Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the special services of the Russian Federation to prepare proposals for the possible resumption of nuclear tests. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, regarded this as an attempt to imitate the Cuban Missile Crisis and raise the stakes.
Tesla shareholders are to decide Elon Musk's fate by approving a compensation package worth up to $878 billion. The board of directors considers him indispensable for transforming the company into an artificial intelligence technology giant.
In Japan, the government has deployed the Self-Defense Forces to combat bears after 12 deaths. The military is catching animals in Akita Prefecture, where bear sightings have increased sixfold.
Sudanese anti-government forces shot down an Il-76 military transport aircraft near the city of Babanusa, killing the entire crew. The Rapid Support Forces claimed responsibility, stating they used a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.
Honda has officially confirmed that the new Prelude will only be available with an automatic transmission. The reason is the technical incompatibility of the manual transmission with the model's hybrid system.
Officials of the state enterprises "Service" and "Maritime Administration of the Chornomorsk Fishing Port" are suspected of transferring state tankers to a private company at reduced prices.
Investors are closely watching how Toyota will address minority shareholder dissatisfaction over the 4. 7 trillion yen plan to take TICO private.
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, acknowledging that economic activity is weakening and private demand and the labor market are under pressure. The threat of stagnation remains real, despite inflation falling from post-pandemic highs.
Iran's capital, Tehran, could run out of water supplies in two weeks due to a prolonged drought. Water inflow to dams has decreased by 43% compared to last year, and the Amir Kabir reservoir's reserves have shrunk to 14 million cubic meters.
Reagan Airport in Washington has resumed air traffic after a temporary suspension of flights due to a bomb threat on a United Airlines plane. Flight delays continue for an average of 51 minutes.
The MaineHealth system in the USA mistakenly declared over 500 living patients "dead" due to a technical glitch. The company apologized for the incident, which occurred on October 20, and emphasized that the error did not affect patients' medical records or treatment.
The FBI has arrested two men, aged 18 and 20, for an explosion at Harvard University's medical campus. They are suspected of detonating fireworks in a laboratory locker, leading to charges of conspiracy to damage property.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed strikes on the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez petrochemical plant and JSC Sterlitamakskiy Neftekhimicheskiy Zavod in Russia. A fuel and lubricants depot in the temporarily occupied Kherson region was also destroyed.
A Ukrainian citizen, suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream explosions, has declared a hunger strike in an Italian prison due to harsh detention conditions. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has taken personal control of the case and appealed to his Italian counterpart.
Gold prices fell more than 1% as the US dollar strengthened to a three-month high. Investors are awaiting US employment data and new signals on the Fed's monetary policy.
The Vatican has officially stated that the salvation of the world is solely due to Jesus Christ, and not the Virgin Mary. A new decree by Pope Leo prohibits believers from calling Mary the "co-redeemer" of the world.
President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where some of the fiercest battles are taking place. He awarded the best soldiers and emphasized the key role of drones in defense.
International organizations report that humanitarian aid to Gaza is arriving in meager quantities, leaving residents without enough food, water, and shelter. The World Food Program states that only half of the necessary amount of food is reaching the region, with most residents subsisting on grains and legumes alone.
New satellite images have revealed the large-scale construction of a road bridge across the Tumen River, which will connect Russia and North Korea. The bridge, almost 5 km long, is being built as part of an agreement signed last year during Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
The US and Qatar have opened the region's first bilateral Joint Air Defense Command Post at Al Udeid Air Base. This decision was made after Iranian shelling of the base and the expansion of military cooperation.
Russians have launched a wave of fake videos where Ukrainian soldiers allegedly surrender en masse near Pokrovsk. These videos were created using AI, as reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
The American OFAC office has lifted some sanctions from the Belarusian airline.
Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik signed memorandums on unified quality standards for defense products and the creation of a joint defense enterprise. Norway will allocate $7 billion for Ukraine's defense needs next year.
In Latvia, access to 27 Internet resources spreading Russian propaganda has been restricted. These websites systematically disseminated one-sided information about Russia's war against Ukraine and justified the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Gopichand Hinduja, billionaire and co-owner of the Hinduja Group, has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was known as the richest man in the UK.
Putin will not participate in the G20 summit in South Africa; the delegation will be led by Deputy Head of Administration Maxim Oreshkin. Donald Trump's participation is also in question due to diplomatic tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
George Lucas has purchased a luxurious mansion in London for £40 million, making it one of the most expensive deals in the British housing market in 2025. This supports London's elite real estate market, which is experiencing a downturn.
The former prosecutor of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea was found guilty of high treason and sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison.
The UN warns of dangerous global warming of up to 2. 8°C, despite minor improvements in climate policy. A report by the organization, published ahead of climate talks in Brazil, points to rising emissions and the lack of significant impact of current policies on their reduction.
President Zelenskyy visited the Pokrovsk direction, where he met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade and presented state awards. Issues of supply, logistics, rotation, military training, drone development and digitalization, as well as the "18–24" contract program and the transition to a contract army, were discussed.
