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Seoul has been gripped by mass protests: demonstrators are calling for Lee Jae-myung to step down
Tens of thousands of people in Seoul protested against President Lee Jae-myung over judicial reform, policy towards North Korea and the government’s actions.
An oil deal worth $20 billion has emerged in the negotiations between the US and Russia
The US and Russia have included the sale of Lukoil’s international assets in the negotiations on Ukraine. The portfolio is valued at $20 billion, and OFAC approval is required.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has once again called on foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv
The Russian Foreign Ministry has linked the call to leave Kyiv to the systematic attacks. The Ukrainian side states that the diplomatic missions had no plans to leave.
Russia has allocated nearly 18 billion roubles to longevity technologies
Russia has allocated 17.954 billion roubles to medical technologies, including bioprinting, regenerative medicine and active ageing.
Bangkok on the brink: floods have turned the streets into lakes, with around 40 people killed
Bangkok is experiencing one of the worst floods in recent years: in some parts of the Thai capital, around 300 mm of rain has fallen in roughly two days, causing...
The EU is calling for urgent humanitarian access to Oleshky
The European Union has called for immediate, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. The European Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and...
A series of explosions has rocked Moldova: drone debris has been found in several areas
On 3 October, a series of explosions rocked Moldova amidst a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. The country’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the presence of several drones in Moldovan airspace...
«Tsymbulova» under attack again: one of Russia’s largest drone ports has been attacked
On the night of 3 October, a large Russian complex for the storage, preparation and launch of attack UAVs near the village of Tsymbulova in the Oryol Region came under a massive attack....
The housing crisis in Spain is worsening: parliament has rejected Sánchez’s plan
On 2 October, the Spanish Parliament rejected two housing decrees proposed by Pedro Sánchez’s government. The measures concerning tenancies and evictions did not come into force.
49% of those surveyed supported the UK’s return to the EU
The Guardian reported that 49% respondents to the TMG survey supported Britain’s re-entry into the EU; the government had not announced any such proposal.
A Ukrainian woman has been detained in Kazakhstan following a request for her extradition from Russia
Lyubov Rozhanska was detained on 1 October at Astana Airport at Russia’s request. The Foreign Ministry is asking Kazakhstan not to grant the extradition request.
Patriot missiles from Japan: Tokyo prepares for a new defence decision
Japan plans to resume government discussions on the possible provision or sale of weapons to Ukraine, which may include interceptor missiles for Patriot systems. This was announced during...
The abduction of «Oschadbank» cash-in-transit staff: the investigation has led to Orban
No charges have been brought against Orban in the Oschadbank cash-in-transit case, but the investigation is looking into his possible role in Operation TEK.
«Sociologists are corrupt»: Trump reacts to falling support
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a decline in his popularity and claimed that the poll results do not reflect his actual level of support. In an interview with TIME, recorded...
Poland is preparing for a «pre-war» regime: troops will be able to be redeployed under martial law
The Polish Ministry of National Defence is working on a draft bill designed to enable the state to move more quickly towards full defence readiness even before martial law is formally declared. As...
The G7 will release 100 million barrels of fuel and maintain sanctions against Russia
The G7 is releasing 100 million barrels from its strategic reserves to keep fuel prices in check. The IEA will assess the programme’s impact in 20 days.