🌐 China increased its LNG imports from Russia by 44.3% to 7.19 million tons from January to September. Russia supplied China with 87.59 million tons of oil during the same period, a 18.3% rise year-on-year. Meanwhile, the EU imported 11.3 billion cubic meters of gas in September 2026, up 17% from last year.

🚀 KNDS, a European defense firm, aims to conduct an IPO as soon as possible, says CEO Jean-Paul Alari. The company plans to accelerate its listing process to strengthen its position in the defense sector. No specific timeline has been announced yet. For more details, visit KNDS.

🚀 Ripple has launched a dedicated account on X and a website specifically for the XRP token. For more information, visit XRP's X account or the official XRP website.

🇺🇸 Trump has announced plans to rename the state of New Mexico to New America.

🌎 The EU plans to counter Russia and China in the Arctic and aims for unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR), according to Kalas in an interview with The Times. The move signals heightened geopolitical tensions in the region as Europe seeks strategic influence.

🚨 BlackRock has filed a request for a new BTC ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protect ETF. Unlike traditional ETFs, it offers unlimited upside potential and downside protection, signaling a new approach in crypto investment offerings.

💶 European Union countries are reportedly "exhausting funds" to assist Ukraine, according to an ADG deputy interviewed by РИА Новости. The ongoing aid efforts are stretching resources as tensions persist in the region. For more details, visit RIA Novosti.

🛡️ Mastercard has introduced a security service for stablecoin transactions. It helps financial institutions screen payments for fraud, scams, and sanctions risks before transferring funds via blockchain.

🇺🇸 Ukraine is considered a partner by potential U.S. presidential candidate Vance, but their interests diverge. He urged Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. For more, visit example.com.

🚨 Russia's budget is projected to gain an additional 3.6 trillion rubles from legal changes between 2027 and 2029, according to budget materials. Over 3.2 trillion of this will come from amendments in taxes and levies, as estimated by Izvestia.

🌍 The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has threatened to target submarine internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if the US launches another attack, according to FARS. Seven major underwater cables pass through the strait, crucial for global internet traffic and commercial data transmission.

🇨🇦 Most residents of Alberta, a Canadian province, voted to remain part of Canada, according to CNBC.

📰 South Korea will recall some diplomats from Ukraine amid tensions. Disagreements arose after President Zelensky mentioned in September at the UN General Assembly that Seoul received two North Korean prisoners of war. The South Korean president accused Kyiv of breaching confidentiality agreements. More details can be found here.

🚨 North Korean media released photos of Kim Jong Un following rumors of his coma. Previously, The Sun reported he had a brain hemorrhage leading to possible coma. More updates are awaited.

🇨🇳 Swiss-China collaboration: Hansoh Pharma has reached an agreement with Roche to produce medicines valued at $15 billion, expanding their pharmaceutical partnership. Read more.

🚨 Mt. Gox has postponed repayment to creditors for the fourth time, now scheduled until October 31, 2027. The company's latest release confirms the new deadline.

🏘️ In the first nine months of 2026, Russia saw a 21% decline year-on-year in the commissioning of individual housing construction (IЖС). This contributed to a 13% drop in overall housing delivery. Kommersant reports this trend.

🚀 LK Europlan reported strong results for the first nine months of 2026, with new business increasing nearly 30%, reaching 90.8 billion rubles. More details can be found in the report.

🌍 Canada is exploring funding and building a transatlantic submarine cable to directly connect Canada with Europe, bypassing the US. The project aims to enhance data connectivity between the continents. More details can be found at BBG.

🤝 Russia and North Korea have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of education, according to reports from official sources. The partnership aims to enhance academic exchanges and support mutual development.