Seven climbers, including five foreigners and two Nepalis, have died after an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal. Rescuers have found two bodies, and the search for the remaining five continues.
Ukraine lacks $750 million out of the $2 billion needed for gas imports. The European Union will allocate about 127 million euros in additional support to Ukraine for gas purchases.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of NATO member countries, thanking them for military support and calling for strengthening joint efforts. Further military assistance, protection of the energy system, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia were discussed.
The Philippines and Canada have signed a visiting forces agreement to enhance security cooperation and counter China's activities in the South China Sea. This pact allows for joint exercises, military presence, and expanded defense cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced concrete agreements with partners regarding support for Ukraine's energy sector this winter. Russia used almost 1,500 attack drones, 1,170 guided aerial bombs, and over 70 missiles in a week.
A Russian military transport aircraft Il-76 landed in Caracas, Venezuela, after a journey from Russia. This aircraft can carry up to 50 tons of cargo and belongs to Aviacon Zitotrans, a company under sanctions.
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing 98% of the vote. Opposition parties have rejected the results, calling the vote a sham, while international observers have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and unrest.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement that used a quote from Ronald Reagan. The ad, funded by the province of Ontario, led to a suspension of trade talks and Trump's threat to impose additional 10% tariffs on Canadian imports.
US President Donald Trump announced that there are no plans to resume trade talks with Canada. This happened after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for a political advertisement in Ontario.
Canada has filed a lawsuit to confiscate a Russian An-124 aircraft, which has been at Toronto airport since February 2022. If the court proceedings are successfully completed, the aircraft will be transferred to Ukraine.
Canada is accelerating the payment of the final installment of its US$70 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This funding is part of nearly $22 billion in aid the country has provided to Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on imposing sanctions. The restrictions apply to 14 pro-Russian propagandists and 10 individuals and 31 legal entities that support the Russian military-industrial complex.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the main directions of further sanctions work against Russia after a meeting with the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the SBU, and the Foreign Intelligence Service. He instructed to rectify the absence of sanctions against Russian enterprises involved in weapons production and to work more actively with international partners to synchronize sanctions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's shadow fleet numbers more than 1,500 vessels, of which 340 are key, and 65 require immediate sanctions. Canada, Britain, Australia, Japan, and the EU are helping with this by reducing imports from the Russian Federation.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on 65 more shadow fleet vessels and entities from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.
The US Senate voted to repeal Trump's global tariffs in international trade. A bipartisan resolution to repeal the tariffs imposed by the US President was approved. This is the third time in a week that Republican votes have joined Democrats on US trade policy.
US President Donald Trump has offered China an oil and gas deal after meeting with Xi Jinping and announcing an easing of the trade conflict. This proposal concerns the purchase of American energy, particularly from Alaska, and the potential of the deal will be explored by the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Interior.
India's largest refiner, Indian Oil Corp. , plans to purchase up to 24 million barrels of oil from America in the first quarter of next year. This is due to reduced supplies from Russia following the latest package of US sanctions.
Honda Motor Co. is cutting and temporarily suspending production at some of its North American plants due to a shortage of semiconductors. The chip shortage is already affecting the automotive industry in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The international space exploration community is preparing a new phase of lunar research to precisely determine the presence of water ice in the polar regions. This will be key to future colonization, with discussions to take place at a conference on November 12-14 in Hawaii.
The Swedish group Saab is considering opening a plant in Ukraine for the final assembly of components for JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets. This is due to an agreement between Ukraine and Sweden on the purchase of 100-150 combat aircraft.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his readiness to resume trade talks with the United States. This comes amid Donald Trump's tariff hike on Canadian goods.
American singer Katy Perry officially confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The couple celebrated the singer's 41st birthday together in Paris at the Crazy Horse Paris cabaret.
US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on goods from Canada by 10% due to what he called "distorted advertising. " Canada released a video with excerpts from a speech by Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs, which Trump called "fake" and hostile.
UNN offers a selection of five horror films for Halloween, including "Saw X", "The Boogeyman", "The Cursed", "Halloween" and "Dark Harvest". These films promise mystical adventures and eerie events, perfect for watching with friends.
US President Donald Trump halted negotiations with Canada on October 23. The reason was an advertisement published by the Premier of Ontario, which contained excerpts from Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech.
Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028, remaining in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This move confirms his participation in competitive football until the 2026 World Cup and fuels interest in the sport in the US, increasing the club's valuation.
European leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to provide loans to Ukraine that may not be repaid. This move is a response to the cessation of financial support from the US and Kyiv's growing needs.
Canada has terminated its contract with Armatec Survivability to repair 25 decommissioned armored personnel carriers for Ukraine. Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed the cancellation of the contract, which was estimated to be worth up to $250 million.
The US opposes the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing risks to market stability. This move is a setback for the EU, which has been trying to persuade G7 countries to join its initiative.
