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Ministers from 13 EU countries expressed “deep concern” about the situation in Georgia after the parliamentary elections. They condemned Viktor Orban's premature visit to Tbilisi and said he did not represent the EU.

Ministers from thirteen European Union member states have criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's decision to invade Georgia after the October 26 parliamentary elections. This was reported by UNN with reference to a statement by EU ministers released by the German Foreign Ministry.

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In a joint statement , thirteen European ministers expressed "deep concern" about the current situation in Georgia and called for an investigation into complaints about the parliamentary elections and the elimination of the violations found.

They also criticized Viktor Orban's trip to Georgia.

We criticize Prime Minister Orban's premature visit to Georgia. He is not speaking on behalf of the EU

– the document says.

The statement was signed by the foreign ministers and ministers for European affairs of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.

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In addition, EU officials emphasized that violations of election integrity are incompatible with the standards expected of a candidate for accession to the European Union.

They are a betrayal of the legitimate European aspirations of the Georgian people

– European officials said in a statement.

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On the evening of October 28, Viktor Orban arrived in Tbilisi. Local residents booed cars with Hungarian flags on Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters chanted anti-Russian slogans, while the Hungarian Prime Minister declared his support for Georgia.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Russia would not have been able to wage war without China's support. She emphasized that the future of Europe depends on the outcome of this war.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Russia would not be able to start and wage a full-scale war in Ukraine without China's support. She said this during a press conference at the Ukraine-Northern Europe summit, UNN reports .

I don't think Russia could have started and waged such a full-scale war in Europe without China's help. We have to recognize that the security situation has changed completely and the future of Europe will depend on the outcome of this war

– Frederiksen said.

She also noted that the Ukrainian defense industry is very fast and powerful.

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Earlier, UN Secretary General Mark Rutte said that China cannot fuel the conflict in Ukraine without consequences for its interests.

Georgia's opposition is demanding repeat elections under international supervision. President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the protest rally, supporting the demands of the demonstrators and promising to stand with the people.

The opposition in Georgia is demanding repeat elections to be held by the international administration. This was stated by one of the leaders of the Unity-National Movement party, Giorgi Vashadze, at a rally near the Georgian parliament, Echo of the Caucasus reports, UNN reports.

President Salomi Zurabishvili, who had previously refused to recognize the results of the election, also spoke at the rally.

"They stole your vote and tried to steal your future. But no one has the right to do that, and you will not allow anyone to do that," Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili addressed the participants of the protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue.

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"This is the flag with which Georgia first proclaimed freedom and independence in the modern era, and this is the flag that is its continuation, and in front of both flags I can swear that I will be with you all the way on this European path," the President added.

She said that now "there is no time for pessimism".

"We need to protect our voices in a very calm, civilized way, with consistent actions," Zurabishvili summarized.

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China's Ministry of Commerce has warned the EU against holding separate negotiations with electric vehicle manufacturers. China emphasized that such actions could undermine mutual trust and hinder overall negotiations.

China has again warned the European Union that if the bloc holds separate talks with electric vehicle companies during negotiations with China, it will "shake mutual trust" and hinder overall negotiations, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday, UNN reports citing Reuters.

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The ministry had issued a similar warning earlier this month, but this reiteration comes days after China and the EU agreed to hold further technical talks on possible alternatives.

Both sides explained that price commitments would continue to be the solution to the dispute, and the Ministry announced that the next stage of consultations had begun.

Last Friday, Beijing said it "welcomes the EU team to come to China as soon as possible.

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Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.

Israeli troops launched deadly strikes in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Monday, continuing their offensive against militants after Egypt's president proposed a two-day truce in the war between Israel and Hamas. This was reported by AFP, reports UNN.

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Israel and Hamas had no comment on the plan presented Sunday by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but Israeli media reported that the head of the spy service, David Barnea, was in Qatar to resume hostage release talks.

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike on the center of Tyre killed at least five people. According to AFP, an entire residential building was reduced to smoking rubble.

The ministry called the death toll “preliminary” as rescuers struggled to pull survivors from the collapsed building.

“Hezbollah said its fighters attacked Israeli troops along the border with rockets and artillery.

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Rescue workers reported new strikes Monday in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's year-long military campaign has decimated the Hamas leadership, killed tens of thousands of people and sparked a humanitarian crisis.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said three people were killed in a drone attack on Gaza City, while the civil defense agency and an AFP correspondent reported more airstrikes and shelling in other areas in the north and center of the territory.

The Israeli military said it struck the northern Gaza Strip – Jabaliya, which has been the center of a large-scale offensive since early October – and “killed dozens of terrorists in ground and air operations.

As Israel continues its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, a senior Iranian general said Israel will face “bitter consequences” after Saturday's attack on military installations.

Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said the Israeli air raid failed, calling it a sign of “miscalculation and helplessness.

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The U.N. Security Council will meet today at Iran's request, and Tehran is urging the world to condemn Saturday's strikes, which authorities say killed four soldiers and caused some damage.

Evo Morales reported an attempted assassination attempt involving the military and police. According to him, unidentified men in trucks chased and fired at his car.

