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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the second day of the EU summit in Brussels. He urged against softening sanctions, criticized the US-Russia diesel deal, named Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 and requested a 'winter package' of 300 Patriot interceptors.
Aziz KarimovYemen's army 35th Armored Brigade said it captured a Houthi group specializing in drone operation on the Al-Akroud-Kahlan front southeast of Taiz. The number of detainees was not disclosed; the Houthis did not comment on the statement. The detention came amid an escalation of fighting in Taiz in October and Operation Yemen's Dawn, launched on October 5.
Aziz KarimovThe UK government has said it is ready to review the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) following Baroness Hallett's report calling for urgent reform. More than 24,000 claims have been submitted, but only just over 1% resulted in one-off payments of £120,000. The campaign group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK welcomed the recognition of the problem but demanded concrete commitments and timelines.
Aziz KarimovTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an official meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Dolmabahce Presidential Residence in Istanbul on October 16. The sides held one-on-one and expanded talks, signed a military framework agreement, and discussed trade, defense industry, energy, education and culture. Erdogan called Cambodia an important partner in Southeast Asia, and Manet invited Erdogan to visit Cambodia.
Aziz KarimovGovernor of Yemen's Taiz province Nabil Shamsan said that Houthis have blocked roads into the city for 15 days; due to fuel shortages, power plants, water supply and garbage collection have stopped. Hospitals face medicine shortages, and humanitarian organizations cannot reach approximately 4 million residents and displaced people. Since October 5, government forces have been conducting the 'Yemen's Dawn' offensive.
Aziz KarimovSarah Helm, wife of the prime minister's national security adviser Jonathan Powell, posted on X in support of Palestine Action. Scotland Yard assessed the post and concluded it did not meet the criminal threshold. Earlier, a Reform UK MP sent a letter to the prime minister, while the Green Party leader defended Helm.
Aziz KarimovOn the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink has not been fully switched off, but speed restrictions are hampering the use of interceptor drones and medium-range strikes. He also commented on PAC-2/PAC-3 missile deliveries under the PURL initiative, the US-Russia diesel deal, and talks with Putin.
Aziz KarimovA person described in court as 'well-known' is seeking to block ITN and Guardian News & Media from publishing serious allegations against him, including of a sexual nature. He denies the allegations and has submitted medical evidence of a suicide risk. Mr Justice Nicklin has granted anonymity to a number of individuals; a final ruling is expected following a hearing later this month.
Aziz KarimovAhead of a referendum in the Canadian province of Alberta on a future independence vote, experts note American political influence, AI-driven activity online, and growing distrust of the electoral system. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he does not expect interference by foreign states, including the US. Polls give separation supporters only about a quarter of support, but analysts fear the results will be contested regardless of the outcome.
Aziz KarimovOn October 16, the Israeli army carried out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolitions in southern Lebanon, with military equipment advancing toward the outskirts of the border town of Kfar Shuba. According to Lebanese authorities, since March 2 the attacks have killed 4,389 people and wounded 12,424. The shelling continues despite the 'Framework Agreement' of June 26 brokered by the United States.
Aziz KarimovThe presidency of the DR Congo has ordered staff of the office of the president not to contact the Belgian embassy in Kinshasa until further notice. The directive was signed by the head of the office of the president, Anthony Nkinzо, and issued one day after searches at the homes of relatives of President Felix Tshisekedi in Brussels as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to revenues from the mining sector. The reason for the decision is not stated in the circular.
Aziz KarimovEU leaders at the summit in Brussels on 15–16 October rallied around Zelensky after his conflict with Trump, discussed his request for €70 billion in aid, made no progress on the union's budget, saw Italy and Spain move closer on migration, and demanded new trade measures against China while arguing over energy and the ETS.
Aziz KarimovFrench Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that police officers and gendarmes will be able to use all available intermediate means on Saturday, including stun grenades. Hundreds of demonstrations are expected: according to territorial intelligence estimates, between 50,000 and 100,000 people will take part in the rallies outside the Paris region, and between 20,000 and 40,000 in Paris. The protests are driven by rising fuel prices, falling purchasing power and deteriorating public services.
Aziz KarimovJapan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said in parliament that household chores and personal care take her three to four hours more than her male predecessors in the post. Her remarks sparked a discussion about gender roles and work-life balance.
Aziz KarimovChina's Foreign Ministry said that drawing Beijing into nuclear disarmament talks is 'unfair and unreasonable', after Donald Trump said the US was holding consultations with China and Russia on denuclearization. According to SIPRI, China has about 620 warheads compared with 5,042 for the US and 5,420 for Russia.
Aziz KarimovA Maariv poll conducted by the Lazar Research institute 11 days before the Knesset election on October 27 showed parity: Netanyahu's bloc and the Jewish opposition at 51 seats each, Arab parties at 14, and the 'Reservists' party at 4. With an uncertain outcome, 55% of Israelis prefer a national unity government over new elections. Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as a candidate for prime minister (48% vs 41%).
Aziz KarimovManila called the words of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan that Beijing could 'easily win' in a confrontation a 'thinly veiled threat.' President Marcos described the remark as a threat, China's Foreign Ministry said Beijing's position is unchanged, and the embassy spoke of selective quoting.
Aziz KarimovIn Azerbaijan, unprecedented protests have been going on for almost a week against school rules that administrators interpret as a hijab ban. 37 people have been detained, access to Instagram and TikTok has been restricted, and criticism has been voiced in Turkey.
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