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The Chinese and Russian military conducted the ninth Joint Strategic Air Patrol over the Sea of Japan. The operation is part of the annual cooperation plan between the Armed Forces of the two countries.

The EP adopted a resolution calling for providing Ukraine with aircraft, Taurus missiles and air defense systems. The document also calls for tougher sanctions against Iran, Belarus and North Korea for supporting aggression.

The 225-meter ship Yi Peng 3 stretched anchor for 160 km, damaging underwater cables between European countries. Investigators are considering the version of deliberate sabotage with the possible participation of Russian intelligence.

The European Commission is preparing a plan to reduce staff at many of its embassies due to budget constraints. The bloc plans to focus on countries with strategic interests of the EU and the G20.

In China, a new ship with an unusual design resembling an aircraft carrier was noticed. The ship has three superstructures and is divided into flight and hangar decks, but its purpose is unknown.

The head of the European Commission called for an increase in EU defense spending, which amounts to 1. 9% of GDP against 9% in Russia. The first European Commissioner for Defense has been appointed to strengthen Europe's military potential.

The leading European developers of electric vertical take-off aircraft are facing financial problems. Lilium has declared bankruptcy, and Volocopter may come under the control of Chinese Geely.

China has launched an investigation into Defense Minister Dongjun on suspicion of corruption. This is the third consecutive head of the Chinese defense ministry who has been under investigation for corruption.

KNIISE is investigating Russian and Iranian weapons used against Ukraine. Some samples contain up to 90% of foreign components, including parts from Japan, China, and European countries.

The Russian ruble hit a 32-month low, falling to 106. 40 per dollar. The fall in the currency was caused by sanctions against Rita's financial sector and violation of foreign trade payments.

The European Parliament voted to approve the second European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new composition received 370 votes in favor and is expected to begin work on December 1, 2024.

Donald Trump has elected Jamieson Greer as chief trade representative of the United States. Greer, who previously worked with Trump, will help impose new duties on goods from China, Canada and Mexico.

International partners have criticized Trump's plans to impose high tariffs on imported goods. Countries warn of threats to economic stability and the possibility of a trade war.

The British order looks at options for reacting to the potential of Trump's tariff on imports. The British government can buy American goods, including Jack Daniel's bourbon, and Levi's Harley Davidson.

Sweden is asking a Chinese ship to return to investigate damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. The ship Yi Peng 3, which left the Russian port, was in the area where the damage occurred.

The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.

Bitcoin fell to 9 91,665, dragging the entire cryptocurrency market with it. Ethereum is also showing a 5% drop to 3 3,301 amid declining trading activity.

Liu Lianghe was sentenced to death with a two-year suspended sentence for bribery worth $17 million. He had illegally approved loans worth 3.32 billion yuan, resulting in losses of 190 million yuan.

Kazakhstan intends to increase oil transit through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route to 1. 5 million tons in 2024. In the long term, it is planned to reach a volume of 20 million tons per year.

The EU plans to include Chinese companies that help russia produce drones in the 15th sanctions package. Control over russian oil tankers will also be tightened to avoid sanctions circumvention.

12 schools in different German cities received emails with bomb threats. Police are checking the premises of the schools.

G7 ministers plan to increase pressure on China over its assistance to Russia in the war against Ukraine. New sanctions and measures against Russia's “shadow fleet” are expected to be adopted.

Oil prices have stabilized after a 6% rise last week due to tensions between the West, Russia and Iran. Brent is trading at $74.91, WTI at $70.89 per barrel.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke about the stages of preparation of long-range UAVs made in Ukraine. Each drone carries 75 kg of explosives and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 2000 km.

Realme plans to double its share of the European market to 10% within 3-5 years. Chinese manufacturers are actively investing in the promotion of premium smartphones in Europe, competing with Apple and Samsung.

In 9 months of 2024, Ukraine imported 239 thousand passenger cars worth $3. 3 billion. Germany, the US and China became the main suppliers of cars to Ukraine.

Components from five countries manufactured in 2023 were found in the North Korean KN-23/KN-24 missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. russia received more than 100 such missiles from the DPRK and uses them against civilian targets.

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry spotted a Chinese balloon at an altitude of 10,000 meters, 111 km from the port of Keelung. The incident is seen as part of China's pressure campaign ahead of the presidential election.

The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

Russia has fired about 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of the year. The missiles contained components from nine Western manufacturers, including the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.