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has accused the Bolivian authorities of involvement in an attack on the car he was traveling in in the municipality of Shinahota. The alleged assassination attempt on the former Bolivian president took place this Sunday.

Writes UNN with reference to EFE.

The former president of the indigenous peoples (2006-2019) posted a video on the X platform showing his car being shot at.

This morning's assassination attempt consisted of a combined operation with military and police forces, which failed thanks to the strength and organization of comrades in the social movements

,” Morales wrote in a post on X.

Morales said he noticed two or three trucks following his car, so his driver “diverted” his route, but the chase did not stop. “That's when I realized it was an operation,” he recalled.

“It surprised me, fortunately, we saved our lives,” said the former Bolivian president.

The incident was captured on a four-minute video shot by a woman who was in the car with Morales, but it is important to note that the video that was published shows only part of the incident.

Earlier, the indigenous leader, who ruled Bolivia for three terms, said he was the victim of an attempted arrest followed by a shooting.

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Evo Morales is being investigated by the Bolivian justice system for alleged human trafficking and rape of a minor.

The case unfolds at a time of political instability in Bolivia, involving Evo Morales and the current president, Luis Arce.

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The LDP-led coalition won only 215 seats instead of the required 233 for a majority. New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promised to implement reforms and remain in office despite the defeat.

The coalition led by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, its worst result in a decade, UNN reports citing the BBC.

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The LDP and its much smaller coalition partner Komeito together won 215 seats, less than the 233 seats needed for a majority. The party's new leader, Shigeru Ishiba, said there are no plans to expand the coalition at this stage.

Ishiba, who called the election just days before he was sworn in as prime minister, vowed to remain in office despite the LDP's loss of its parliamentary majority.

In his speech on Monday, he said that the party had received a "harsh sentence," adding that they would "humbly" accept it.

"The voters have given us a harsh verdict, and we must humbly accept this result," Ishiba told national broadcaster NHK.

"The Japanese people have expressed a strong desire for the LDP to think a little bit and become a party that acts in accordance with the will of the people," he said.

On the eve of the election, Japanese media reported that if the LDP loses its parliamentary majority, Ishiba may resign to take over, making him Japan's shortest-serving prime minister in the postwar period.

This is the first time the LDP has lost its parliamentary majority since 2009. Since its founding in 1955, the party has ruled the country almost uninterruptedly.

This result came after several tumultuous years for the LDP, which witnessed a "cascade" of scandals, widespread voter apathy, and record low approval ratings.

Earlier this year, the party's approval rating dropped below 20% following a scandal involving corruption in political fundraising.

On Monday, Isiba promised to "carry out a fundamental reform on the issue of money and politics.

"We need to respond to the people's criticism. This is how I will take responsibility for the election defeat," he said.

He also promised to revive rural Japan and tackle inflation.

Meanwhile, the largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), has won a preliminary 148 seats, according to NHK.

However, opposition parties have failed to unite or convince voters that they are a viable option for governance. The approval rating of the CDP, which is the main opposition party, was only 6.6% before the dissolution of the parliament.

On Monday morning, the benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index was up about 1.5%, while the yen fell against the US dollar.

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Shanghai authorities have increased police patrols to prevent mass Halloween celebrations in the city center. This decision was made after last year's protests, when people in costumes criticized the economy and COVID policy.

Over the weekend, Shanghai police stepped up patrols on the streets of the city center to curb Halloween celebrations, which are considered the most international in China. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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The local administration has taken steps to avoid a repeat of last year's events, when crowds of celebrants, many in costumes criticizing economic problems and COVID-19, gathered in the city center.

This year, the presence of law enforcement officers was noticeable, and numerous warnings about the ban on mass events reduced the number of people who decided to celebrate the holiday. Additionally, rainy weather also contributed to the decline in activity.

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The price of Brent and WTI crude oil fell by more than 4% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Iran's oil infrastructure remained intact as agreed with the United States.

Oil prices suffered a significant drop at the beginning of the week after Israel's attack on Iran. This is reported by Euronews, UNN reports.

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On Monday, during trading in Asia, the price of North Sea Brent fell by more than four percent to reach $72.99 per barrel. Similarly, the price of a barrel of U.S. West Texas Intermediate also fell by four percent, settling at $68.79.

The decline in prices came after Israel struck military targets in Iran, but left the country's oil and nuclear facilities untouched. Before the attack, Israel promised the United States that it would not strike Iran's critical infrastructure. This step caused a market reaction, as investors fear that an escalation of the conflict could affect the stability of oil supplies in the region.

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On October 28, the South Korean delegation will present information to NATO on the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia. After the meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will hold a press conference.

Tomorrow, the NATO Secretary General will make a statement about the DPRK troops in the terrorist country. This was reported by the press service, according to UNN.

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On October 28, a high-level delegation from South Korea will present information to the North Atlantic Council on the deployment of DPRK military units in Russia.

Ambassadors of NATO's partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including Australia, Japan and New Zealand, were invited to participate in the event.

After the meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will hold a press conference for the media.

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Earlier, White House adviser John Kirby said that the United States does not rule out the possibility of deploying DPRK military units in the Kursk region.

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