Voting began in Syria on October 5 for the first parliamentary elections since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The voting is indirect, with 6,000 voters electing new members of parliament.
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of refugees admitted to 7,500 next year. This is significantly less than the 125,000 limit set by the Biden administration.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 19,077 Nissan electric vehicles in the US. The reason is the possible overheating of batteries during fast charging, which poses a fire hazard.
Apple removed ICEBlock and similar applications from the App Store that reported the location of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This decision was made after an appeal from the administration of US President Donald Trump, who stated that the agents' safety was at risk.
Munich International Airport has resumed operations after an overnight closure caused by the appearance of unknown drones in its airspace. The incident led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights, affecting approximately 3,000 passengers.
Oil prices rose on Friday after four consecutive sessions of declines. Market expectations for increased OPEC+ production led to the steepest weekly drop since late June.
On the morning of October 3, Munich airport management halted operations due to the appearance of drones. This led to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupted travel for almost 3,000 passengers.
The United States of America is discussing the possibility of increasing military aid to Ukraine, but the supply of long-range missiles, including Tomahawk, remains in doubt due to limited stocks and the risks of escalation. The US is considering alternative options, including transferring systems with a shorter range or purchasing missiles by European allies.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 31% and 0.32% respectively, after falling for the previous three sessions. The increase is due to the potential tightening of sanctions on Russian oil and WTI approaching the $60 support level.
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the range of Iranian missiles could be increased to any necessary point. This is a response to Western demands to limit Tehran's missile capabilities, which currently reach 2,000 km.
Parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic will be held on October 3 and 4. Andrej Babiš's ANO party is leading in the polls, ahead of the ruling coalition.
Chinese banks and investors are refusing to cooperate with Russian companies such as Rosatom and Gazprom due to fears of secondary sanctions. Russia's plans to raise financing on the Chinese bond market have proven futile.
Raiffeisen Bank International failed to sell a stake in its Russian business as Moscow seeks to maintain a financial bridge with the West. Russian officials fear Western sanctions against the bank if it is sold.
The debut of the first AI actress Tilly Norwood provoked a sharp statement from SAG-AFTRA, which called her a "character created by a computer program" and capable of "devaluing human craftsmanship. " Talent agencies expressed interest in representing the AI actress, which caused outrage among Hollywood stars.
A 6. 9 magnitude earthquake shook the central regions of the Philippines, destroying homes and causing panic. 69 people died, over 150 were injured, and the epicenter was near the city of Bogo.
A fire broke out at the Novo-Yaroslavsky Refinery in Yaroslavl, the largest oil refining enterprise in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation. Yaroslavl Oblast Governor Mikhail Yevrayev stated that the fire was of a man-made nature, and no drone attacks were recorded.
Romania plans to quickly start producing defense drones on its territory in cooperation with Ukraine. This is a strategic step to protect its own forces, as well as EU and NATO allies, and to enhance the air defense of the Alliance's eastern flank.
The Telegraph reports that Europe could create an air defense system over western Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the prospect of extending it to Kyiv. This is a response to the intensification of Russian provocations in Europe, which include drones, aircraft, and cyberattacks.
Hamas negotiators stated that they would conscientiously consider the "peace plan" proposed by US President Donald Trump and provide a response. The plan envisages an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of hostages for prisoners, and the disarmament of Hamas.
From September 23 to September 30, 2025, 154,000 civil servants left US federal agencies, marking the largest outflow of personnel in almost 80 years. This has led to problems in weather forecasting, food safety, healthcare, and space projects, particularly at NASA.
Payment giant Visa has launched a pilot program that will allow businesses to use stablecoins for international settlements, accelerating cross-border payments. This will solve the problems of frozen funds and high fees, integrating the technology into the existing infrastructure.
A former aide to a politician from the far-right AfD party has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for spying for China. He spied on Chinese dissidents and passed information from the European Parliament to Chinese intelligence.
An Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia's East Java province. Rescuers are searching for 38 people trapped under the rubble, one person has died, and 102 have been evacuated.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, did not congratulate the pro-European party Action and Solidarity on its victory in the Moldovan elections. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that his political force would congratulate its Moldovan counterparts only after Moldova withdraws from the CIS.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday due to an expected increase in OPEC+ production and the resumption of exports from Iraqi Kurdistan. Brent futures for November delivery fell to $67.43 per barrel, while US WTI crude traded at $62.95 per barrel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to his Qatari counterpart for the attack in Doha during a phone call from the White House. This call took place during Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Meta is developing new guidelines for training its AI chatbot regarding child sexual exploitation and other high-risk topics. This comes after scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits chatbots from generating content that depicts or condones sexual relationships involving children.
Typhoon Bualoy hit Vietnam, killing 8 people and leaving 17 fishermen missing. The storm damaged homes, flooded crops and disrupted power supplies, after which it weakened and headed towards Laos.
US President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory, as announced by special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
US President Donald Trump reported a positive reaction to his proposal for ending the war in Gaza, expressing optimism regarding support for the plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 21-point plan proposed by the US envisages the return of hostages, an end to Israeli attacks on Qatar, and the resumption of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.
