 8 million tons of grain and 18 million tons of oilseeds. Odesa and Poltava regions are the leaders in terms of gross harvest, while Khmelnytsky region is the top producer.
Canada will provide military assistance to Ukraine worth CAD 65 million. The package will include small arms, ammunition and protective equipment as part of a CAD 500 million commitment.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have provided manufacturers with quick access to sites for testing electronic warfare equipment. This will accelerate the development and commissioning of the latest weapons.
Russian troops shelled 4 communities in Sumy region. Mortar shelling, artillery strikes, and FPV drone attacks on border areas and settlements were recorded.
In the Hungarian city of Abaujvar, comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchiinshan-Atlas is being observed. This is the brightest comet in the last 13 years, which is moving away from the Sun and becoming more visible in the western sky.
A propaganda event to promote military professions among children will be held in occupied Luhansk. Russia is trying to foster loyalty to the occupation regime and attract teenagers to serve in the army.
In the occupied Kherson region, a Russian court sentenced 58-year-old Khalil Kurtamet to 8 years in prison for “participation in the Crimean Tatar battalion”. He was accused of providing hotels for members of the battalion in 2015.
A missile threat has been announced in the occupied Crimea, and air defense is reported to be operating. The Kerch Bridge is covered with a smoke screen, explosions are heard near Dzhankoy, and a NATO reconnaissance aircraft is spotted over Romania.
China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying 20 aircraft and 8 ships. During the 13-hour maneuvers, China also test-fired two missiles.
The European Court of Justice did not uphold Sony's request to strengthen the protection of consoles from third-party software. The court ruled that programs that temporarily change data in the console's memory do not infringe copyright.
