Shigeru Ishiba dozed off during a parliamentary vote on his candidacy for the post of Prime Minister of Japan. The spokesman explained the incident by the effect of strong cold medicine.
The Japanese Parliament re-elected Shigeru Ishiba as Prime Minister in the second round of voting. He received 221 votes against 160 votes of his opponent Yoshihiko Noda.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $750 million under the SURGE project to support institutional reforms. The funds will be used to strengthen state institutions and improve public financial management.
Scientists have discovered signs of a deep liquid ocean beneath Miranda's surface based on Voyager 2 images. The researchers believe that remnants of this ocean may still exist today.
Japan's famous Mount Fuji has finally seen its first snowfall, a month later than usual. This was the latest first snowfall in the last 130 years of observations.
North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles that flew 400 km and reached an altitude of 100 km. The launch took place a few hours before the start of voting in the US presidential election.
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. The South Korean military detected the launch and is analyzing the incident, which occurred on the eve of the US presidential election.
Japan has successfully launched the Kirameki No. 3 defense communications satellite using an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The satellite is intended for military operations and data exchange between units.
The three countries conducted joint air exercises involving a US B-1B strategic bomber over the waters off Jeju Island. The maneuvers were a response to the DPRK's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Kyiv region received almost 65,000 textbooks on computer science and art for grades 5-6 from the EU. The cost of the textbooks is over UAH 4 million.
Japan and the EU have signed a new security and defense agreement that will enter into force in January 2025. The document envisages joint military exercises, high-level dialog, and cooperation in the defense industry.
86 communities in Odesa region approved Zelensky's Victory Plan in less than a week. The plan contains 5 main points and 3 secret annexes to achieve a just peace.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
The DPRK launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on October 31. The launch came after the US and South Korean defense ministers condemned the DPRK's deployment of troops in Russia.
Okhmatdyt doctors performed a unique mono-segmental liver transplant from the mother to a 5-month-old boy, Matviy. The operation lasted almost a day, and the transplanted organ weighed 118 grams.
The United States leads the world in gold reserves with 8133. 5 tons, followed by Germany with 3351.5 tons. Ukraine is ranked 61st with 27.4 tons of reserves, and the total world gold volume is 36118.2 tons.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.32-41.35, and the euro at UAH 44.64-44.66.
North Korea could earn about $5. 5 billion by supplying weapons to Russia. The DPRK could also send up to 20 thousand of its soldiers to Russia.
Japan has agreed to allocate 471. 9 billion yen to Ukraine through a World Bank fund. The funds are part of a $50 billion G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets.
The LDP-led coalition won only 215 seats instead of the required 233 for a majority. New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promised to implement reforms and remain in office despite the defeat.
On October 28, the South Korean delegation will present information to NATO on the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia. After the meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will hold a press conference.
Japan's LDP and Komeito Party may lose their absolute majority in the House of Representatives in early elections. Some 1,300 candidates from various parties are running for 465 seats.
Early parliamentary elections have been called in Japan after the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba. The Liberal Democratic Party faces serious challenges in its fight to maintain a majority in parliament.
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.
Turkey has banned the export of US military equipment to Russia. The restrictions apply to more than 40 categories of goods important for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
The DPRK leader inspected strategic missile bases and called for readiness to retaliate. The visit took place on the eve of the US presidential election, which may be an attempt to draw attention to Pyongyang's military power.
The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.
Roksolana Pidlasa explained that Orban could not block the EU's €35 billion allocation to Ukraine. All that is needed to disburse the funds is a simple majority vote in the EU Council, not a unanimous decision.
