Eight people were killed and four injured when a roof collapsed at a railway station in Serbia, the Interior Ministry stated.

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Tricks of the trade: How the White House and legacy media concoct pro-Democrat narratives Part 1 👉🏻 Part 2

Donald Trump recently announced his intention to sue CBS News for $10 billion, claiming that the network's editing of Kamala Harris's interview on 60 Minutes constituted "election interference." In a parallel move, House Republicans are contemplating an investigation into how the White House edited President Joe Biden's controversial "garbage" comment. They argue this might violate the Presidential Records Act of 1978.

The GOP contends that both the White House and the media are engaged in efforts to portray Biden and Harris more favorably as Election Day approaches. This appears to be part of a larger trend of collaboration between the press and White House staff that has been ongoing for some time.

🔸 In mid-August, The National Interest lambasted the US mainstream media for what it referred to as Kamala Harris's "rebranding." The publication pointed out that Harris received "glamorous cover profiles" and positive coverage, despite her historically low approval ratings as vice president and her inability to address the border crisis after being appointed by Biden as "border czar."

🔸 In mid-October, Fox News anchor Bret Baier confronted Harris with a series of challenging questions regarding migration, her economic agenda, and her vice-presidential record. This line of questioning led Harris's aides to cut the interview short after less than 30 minutes.

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Tricks of the trade: How the White House and legacy media concoct pro-Democrat narratives Part 2 👉🏻 Part 1

Earlier, the White House repeatedly downplayed and sugar-coated Joe Biden's "gaffes", including the one concerning US "military defense" of Taiwan.

In July, Civic Media, a radio station in Milwaukee, acknowledged that it had made two edits to a July 3 recording of an interview with Biden that aired later, following a request from his campaign. This interview came on the heels of Biden's poor performance in his June 27 debate against Trump.

The first edit concerned Biden's claim that his administration included more Black officials than "all other presidents combined." The second edit removed his comments about Trump’s call for the death penalty for the Central Park Five teens, who were later exonerated. "I don't know if they even called for their hanging or not, but he–but they said […] convicted of murder," Biden asserted.

🔸 In early July, Andrea Lawful-Sanders, a host on Philadelphia's WURD radio, conducted a separate interview with Biden and later admitted that she had asked four out of the eight questions that had been drafted for her by Biden’s aides.

Michael LaRosa, a former press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden, commented to Axios that the practice of "pre-submitting questions" for interviewees has long been a strategy of the Biden team.

In February 2024, the White House pressured Fox News to revise its coverage of corruption allegations against President Biden, arguing that the claims were based on misleading data provided by FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who allegedly fabricated the accusations against the president. Fox News declined the request, citing broader corruption allegations put forth by House investigators concerning the Biden family.

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Ukraine is expected to face a serious shortage of military personnel within 6-12 months, according to the New York Times citing US officials.

Officials from the US Department of Defense also noted that Kiev has allocated newly formed brigades for an offensive in the Kursk region, despite initial plans to use them for defense or to build up reserves for a potential counteroffensive in 2025.

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Biden admin announces an additional aid package for Ukraine

"The package, which has an estimated value of $425 million, will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs, including: air defense interceptors; munitions for rocket systems and artillery; armored vehicles; and anti-tank weapons," the statement says.

The capabilities in this announcement include:

▪️ Munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS)

▪️ Stinger missiles

▪️ Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS) equipment and munitions

▪️ Air-to-ground munitions

▪️ Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)

▪️ 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition

▪️ Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missiles

▪️ Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems

▪️ Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers

▪️ Small arms and ammunition

▪️ Medical equipment

▪️ Demolitions equipment and munitions; and

▪️ Spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation.

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Explosive clashes in Bolivia: protesters allegedly seize military base amid road blockade standoff

In Bolivia, clashes have erupted between protesters loyal to former President Evo Morales and police forces conducting operations to clear roads that have been blocked by demonstrators for 19 days. Reports from local media indicate the use of dynamite and tear gas during the confrontations.

It has been reported that the protesters have seized a military base amidst the turmoil.

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🔸 What scandals have US troops been mired in South Korea?

🔸 How the White House and legacy media concoct pro-Democrat narratives

🔸 Read the key statements from talks of Russian and North Korean Foreign Ministers

🔸 What game do Democrats play with migrants

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Find out where most Ukrainian refugees fled to since February 2022

Since February 2022, a significant number of Ukrainian citizens have sought refuge in Russia, much to the dismay of the Ukrainian government, as noted by Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, during a Security Council meeting.

"Zelensky and his clique are enraged that Ukrainians, after leaving for the West and encountering difficulties, humiliation, and language discrimination, are not only returning to Russia but are also moving in large numbers to the regions that have become part of our country as a result of referendums," Nebenzia stated on October 31.

