Donald Trump Cuts China Tariffs as the Country Opens Up to U.S. Agriculture

"President Donald Trump is cutting tariffs on China after the country agreed to open up to United States Agriculture.
Trump met with dictator Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea where they held deliberations on what foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun described as “strategic and long-term issues.”
Trump provided an update after the meeting, describing it as “truly great.”
“There is enormous respect between our two Countries, and that will only be enhanced with what just took place. We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved,” Trump said, noting that Xi “authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products” from the U.S."
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Nearly 100,000 Young Men Flee Ukraine In 2 Months Following Loosened Restrictions

"Media reports in Europe, including in The Telegraph and Politico, are this week documenting

a new massive surge in young men fleeing Ukraine in order to not be conscripted, in which case they could be sent to front lines and face certain death.
"Almost 100,000 fighting-age Ukrainian men have left the country in the past two months after Volodymyr Zelensky eased departure rules, new figures show," The Telegraph reports." Zerohedge

Prosecutors seek house arrest for ex-Odesa mayor Trukhanov over deadly flood

"Prosecutors will request 24-hour house arrest for former Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov,

who is suspected of official negligence.
Among the suspects are two of Trukhanov’s former deputies, officials from the city council’s departments, and the director, head, and chief engineers of a municipal enterprise division. A total of nine suspects face up to eight years in prison if convicted.
The charges stem from the deadly floods that hit Odesa on Sept. 30, killing nine people, including a family with a child. Investigators say the city’s drainage system was unprepared for the heavy rainfall." Pravada

Ukraine strikes major Russian energy infrastructure in multiple regions

"Energy facilities in Russia's Oryol, Vladimir, and Yaroslavl oblasts were attacked overnight on Oct. 31, according to Russian officials and Telegram channels.

The attacks reportedly targeted the Oryol thermal power plant (TPP), the region's largest generating source of electricity and heat; the Vladimir electrical substation, a critical Russian energy hub; and the Novo-Yaroslavsky oil refinery, the largest refinery in northernRussia.
Residents of the city of Oryol reported explosions during the night, the Russian opposition news channel Astra reported. Surveillance footage captured the attack on the plant, showing a large blast.
Oryol Oblast Governor Andrey Klychkov claimed that the Oryol TPP was struck by debris from intercepted drones, "causing damage to power supply equipment." He also said that no fires or casualties were reported and that emergency services were at work at the scene.
Repairs are ongoing and power has been "almost completely restored," Klychkov claimed." KI

Colombian Police: Communist Terror Group FARC Likely Killed Conservative Presidential Frontrunner

"Law enforcement officials in Colombia announced on Tuesday the arrest of the ninth suspect in the assassination of conservative presidential frontrunner Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, noting that the latest evidence indicates that the communist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were involved in the planning of the killing.

Uribe, a candidate representing the Democratic Center political coalition, was on top of polls for the 2026 presidential election when he was shot in the head while leaving a campaign event on June 7. The person arrested on site for firing the gun was a boy between 14 and 15 years old. Uribe survived in intensive care until his passing in August; he was 39 years old.
The boy shooter is currently in police custody and not believed to have acted independently. Police have arrested nine people in relation to the attack; the latest, arrested this week, was identified as Simeón Pérez Marroquín, a criminal using the alias “El Viejo,” or “The Old Man.”
William Rincón, the director of Colombia’s National Police, said in press remarks on Tuesday that “El Viejo” appeared to be a liaison between the group that organizing the assassination and the FARC, a communist, U.S.-designated terrorist organization." Breitbart

Strong mag. 5.4 Earthquake - 105 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit 240 km (149 mi) away from Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland, in the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 4.46 pm local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik GMT +0). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Russia reacts to Belgian threat to ‘wipe Moscow off the map’

"Russia has accused Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken of irresponsible rhetoric after he suggested that NATO could “wipe Moscow off the map.”

In an interview with De Morgen newspaper published on Monday, Francken brushed off concerns that the currently shelved delivery of US-made Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could trigger an all-out war between Russia and NATO.
He claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not use nuclear weapons because the US-led bloc “will wipe Moscow off the map,” and that a conventional attack on Brussels would also result in Moscow getting “flattened.”
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko told RBK on Wednesday that Francken’s words were in line with “the atmosphere of military psychosis” prevalent in Western Europe." RT

Dangerous storm surge forecast in the Bahamas as Hurricane Melissa moves across the islands toward Bermuda

"At 11:00 EDT (15:00 UTC) the center of Hurricane Melissa was located about 245 km (150

miles) south of the central Bahamas. The system is moving northeast at 22 km/h (14 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h (100 mph) and higher gusts. The minimum central pressure is 974 mb.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), a storm surge of 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 feet) above normally dry ground is possible across the southeastern and central Bahamas today. The surge will combine with large waves to produce life-threatening coastal inundation and hazardous surf conditions. Minor coastal flooding is possible in the Turks and Caicos Islands and along the north coast of eastern Cuba and Haiti." W

