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Sunday, November 2, 2025
At least 21 dead after landslide in Wapenamanda, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
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Saturday, November 1, 2025
Russia’s Capital Surrenders Night Skies to Drones—21.5M Citizens Under Siege
"Sirens blared across Moscow as the night sky lit up with the streaks of intercepted drones.
For three consecutive nights, 21.5 million residents have been jolted awake by air-raid alerts. Airports shut, emergency lights flashed, and families huddled in basements and metro tunnels.
Once celebrated as one of the world’s most secure cities, Moscow now faces a stunning reversal. Cheap, swarming drones are piercing its billion-dollar defenses—proof that the fortress is cracking under the pressure of modern drone warfare.
Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky—the capital’s three major airports—were forced to suspend flights as drones approached. Thousands of travelers were stranded while aircraft circled or diverted. For the first time in decades, Moscow’s airspace was paralyzed not by snow or politics, but by unmanned aircraft." msn
Once celebrated as one of the world’s most secure cities, Moscow now faces a stunning reversal. Cheap, swarming drones are piercing its billion-dollar defenses—proof that the fortress is cracking under the pressure of modern drone warfare.
Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky—the capital’s three major airports—were forced to suspend flights as drones approached. Thousands of travelers were stranded while aircraft circled or diverted. For the first time in decades, Moscow’s airspace was paralyzed not by snow or politics, but by unmanned aircraft." msn
Al-Qaeda militants poised to take over an entire country
"Al-Qaeda is tightening its grip on Mali’s capital in a Taliban-style bid to seize control of the
west African nation.
Militants have blocked fuel entry to cities and are closing in on Bamako, raising fears it could become the first country ruled by the terror group in its nearly four-decade history.
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate, has spent weeks targeting fuel convoys bound for the capital.
The military junta that has been ruling Mali since a 2021 coup has shut schools across the country while petrol stations are running dry.
The blockade has hit the capital hard over the past two weeks and brought the landlocked Sahel nation’s economy to a halt.
Sources told The Telegraph that Turkey has been supplying drones, while Russia has become Mali’s main security partner." msn
Militants have blocked fuel entry to cities and are closing in on Bamako, raising fears it could become the first country ruled by the terror group in its nearly four-decade history.
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate, has spent weeks targeting fuel convoys bound for the capital.
The military junta that has been ruling Mali since a 2021 coup has shut schools across the country while petrol stations are running dry.
The blockade has hit the capital hard over the past two weeks and brought the landlocked Sahel nation’s economy to a halt.
Sources told The Telegraph that Turkey has been supplying drones, while Russia has become Mali’s main security partner." msn
M6.0 earthquake hits southeast Indian Ridge
157 clashes along front line
"157 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Air strikes were carried out in the areas of Pokrovske and Velykomykhailivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Zaliznychne, Solodke, Zelenyi Hai, Rivnopillia, and Yablukove in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Mykilske in the Kherson region.
There were 11 combat engagements in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 11 air strikes, dropping 26 guided bombs, and carried out 171 shelling attacks, including six with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian soldiers repelled five attacks in the Vovchansk area and toward Vovchanski Khutory, Dvorichanskye, and Kolodiazne.
There were 11 Russian attacks in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled assaults in the Petropavlivka and Pishchane areas and toward Novoplatonivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 10 times, trying to break through the defenses near Torske, Karpivka, Derylove, and toward the settlements of Korovii Yar and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian soldiers stopped 11 Russian attacks in the areas of Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Pereizne, Siversk, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled one enemy attack in the Chasiv Yar area.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Toretsk, as well as toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 48 assaults by the Russian army in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Lysivka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Novoukrainka, and in the direction of Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Verbove, Pavlivka, Vyshneve, Zelenyi Hai, Sosnivka, Vorone, Stepove, Krasnohirske, and toward Orestopil, Rybne, and Oleksiivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled three Russian attacks in the area of Novomykolaivka and toward Nove.
Two clashes took place in the Orikhiv sector. The invaders attempted to advance in the areas of Novoandriivka and Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled three enemy assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Air strikes were carried out in the areas of Pokrovske and Velykomykhailivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Zaliznychne, Solodke, Zelenyi Hai, Rivnopillia, and Yablukove in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Mykilske in the Kherson region.
There were 11 combat engagements in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 11 air strikes, dropping 26 guided bombs, and carried out 171 shelling attacks, including six with MLRS.
