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China's Ministry of Commerce has warned the EU against holding separate negotiations with electric vehicle manufacturers. China emphasized that such actions could undermine mutual trust and hinder overall negotiations.

The Republican candidate for vice president of the United States has declared that he will prioritize support for Taiwan over Ukraine because of its role in the global economy. Taiwan produces about half of the world's semiconductors.

Volkswagen plans to cut thousands of jobs. The company also intends to cut salaries by 10% due to competition with China and the transition to electric vehicles.

The President of Ukraine is confident that bipartisan support in the US Congress will continue after the election. Zelenskyy emphasized that policy is determined not only by the leader but also by the Congress itself.

The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of holding the second Peace Summit in India under the organization of Prime Minister Modi. However, there is a caveat - the country must join the communiqué of the first Summit.

The President of Ukraine said that countries declaring neutrality in the war are actually supporting Russia. Zelenskyy criticized the position of the BRICS summit participants and the UN Secretary General on “neutrality.

Chinese-linked hackers intercepted audio recordings and messages from Donald Trump's campaign adviser. The attack also affected Verizon phone systems and the Kamala Harris campaign.

Shanghai authorities have increased police patrols to prevent mass Halloween celebrations in the city center. This decision was made after last year's protests, when people in costumes criticized the economy and COVID policy.

Russia is using old unmarked tankers to illegally transport oil around restrictions, and some countries are violating the price ceiling agreement.

The US approves a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including an air defense system. China threatens to take countermeasures to protect its sovereignty, although specific details are not disclosed.

Hackers from China who hacked Verizon attacked the phones of people from Kamala Harris' campaign. The phones of Donald Trump and his associate Jay DeVance could also have been affected.

The Pentagon has approved the sale of NASAMS air defense systems and radar systems to Taiwan. The delivery includes advanced AMRAAM surface-to-air missiles successfully tested in Ukraine.

FATF did not include russia in the list of money-laundering countries despite Ukraine's demands. China, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa opposed this decision, extending only the suspension of russia's membership in the organization.

The United States plans to install Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles on warships. This decision was made in response to the potential threat of China's use of hypersonic weapons in the Pacific Ocean.

Chinese hackers attempted to access the phone data of Donald Trump and J. D. Vance through Verizon systems. The attack raised serious concerns about US national security.

SVOLT Energy Technology stops producing batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and closes its German subsidiaries. The company scales back a €2 billion investment project due to high costs and a trade conflict.

China has launched a diplomatic “charm offensive” against US allies amid a possible Trump victory. Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Japan, India, Britain and Australia over economic concerns.

Beijing is showing signs of discontent with the DPRK's deepening ties with Russia after sending 12,000 North Korean soldiers. China fears destabilization in the region and a return to the Cold War model.

The Wall Street Journal reports on Elon Musk's regular contacts with Putin since 2022. The billionaire discusses business and geopolitics with the Kremlin, including Starlink and Ukraine.

The head of the IMF warned of a possible drop in China's annual economic growth below 4%. The main reason is problems in the real estate sector and low consumer confidence.

At least 26 people have died as a result of Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines. The disaster caused widespread flooding on the island of Luzon, leaving 7 million people without electricity.

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, the leaders discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Xi Jinping called for a political settlement in Ukraine and de-escalation in the Middle East.

If Trump wins and imposes 20% import duties, the eurozone's GDP could shrink by 1. 3% by 2028. Germany will suffer the most, with a GDP decline of up to 1.5%.

China's Ministry of Commerce protested against US sanctions against Chinese companies that supply UAVs to russia. China claimed to protect its interests and called the sanctions unlawful.

Russia presented the BRICS Bridge project as an alternative to SWIFT at the Kazan summit. China, India, and other BRICS countries show little practical interest amid the risk of secondary U.S. sanctions.

In September 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 drones, according to British intelligence. This month, the number could be higher.

Brent and WTI crude oil futures fell by 1. 8-2% due to a larger-than-expected increase in US stockpiles. The market remains tense due to the conflict in the Middle East and expectations of Israel's response to Iran's attack.

The former president of Finland proposes that the EU create an intelligence agency to counter external threats. The goal is to collect information about threats outside the EU without duplicating the work of national agencies.

Taiwan's Defense Minister said that China's blockade of the island would be considered an act of war. The Taiwanese government has released details of a food plan in case of a Chinese blockade, including a monthly inventory of stocks.

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia will try to use the opportunity to create mechanisms to strengthen its military operations in Ukraine.