172 clashes along frontline over past day

"172 clashes with Russian troops over the past day.
Airstrikes targeted Pokrovske (Dnipropetrovsk region), Zaporizhzhia, Orikhiv, Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia region), and Olhivka (Kherson region).
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck four clusters of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment, as well as two artillery positions.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five clashes were recorded, with the enemy carrying out nine airstrikes, dropping 24 guided bombs, and launching 194 artillery strikes, including six with MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Vovchansk and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, 15 enemy attacks were recorded, repelled by Ukrainian troops near Pishchane, Hlushkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted 17 attacks, aiming to break through Ukrainian defenses near Drobysheve, Torske, Zarichne, Korovii Yar, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Stavky, and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, seven enemy attacks were successfully stopped near Yampil, Serebrianka, Vyimka, and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two Russian advance attempts near Stupochky and toward Viroliubivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 24 attacks were recorded in Predtechyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Berestka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Kostiantynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 55 enemy assaults near Shakhove, Dorozhne, Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Novopavlivka, Novoekonomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Balahan, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Filiia, Kucheriv Yar, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, 21 attacks occurred near Myrne, Sichneve, Novoselivka, Ternove, Sosnivka, Stepove, Verbove, Rybne, Pryvillia, Novohryhorivka, Vyshneve, and Pryvilne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one attack near Zelenyi Hai.
In the Orikhiv sector, five clashes were reported as the enemy attempted to advance near Stepove, Novodanylivka, Kamianske, and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four attacks near the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Drones strike fuel plants, sparks blazes across Russia

"Drones attacked a petrochemical plant and two refineries in Russia overnight, and 13 airports

— including three serving Moscow — were temporarily closed.
In Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, drones struck the Stavrolen petrochemical plant (part of the Lukoil group) overnight, Telegram channel Astra reported.
Explosions were heard in the town and a fire broke out. Astra geolocated footage posted online showing a blaze filmed in the area of Pivnichnyi microdistrict. According to the channel, the strike hit Stavrolen — one of Russia’s main producers of polyethylene and polypropylene." KI

Israeli Defense Firm Opens Regional Arm In UAE, First Since Abraham Accords

"An Israeli state-owned defense company has set up a subsidiary to operate in the United Arab Emirates, in the first such move since Israel and Abu Dhabi normalized relations in 2020.
Controp Precision Technologies will establish and register the subsidiary in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, an economic zone in the Emirati capital." ZH

Mass Killings Reported, Many Thousands Trapped, As Key Sudanese City Seized By Militia

"Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has stormed the North Darfur city of el-

Fasher, prompting fears of widespread killings and abuses, hours after ceasefire negotiations in Washington collapsed. There were hopes late last week that the US-sponsored talks could achieve some sort of breakthrough.
However, sources told Middle East Eye that the UAE, which is the RSF’s most significant patron, refused to address the situation in el-Fasher, which has been under siege for over 500 days. RSF fighters entered the city, where around 260,000 people have been trapped, seizing an army base and causing the defenses to collapse." ZeroHedge

Mystery drone downed near US Army base close to Russia

"An unidentified drone was shot down earlier this month near a base housing US troops in

southeastern Estonia, close to the Russian border, the Baltic nation’s military has claimed.
The incident occurred at Camp Reedo, which hosts the 5th Squadron of the US Army’s 7th Cavalry Regiment. The unit arrived in February to replace troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment.
“Allies detected drones flying in the immediate vicinity of the 2nd Infantry Brigade campus at 4:30 p.m. on October 17, one of which was brought down using an anti-drone rifle,” Estonian Defense Forces spokeswoman Liis Vaksmann told Postimees on Tuesday. She added that the downed UAV has not been recovered." RT

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes historic landfall in Jamaica

"At the time of landfall, Melisa had maximum sustained winds of 295 km/h (185 mph), and a
minimum central pressure of 892 hPa.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) started issuing hourly advisories as the storm moved onshore, warning people that this was the “last chance to protect your life.”
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation,” NHC forecasters said. “Take cover now! Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury and loss of life. Residents in Jamaica who experience the eye should not leave their shelter, as winds will rapidly increase within the backside of the eyewall of Melissa.” W

148 clashes on front over past day

"148 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops.
Enemy airstrikes were recorded in areas including Dnipro and Novooleksandrivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Rivnopillia, Zaliznychne, Uspenivka, Bilohiria, and Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery targeted six clusters of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment, as well as three enemy artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, two clashes occurred; Russians used 25 guided bombs and conducted 174 artillery strikes, including 10 from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy carried out five attacks on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk and Kamianka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled eight enemy assaults near Pishchane and towards Shyikivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 13 attacks trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Zelenyi Hai, Derylove, Novoselivka, and toward Korovii Yar, Drobysheve, Oleksandrivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 attacks near Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes occurred, with Russian troops attempting advances toward Viroliubivka and Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces conducted 18 attacks in areas around Kostiantynivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Yablunivka, Stepanivka, Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 45 enemy attacks near the settlements of Shakhove, Novo-Shakhove, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, Myroliubivka, Myrnohrad, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Filia.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, there were 23 clashes near Zelenyi Hai, Sosnivka, Verbove, Uspenivka, Novohryhorivka, Rybne, Pavlivka, Vyshneve.
In the Huliaipole sector, seven enemy advances were repelled near Novomykolaivka and Luhivske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven attacks near Shcherbaky and Stepove, as well as toward Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three assaults on Ukrainian positions toward Antonivskyi Bridge, all unsuccessful." Ukrin