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The International Astronomical Union has reported a 1. 2% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with the Earth. The object measuring 40-100 meters has a hazard level 3 on the Torino scale.

About 1000 great white sharks have disappeared from the bay near the town of Gansbaai in South Africa due to killer whale attacks. Researchers have found that after killer whale attacks in 2017 and 2021, sharks left their traditional habitats en masse.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.

The President dismissed Liubov Abravitova from the post of Ambassador of Ukraine to Mozambique. Rostyslav Tronenko was appointed in her place, as evidenced by the relevant decrees of the head of state.

The Government of Brazil has announced the official accession of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member. The decision was made on the basis of consensus after the presidential elections in Indonesia.

Donald Trump has denied suggestions that Elon Musk has “usurped” power after a week of political confrontations. Musk actively opposed the initial government funding bill, publishing more than 100 objections.

South Africa cannot invite Putin to the G20 summit in 2025 because of the ICC arrest warrant. A spokesperson for the South African president confirmed that the legal situation has remained unchanged since the BRICS summit.

Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa won the presidential election in Namibia with 57% of the vote. She will become the first female president in the country's history, extending the 34-year rule of the SWAPO Party.

Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.

More than 50% of human pathogens are amplified due to climate change, a new study has found. Extreme weather and human migration are creating new pathways for the spread of diseases, including dengue and West Nile virus.

An international conference on Ukraine's role on the world stage will be held in Kyiv. The event is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Kyiv National University School of International Relations and will be attended by foreign diplomats.

International measures to return deported Ukrainians and prisoners of war are approved at a conference in Montreal. Qatar, the Vatican, and the UAE mediate repatriation talks.

The global anti-money laundering organization FATF refused to blacklist Russia. China, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa voted against the proposal during the October vote.

During his visit to South Africa, Minister Sibiga discussed security and cooperation issues with Lamola. Ukraine called on South Africa to help prevent Russian attacks on nuclear facilities and to simplify the visa regime.

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.

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 expected transition to La Niña in the Pacific Ocean is postponed until November-December with a 60% probability. El Niña may persist until March 2025, which will affect global weather conditions.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Oman, Angola, Egypt and South Africa on October 23-28. The purpose of the visits is to promote the Peace Formula, develop political dialogue and economic cooperation.

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

The FATF international group will decide next week whether to blacklist Russia. Ukraine has stepped up its campaign to downgrade Russia, providing evidence of its cooperation with high-risk countries.

Representatives of Ukraine met with G20 ambassadors to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties discussed holding thematic conferences and preparations for the Second Global Peace Summit.

The island nation of Sri Lanka has announced its application to join the BRICS. The application will be officially submitted during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23-24.

Andrey Kostin called on Brazil to execute an arrest warrant for Putin if he attends the G20 summit. The Prosecutor General emphasized the importance of bringing Putin to justice for war crimes.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with National Security Advisor to the President of South Africa Sidney Mufamadi. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline, the Peace Formula and holding thematic conferences.

Syria has applied to join the BRICS, the country's ambassador to Russia has said. Earlier, Turkey and Azerbaijan applied for membership, and in 2024, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia joined the organization.

Ukraine's Prosecutor General commented on Putin's visit to Mongolia, calling it an attempt to set a precedent for other countries to sign the Rome Statute. Kostin emphasized that international justice continues to work.

Former ministers from 11 Latin American countries call for russia's suspension from the UN General Assembly because of the war in Ukraine. They refer to the precedent set by South Africa in 1974 because of its apartheid policy.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on a working visit to the United States, met with the leader of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. The parties discussed preparations for the second Peace Summit.

Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.