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Parliamentary elections are being held in Georgia, where the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party is leading with 40% of support. The pro-European opposition has a chance to form a government, as the leader will not be able to rule alone.

Today, Georgia is holding parliamentary elections that could significantly affect the direction of the country's development. This is reported by AFP, UNN reports.

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The Georgian Dream party, which adheres to a pro-Russian policy, is reportedly leading the polls. According to recent polls, it is supported by about 40% of voters, which allows it to maintain influence in the country's political life for 12 years.

However, since the Georgian Dream is unlikely to be able to form a government on its own, this opens up an opportunity for a pro-European opposition. Georgia was granted candidate status to join the European Union in December last year, but political changes and internal problems have halted the membership process since last summer.

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The IDF announces targeted strikes on military targets in Iran in response to months of attacks. Israel claims its right to self-defense after attacks on seven fronts.

Israel strikes military targets in Iran in response to the attacks. This was reported by the IDF, UNN reports.

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The Israeli Defense Forces announced targeted strikes against military targets in Iran in response to months of continuous attacks by the Iranian regime.

According to the IDF, since October 7, Israel has been attacked on seven fronts, including direct attacks from Iranian territory.

Israel emphasizes its right to self-defense, pointing out that, like any other sovereign country, it has a duty to protect its territories and citizens.

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The United States plans to install Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles on warships. This decision was made in response to the potential threat of China's use of hypersonic weapons in the Pacific Ocean.

The US Navy plans to arm ships with Patriot missiles in response to threats from China. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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In response to concerns that China could deploy hypersonic weapons to attack ships in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy is moving forward with a plan to equip some of its ships with Patriot interceptor missiles.

According to industry representatives, the deployment of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) highly flexible interceptors on board navy ships will help counter China's new missile technologies, including highly maneuverable hypersonic systems. This weapon, previously used primarily by the US Army, is expected to become a key element in securing sea routes in the region.

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Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike over a global system failure in July. The incident resulted in flight cancelations for 1.3 million passengers and losses of more than $500 million.

Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Georgia over a global disruption in July that resulted in flight cancellations for 1.3 million customers and losses of more than $500 million. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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In a lawsuit filed in Fulton County Superior Court, Delta claims that the problems arose from a “catastrophic” software update from CrowdStrike that caused millions of Windows-based computers worldwide to crash. The company estimates its losses at more than $500 million, pointing to a significant negative impact on the carrier's operations and reputation.

A federal jury in Delaware has found that early versions of Masimo smartwatches infringe two Apple patents. The infringement concerns the W1 and Freedom models and smartwatch design technologies.

Apple has convinced a federal jury in Delaware that early versions of Masimo smartwatches, including the W1 and Freedom models, infringe on two of its patents. This is reported by AP, UNN reports.

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Apple has convinced a federal jury in Delaware that early versions of Masimo smartwatches, including the W1 and Freedom models, infringe on two of its patents. This decision was part of a larger dispute between the companies over intellectual property.

The jury confirmed that the technologies used by Masimo in its products intentionally infringe Apple's patent rights to the design of smartwatches. This victory underscores Apple's efforts to protect its innovations in the wearables market.

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The Russian central bank raised its key policy rate to 21% due to rising inflation and military spending. The decision was made against the backdrop of domestic demand exceeding production capacity.

The Russian central bank has announced a two percentage point hike in its key interest rate, to a record 21%, in an attempt to curb inflation. This is reported by AP, UNN reports.

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This decision was made against the backdrop of huge government spending on military needs in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which puts additional pressure on the economy.

The NBU said in a statement that domestic demand continues to exceed the capacity to produce goods and services. Inflation is significantly higher than the July forecasts, and expectations of further growth also continue to rise. This may indicate the possibility of new rate hikes as early as December.

Despite the challenges, Russia's economy continues to grow thanks to high oil export revenues and growing government spending, mainly on the military. Higher interest rates are intended to make borrowing more expensive, which should help reduce inflationary pressures.

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Iran reported that Israeli attacks on Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces caused only “limited damage”. Iran's air defense system successfully intercepted and neutralized the attacks.

Iran has announced that Israel has caused only "limited damage". This was reported by IRNA, UNN reports.

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According to the state news agency IRNA, the attacks were carried out in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam, but caused only "limited damage" in some areas.