There were 11 Russian attacks in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled assaults in the Petropavlivka and Pishchane areas and toward Novoplatonivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 10 times, trying to break through the defenses near Torske, Karpivka, Derylove, and toward the settlements of Korovii Yar and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian soldiers stopped 11 Russian attacks in the areas of Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Pereizne, Siversk, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled one enemy attack in the Chasiv Yar area.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Toretsk, as well as toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 48 assaults by the Russian army in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Lysivka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Novoukrainka, and in the direction of Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Verbove, Pavlivka, Vyshneve, Zelenyi Hai, Sosnivka, Vorone, Stepove, Krasnohirske, and toward Orestopil, Rybne, and Oleksiivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled three Russian attacks in the area of Novomykolaivka and toward Nove.
Two clashes took place in the Orikhiv sector. The invaders attempted to advance in the areas of Novoandriivka and Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled three enemy assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Friday, October 31, 2025
94 combat clashes along frontline
"94 clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russians have launched seven attacks so far today, with two clashes still ongoing. On this front, Russia used nine guided bombs and carried out 91 shelling attacks, including two with multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks near Vovchansk, as well as toward Dvorichanske and Kolodiazne. Clashes continue.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled ten attacks. The enemy attempted breakthroughs near Petropavlivka and Pishchane, toward Novoplatonivka and Novoosynove. Seven clashes remain ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked eight times near Torske, Karpivka, and Derylove, as well as toward Korovii Yar and Lyman. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops attempted to advance seven times, targeting areas around Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Pereizne, Siversk, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy advance occurred near Chasiv Yar, but Ukrainian forces repelled it.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, ten enemy assaults were carried out near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, and toward Sofiivka. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 26 times to push Ukrainian defenders from positions near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi In the Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Lysivka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, and Zvirove. Five clashes continue.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, Russian forces tried to break through near Verbove, Pavlivka, and toward Orestopil, Rybne, and Oleksiivka. Five attacks were repelled, with one clash ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops attacked three times near Novomykolaivka and toward Nove, and also carried out an airstrike on Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy assault near Novoandriivka, while Russian aviation struck Lukianivske and Novoyakovlivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted two advances toward Ukrainian positions but were repelled." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russians have launched seven attacks so far today, with two clashes still ongoing. On this front, Russia used nine guided bombs and carried out 91 shelling attacks, including two with multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks near Vovchansk, as well as toward Dvorichanske and Kolodiazne. Clashes continue.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked eight times near Torske, Karpivka, and Derylove, as well as toward Korovii Yar and Lyman. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops attempted to advance seven times, targeting areas around Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Pereizne, Siversk, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy advance occurred near Chasiv Yar, but Ukrainian forces repelled it.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, ten enemy assaults were carried out near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, and toward Sofiivka. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 26 times to push Ukrainian defenders from positions near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi In the Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Lysivka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, and Zvirove. Five clashes continue.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, Russian forces tried to break through near Verbove, Pavlivka, and toward Orestopil, Rybne, and Oleksiivka. Five attacks were repelled, with one clash ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops attacked three times near Novomykolaivka and toward Nove, and also carried out an airstrike on Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy assault near Novoandriivka, while Russian aviation struck Lukianivske and Novoyakovlivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted two advances toward Ukrainian positions but were repelled." Ukrin
Russians attack Ukrainian railway: rolling stock damaged, train delayed
Strong mag. 5.5 Earthquake - New Zealand
New Zealand, in the evening at 9.52 pm local time (GMT +13). The quake had a great depth of 300 km (186 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).} VD
Two fatalities reported after intense rainfall in New York City
Latvia to deliver military aid and 65 vehicles to Ukraine
Parcel explodes at Kyiv sorting facility, another found later
"An outbound international parcel exploded at a sorting facility in Kyiv during customs
inspection injuring five people.
Smelyansky added that a subsequent screening discovered another dangerous package.
“Thanks to these measures, we also discovered and removed another parcel containing prohibited and dangerous contents,” he said." NV
Smelyansky added that a subsequent screening discovered another dangerous package.
“Thanks to these measures, we also discovered and removed another parcel containing prohibited and dangerous contents,” he said." NV
Donald Trump Cuts China Tariffs as the Country Opens Up to U.S. 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
"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
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
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
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