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South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
Investors are closely watching how Toyota will address minority shareholder dissatisfaction over the 4. 7 trillion yen plan to take TICO private.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his readiness to meet with US President Donald Trump. This information came from the secretary of the South Korean parliamentary intelligence committee after a closed meeting with the National Intelligence Service.
Japanese manufacturer Mazda has unveiled a new concept car, the Vision X-Coupe, with a mobile system capable of absorbing up to 20% of exhaust gases. The automaker is also developing a car that will run on synthetic fuel with zero emissions.
Today, November 3, marks "Color the World Orange" Day to raise awareness of CRPS/RSD, Cliche Day, and World Cosplay Day, which originated in 1939. Also celebrated are the Day of Engineer Troops of Ukraine and World Jellyfish Day.
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.
AM SUMMIT 2025 was held in Kyiv, where doctors, scientists, and government officials discussed the national longevity strategy. The result will be the document "Productivity Code. White Paper 2025", aimed at implementing Age Management at the state level.
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.
The Japanese government will hire licensed hunters and personnel to deal with bears entering residential areas after 12 deaths this year. This is the highest figure since the 2000s, caused by food shortages and a decline in the hunter population.
Massive floods in central Vietnam have killed 13 people and left 11 missing. More than 116,000 homes and 5,000 hectares of crops have been submerged, including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An.
Chinese and Japanese scientists are creating a joint monitoring system to predict and study powerful tropical cyclones. This will allow real-time data exchange on the intensity, direction, and structure of storms.
Following the truce between the Chinese and American leaders, the heads of the defense ministries, Pete Hagset and Dong Jun, held a meeting.
Automaker Toyota Motor denied making direct promises to US President Donald Trump regarding new investments totaling $10 billion. Executive Director Hiroyuki Ueda explained that the company merely confirmed its readiness to continue investing in American enterprises.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
US President Donald Trump hopes to conclude a trade deal with China during his meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea. He believes it will be a beneficial deal for both sides.
At the Mobility Show in Japan, Toyota unveiled a concept for a new Corolla that combines hybrid, electric, and gasoline versions. The car features angular shapes, 21-inch wheels, and slim LED lights.
The Donald Trump administration will sign an agreement with South Korea on cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 6G. This will strengthen export controls, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve biotechnology supply chains.
Japan will receive the first batch of missiles for American-made F-35 fighter jets. This comes amid Toyota's $10 billion investment in US plants.
Newly elected Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi also promised to nominate the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, accused of murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022, pleaded guilty to all charges. The lawyer denies the applicability of gun law to a homemade pistol, demanding a mitigation of punishment.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the gift of 250 cherry trees and fireworks to Washington. This will happen in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
From January to September, Ukraine imported 61. 7 thousand passenger electric vehicles, which is 52% more than last year. The total customs value of these cars amounted to almost 1.27 billion US dollars.
After long disputes and strained relations, Elon Musk and Donald Trump have started communicating again, the American president said.
Trump confirmed he had an MRI during a medical examination but declined to disclose the reason. His doctor noted that the examination was part of preparations for upcoming foreign trips.
US President Donald Trump began his Asian tour with a royal reception in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and discussed economic and defense issues. A key moment of the trip will be a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a trade truce and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Automaker Nissan is updating the Skyline and confirming the arrival of a new rear-wheel drive Infiniti sedan. The 400R Limited version, limited to 400 units, costs 6,935,500 yen.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified 68 new foreign components in missiles and UAVs used by Russia to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure. These components were found in weapons used during the October 22 attack and originate from various countries, including the USA, China, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan.
Donald Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, noting that he had "great relations" with him. A previous meeting in 2019 made Trump the first sitting US president to step onto North Korean territory.