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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Russia to Launch Drone Delivery Pilot Project in Five Regions

    The Ministry of Transport plans to select up to five regions in Russia for a pilot project on delivering cargo using drones. The project aims to transition from test flights to regular cargo delivery, with routes of varying lengths connecting warehouses, distribution centers, and pickup points. The first results of the region selection are expected to be presented in November, with the project scheduled to run until the end of 2027. Drones will transport food, medicine, parcels, and documents. Experience with such operations already exists in the Nizhny Novgorod region and Yakutia.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine's Struggle with Patriot Missile Supply

    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern over the supply of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, stating that the country receives an average of 12 per month. He criticized US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for not signing documents regarding additional rockets. Zelenskyy also mentioned that he had discussed the issue with former US President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the need for more missiles but cited limited US supplies. French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin confirmed that Ukraine expects a large quantity of missiles for Patriot systems, but deliveries are not proceeding at the desired pace.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastBudgetCommoditiesCorp Gov

    Russia Sees First Net Decline in Independent Gas Stations Since 2022

    In Russia, the number of independent gas station liquidations has surpassed new registrations for the first time since 2022. From January to September 2026, 935 companies and entrepreneurs left the market, a 16.7% increase from the previous year, while the number of new participants decreased by 28.4% to 668. The contraction is attributed to fuel supply disruptions, rising wholesale gasoline and diesel prices, increased costs, unplanned refinery repairs, and reduced oil companies' normative stock exchange sales.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    NATO Confirms Uninterrupted Delivery of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

    NATO's top military commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, has repeatedly confirmed that the US continues to supply Ukraine with Patriot air-defense missiles and weapon systems paid for by European allies. The deliveries are happening without delays, with the last batch received by Ukraine just last week. All requests for third-party transfers have been approved by the US government. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed dissatisfaction with the delivery timeline for 500 Patriot interceptors, stating that they are needed urgently this winter to repel strikes on energy infrastructure.
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  8. WorldLawGovernanceMiddle East

    EU Accused of Supporting Sandu's Party, Suppressing Opposition in Moldova

    Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vladimir Filat alleges that the European Union is supporting the government led by the Party of Action and Solidarity, headed by President Maya Sandu, rather than aiding development. He claims that the EU has hindered the emergence of political alternatives to Sandu's party and has turned a blind eye to legal violations during elections. Filat also asserts that the prosecutor's office, CEC, and judges are under the control of the ruling power.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaEarth

    Heavy Rainfall Halts Train Services Between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar

    Train services between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar were disrupted due to heavy rainfall and flooding, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated. The flooding was caused by an overflowing rivulet crossing the danger mark at a railway bridge between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi. The South Coast Railway cancelled around nine short-distance trains and diverted around 16 trains. A special train was arranged to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers. The East Coast Railway also took measures to regulate, divert, and cancel trains due to rising water levels at reservoirs and railway bridges. The disruption affected both passenger and express services.
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    Putin Meets Ghanaian President, Discusses Bilateral Relations

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in the Kremlin. They discussed current issues in Russian-Ghanaian relations, with Putin appreciating Ghana's support for Russian resolutions at the UN. Putin also highlighted historical ties between the two countries, noting that Russia was among the first to establish diplomatic relations with Ghana and has since helped in developing its social infrastructure and training personnel.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Montenegro's Water Quality: A Serious Challenge

    Montenegro, despite its abundant water resources, faces severe water pollution issues, affecting rivers, lakes, and the sea. A report by the Agency for Environmental Protection revealed that 66.7% of surveyed locations had water status outside the required level, with 21.2% having poor quality and 9.1% very poor. Only 11 measuring points had the required water quality status. The lack of adequate wastewater treatment facilities contributes to this problem, with 54.4% of wastewater from settlements being discharged untreated into rivers. Montenegro aims to build wastewater treatment plants in 37 municipalities but faces numerous challenges in achieving this goal.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastConflictEarthquake

    Donetsk Railway Chief Killed in Drone Attack

    The General Director of Donetsk Railway, whose name was not specified, was killed in an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to the administration of Harцызск district. Deputy city councilor Igor Lebeznev was also injured in the attack and later died. The incident occurred nearly a week ago, with Lebeznev injured on October 24 when a Ukrainian drone targeted a residential building in Zuevka.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Portugal Rejects Historical Reparations to Former Colonies

    Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has reiterated that the government will not support historical reparations to Portugal's former colonies. He stated that the government's stance is clear and that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Social Democratic Centre - People's Party (CDS-PP) coalition will not change its position. Instead, the government is focusing on reconciliation actions, such as the rehabilitation of historical sites in former colonies. Rangel acknowledged Portugal's past mistakes but emphasized that this does not diminish national pride.
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