Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 151 enemy attacks, with the most intense fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions. In the Pokrovsk direction, 57 occupiers and 11 drones were destroyed.
The Trump administration will fund only half of the US food assistance program (SNAP) payments in November, despite a court ruling for full funding. This affects about 42 million Americans who will receive only half of their usual benefits.
Viktor Orban will meet with Donald Trump on November 7 in Washington to discuss energy issues. Hungary proposes to deepen cooperation with the US in nuclear energy, recognizing the impossibility of a rapid rejection of Russian oil and gas.
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated that the disarmament of armed groups is only possible after the complete withdrawal of American troops. The multinational force withdrawal plan is in effect until September 2026.
Israel's chief military lawyer, Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested on suspicion of abuse of office and disclosure of state information. She admitted to leaking a video showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee to protect military investigators from political pressure.
European delegates said Washington tried to intimidate them into blocking the introduction of a carbon emissions tax. The US allegedly warned European delegates that their countries could "face consequences" if they did not support the American position.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a harsh ultimatum to US President Donald Trump. Iran will not cooperate with the US unless Washington stops supporting Israel, withdraws troops from the Middle East, and ceases interfering in the region's affairs.
During a briefing, President Zelenskyy told journalists about the export of Ukrainian weapons and the implementation of "export capitals" projects.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that up to 30 HUR special forces are assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, but he does not have details of the special operation. He emphasized that the main shield in the Pokrovsk direction consists of the Airborne Assault Troops, marines, and mechanized brigades.
President Zelenskyy reported that up to 60 Russian servicemen remain in Kupyansk, and the city is being cleared. Fierce battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where 30% of all combat operations and 50% of KAB (guided aerial bomb) usage are concentrated.
A Russian drone exploded during field work in Nizhyn district. Two men born in 1993 and 2004 died, and another man born in 1973 was injured.
Iryna Rudnytska, head of the pro-regime organization "Family Commonwealth," was detained in Moscow on charges of child trafficking. Among her wards are minors illegally removed from the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Mariupol.
Latvian President Rinkēvičs has returned the law on the country's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to the Saeima for "deeper discussion. " This decision has caused widespread public outcry, including a petition with over 62,000 signatures against denunciation.
First Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Khomenko met with an ICC delegation, discussing deepening cooperation and supporting victims of war. Ukrainian prosecutors will be sent to the Kyiv office of the ICC Prosecutor after the signing of the Memorandum.
In Kyiv, 9,150 cases of flu, ARVI, and COVID-19 were recorded during the week. The incidence decreased by 7.1% compared to the previous week, with the highest number of cases among children.
The Maldives has introduced a historic ban on smoking, selling, and buying tobacco products for anyone born after January 1, 2007, including foreign tourists. This makes the country the first in the world to effectively create a tobacco-free generation.
Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.
Carlos Mazón, president of Spain's Valencia region, has resigned following public outrage over the catastrophic 2024 floods that claimed 229 lives. Public protests and political pressure forced the People's Party leader to step down.
Belarusian peacekeepers are ready to participate in a potential mission in Ukraine, a representative of the Belarusian armed forces said. However, there are no official invitations or discussions within the UN regarding this, and Kyiv does not consider Minsk a neutral party in the war.
A meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim states has begun in Istanbul to support a ceasefire in Gaza and establish international monitoring forces. Representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia are participating in the talks.
Law enforcement officers have returned over 20 million hryvnias to the Kyiv budget, which were embezzled by KCSA officials and entrepreneurs within the framework of the "Turbota. Nazustrich Kyivianam" (Care. Towards Kyiv Residents) program. Two entrepreneurs reimbursed UAH 12.5 million and handed over 6 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, bringing the total amount returned to over UAH 20 million.
The US dollar index reached a three-month high as investors await fresh economic indicators. This could influence the Federal Reserve's stance on further monetary policy easing.
Microsoft plans to invest over $7. 9 billion in the UAE by 2029 to develop cloud computing, data centers, and artificial intelligence. The company's total investment in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 will reach $15.2 billion.
The former director of a state enterprise, her subordinate, and the head of a private company are suspected of illegally felling over 2,600 valuable trees. The damage to the state is estimated at over 14.6 million hryvnias, and the restoration of the ecosystem will take up to 60 years.
Former US President Barack Obama openly criticized current President Trump at a rally.
The Czech army intends to recruit 2,250 new soldiers in 2026, which will be one of the highest figures in its history. This plan exceeds the previous record of 2006, when 2,262 people joined the army.
Ankara and Baghdad signed an agreement on water infrastructure, where Turkish companies will implement projects financed by Iraqi oil. The agreement provides for the construction of three dams and land reclamation programs.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia is concealing the real scale of forest fires that are destroying hectares of forest. In the first six months of 2025, fire covered about 9.5 million hectares of forest, while only 2.7 million hectares were officially recognized.
On November 3, electricity consumption restriction schedules will be in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. This is necessary to avoid emergency blackouts and balance consumption.
Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted a conversation between occupiers, in which the commander of a Russian military unit orders his subordinate to advance, guided by the bodies of dead Russians.
