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Salome Zurabishvili addressed a crowd of thousands in Tbilisi, calling for a vote against the Georgian Dream. The upcoming parliamentary elections are seen as a test of Georgia's pro-Western orientation.

A new case of recruitment for sabotage was recorded in Europe. An anonymous user has received an offer of up to $10,000 in cryptocurrency for arson and physical attacks.

Moldova is holding presidential elections and a referendum on enshrining its EU course in the Constitution. Pro-Western Maia Sandu is leading the race, but a second round is possible.

A lift bridge to a ferry pier collapsed on Sapelo Island in Georgia. At least 7 people were killed, about 20 were on the bridge during the accident, the causes of which are currently unknown.

The Regional Assembly of the Azores has approved the creation of a marine protected area of 300 thousand km². Half of the territory will be fully protected, while the other half will be allowed for selective fishing.

The Chinese authorities organized a survey of 30,000 people to understand the reasons for the low birth rate. The goal is to analyze the factors that influence attitudes toward childbearing and develop incentives.

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.

Kamala Harris is stepping up her criticism of Trump and reaching out to men and Republicans. The change is due to growing concern among Democrats about polls that show a shrinking lead for Harris over Trump.

DPRK leader Kim Jong-un declared South Korea a “foreign and hostile” country. North Korea amended its constitution, abandoning the goal of uniting the two Koreas and blowing up transportation routes on the border.

US Republican vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance said he does not believe Trump will be defeated in the 2020 election. He claims that there were “serious problems” in that election, but did not provide evidence.

The Italian parliament has banned couples from traveling abroad for surrogacy. Violators face a fine of up to 1 million euros and up to 2 years in prison.

DPRK state media reported that 1. 4 million young people have joined the army due to the tense situation with South Korea. This is a reaction to Seoul's allegedly provocative drone invasion, which led to the threat of war.

Ukraine calls for an invitation to NATO before the end of Biden's presidency. Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Natalia Galibarenko, believes that this could be part of the legacy of the current US administration.

A federal court in California has rejected Meta's offer to dismiss two lawsuits filed by more than 30 states alleging the company's misconduct. Meta is now obliged to respond to these allegations in court.

Taiwan reports 28 Chinese aircraft crossing the middle line of the strait during military exercises. China calls the drills a warning against “separatist actions” in response to a speech by Taiwan's president.

A fire broke out at the Pars Petro Shushtar plant in Iran's Khuzestan province after a tanker collided with tanks. At least one person was killed and the fire was brought under control.

The US expressed concern about the possible involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy claimed intelligence data, but the Kremlin denied the allegations as “fake news.

China may raise $850 billion from special treasury bonds over three years. The funds will be used to stimulate the economy and help local governments with their debts.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni has announced that she is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from Russia's frozen assets in the EU. This is the result of the G7 agreement in June under the Italian presidency.

North Korea blew up parts of the road north of the military demarcation line with South Korea without warning. The incident occurred around noon and caused concern among the South Korean military.

An Israeli airstrike on a house in Aytou, Lebanon, killed at least 21 people and wounded 8. The attack is part of a broader Israeli operation against Hezbollah in various regions of Lebanon.

Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for his statements about the “enemy within” the United States and the threat of troop deployment. She called such rhetoric a serious threat to democracy and called for unity.

Andrey Kostin called on Brazil to execute an arrest warrant for Putin if he attends the G20 summit. The Prosecutor General emphasized the importance of bringing Putin to justice for war crimes.

India plans to focus on space data processing and small satellite launches. The country aims to provide cost-effective services for sectors where high-quality data is a valuable resource.

US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has published a letter from her doctor about her health. By doing so, she seeks to draw attention to Trump's refusal to make public his own medical examination results.

Indonesian authorities have asked Apple and Google to block the Chinese app Temu. This decision is aimed at protecting local small and medium-sized businesses from unhealthy competition with cheap Chinese goods.

Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.

Nicaragua has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing its government of “fascism” and “genocide. ” The decision was made because of Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories and the threat of escalation in the region.

The EU will impose sanctions on individuals and organizations over Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The first package of restrictions will be introduced on October 13 and will affect about a dozen individuals and organizations.

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund for Ukraine. The Fund will receive funds from the United States, Japan, and Canada.