Iran emphasized that the attack was successfully intercepted and neutralized by Iran's "integrated air defense system." Officials also noted that air defenses were activated in several regions, particularly around Tehran, to provide protection against possible threats.

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On Saturday, parallel rallies of right-wing anti-immigrant forces and anti-racism activists will be held in London. The police will step up security measures to prevent possible clashes between protesters.

In London, large rallies of right-wing protesters who oppose immigrants and demonstrators who fight racism are planned for Saturday. This is reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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According to the information, the events will take place under the close supervision of the police, who will carry out an intensified operation to prevent possible clashes between the participants.

The “Unite the Kingdom” march, organized by anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, will begin at Victoria train station before moving on to Parliament. The police call on participants to maintain order and ensure security during the events.

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Parliamentary elections kicked off in Georgia with a new electronic voting system and a fully proportional system. More than 3.5 million citizens, including those abroad, are eligible to vote.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili voted in the parliamentary elections, expressing confidence that today “Georgia will win”. This UNN reported with reference to NewsGeorgia.

“This time I voted for something, not someone. I voted for the new Georgia for which I came to this country 22 years ago, for which my ancestors prayed. I voted for the Georgia that I am sure all of Georgia is praying for. Tonight, we will all be winners. No one will lose because Georgia will win,” Zurabishvili said.

Parliamentary elections have begun in Georgia. Polling stations opened on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. local time nationwide except for occupied Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.

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According to the Central Election Commission, there are 3,044 polling stations in Georgia. These include 13 special polling stations – 12 at penitentiary institutions and one at a psychiatric center. Also on the day of voting 67 polling stations will work outside Georgia – in 53 cities of 42 countries of the world.

3,508,294 citizens are eligible to vote, including 95,910 abroad.

In Georgia, voting is taking place in 84 electoral districts. The largest constituency is Batumi, where about 155,000 voters are registered. The smallest is Shuakhevi (about 14.5 thousand).

This election is the first in which electronic means of voting – voter verification and vote counting machines – are used en masse. Up to 90 percent of voters will use them. In 2,330 polling stations, including all abroad, voting will be conducted in the traditional form, according to the old rules.

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The parliament will be staffed according to new rules. For the first time, 150 deputies of the legislative body are elected not by a mixed system, as before, but by a fully proportional system.

In order to get into parliament, parties will have to overcome the five-percent threshold. Eighteen political entities are competing for parliamentary mandates.

Opinion polls give contradictory forecasts. The most likely scenario is that the ruling Georgian Dream and four other opposition forces will overcome the barrier.

If no party manages to win a majority of seats, a coalition government will have to be formed.

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Today, October 26, parliamentary elections are being held in Georgia, which may significantly affect the direction of the country's development.

Russia is conducting information operations to justify the use of North Korean troops against Ukraine. According to intelligence, 12,000 DPRK troops are already in Russia.

The Russian Federation may be conducting information operations to accuse Ukraine of being the “aggressor” in the Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to justify the use of North Korean troops as combatants in its war. This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), according to UNN.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia will soon deploy North Korean troops in unspecified combat zones on October 27 and 28, as Russian and North Korean officials continue to make vague but ambiguous statements about the possible presence of North Korean troops in Russia.

It is noted that North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jong-gyu did not deny reports of the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia, but said that such a deployment would comply with the principles of international law

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin once again failed to deny the presence of North Korean troops on Russian territory in an interview with the Russian state television channel Rossiya 1 on October 25, after the BRICS summit in Kazan, and stated that it was Russia's sovereign decision to activate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and North Korea, signed on June 18, 2024.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also reportedly stated that the provision of military assistance under the treaty is a signal of deterrence and that military assistance will allegedly be activated only in the event of “aggression” against any of the parties to the treaty.

It is noted that the participation of North Korean troops in hostilities in the Kursk region or frontline areas in Ukraine would make North Korea an active combatant and belligerent in the war of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

In these statements, ISW analysts see Russia preparing the ground to justify the involvement of the DPRK military in the war.

The Kremlin may be conducting information operations to accuse Ukraine of being the aggressor in Russia's invasion of Ukraine in order to justify the use of North Korean troops as combatants in its war

– the statement said.

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According to Ukrainian intelligence, there are 12,000 DPRK servicemen in Russia, some of whom, having been trained at eastern training grounds, have already headed to the Kursk region.

NATO member states confirmed on Wednesday evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.