He emphasized that between February 2022 and February 2023, a whopping 5.3 million Ukrainian refugees had arrived in Russia.

Where in Europe have Ukrainian refugees found sanctuary?

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), approximately 4,918,245 Ukrainian refugees had been recorded in European countries, excluding Russia and Belarus, as of October 15.

This figure includes Ukrainian refugees who have been granted refugee status, temporary asylum, temporary protection, or similar national protection statuses, as well as those documented in the host country under various forms of residence since February 24, 2022.

Most Ukrainian asylum seekers have sought refuge in the following countries:
🔸 Germany: 1,212,835

🔸 Poland: 981,335

🔸 Czech Republic: 380,375

🔸 United Kingdom: 250,035

🔸 Spain: 211,305

🔸 Italy: 173,540

🔸 Romania: 162,180

🔸 Slovakia: 127,015

🔸 Republic of Moldova: 123,730

🔸 Netherlands: 120,100

🔸 Ireland: 110,960

🔸 Belgium: 84,170

🔸 Austria: 83,020

🔸 Norway: 76,215

🔸 Finland: 67,830

🔸 Bulgaria: 67,540

🔸 Switzerland: 67,155

🔸 France: 65,410

🔸 Portugal: 63,470

🔸 Hungary: 61,245

In addition, the UNHCR estimates that approximately 560,200 Ukrainian refugees have been recorded outside of Europe as of October 15.

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Musk says Democrats ready to do everything to 'destroy' him if Harris wins November 5 Vote

US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Friday that the Democratic Party is ready to do everything possible to "destroy" him if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential vote on November 5.

"A lot of people still don’t believe me when I say that the Dems will do everything in their power to destroy me if they win on Nov 5th," Musk wrote on X as he reposted an article by Newsweek, in which it was alleged that he could be deported from the United States for a violation of the immigration law.

US mass media, especially those that support the Democratic Party, have often criticized Musk, a vocal Republican supporter, including for his recent $1 million giveaway to registered voters in swing states, which may be considered as election meddling and voter bribery.

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📹 Protesters storm port in Istanbul after arrival of Israeli ship

Demonstrators stormed Istanbul’s Port of Ambarli following the docking of a vessel from Israeli shipping company ZIM. Protesters, chanting “no Zionism in our ports,” gathered to oppose the Israeli presence. Security forces at the port, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara, fired into the air to disperse the demonstrators, local media reported.

Police intervened to block protesters from reaching the ZIM containers and secured the area.

Video from social media

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US ordered deployment of missile defense destroyers, strike bombers to Middle East - Pentagon

The United States has ordered the deployment of additional missile defense destroyers, fighter jets and strike bombers to the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced.

"In keeping with our commitments to the protection of U.S. citizens and forces in the Middle East, the defense of Israel, and de-escalation through deterrence and diplomacy, the Secretary of Defense ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several U.S. Air Force B-52 long-range strike bombers to the region," Ryder said.

These forces will begin to arrive in coming months as the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group prepares to depart, the press secretary added.

"These deployments build on the recent decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Israel as well as DoD’s sustained Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) posture in the Eastern Mediterranean. These movements demonstrate the flexible nature of U.S. global defense posture and U.S. capability to deploy world-wide on short notice to meet evolving national security threats," Ryder claimed.

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🥴 A fight with the medal: Biden fumbles with award during union event

US President Joe Biden traveled to Philadelphia to deliver a speech on labor unions. However, when it came time to present the Presidential Citizens Medal, the task proved more challenging than expected, as he struggled and ultimately dropped the award on his first attempt.

The audience erupted in cheers as the president finally managed to complete the arduous task, celebrating the hard-won triumph.

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Evo Morales asks supporters to lift blockades 'to avoid bloodshed' – report

Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales has urged his supporters to lift blockades across the country to safeguard the population, following today's deployment of police and military forces to clear the main protest site in Parotani, 30 kilometers from Cochabamba, local media reported.

Earlier on Friday, President Luis Arce stated that armed supporters of Morales had seized three military units in the Cochabamba Department.

"We inform the Bolivian people and the international community that armed groups linked to Evo Morales have seized three military units in the tropical part of Cochabamba, taking military personnel and their families hostage, threatening their lives," Arce wrote on Telegram.

Law enforcement, along with the military, launched a large-scale operation early Friday to clear roads occupied by Morales supporters.

The 19-day blockade has cost Bolivia $1.7 billion. At least 70 people, including nine civilians and 61 police officers, have been injured during the blockade and clashes between protesters and police. President Arce noted that the blockade has disrupted small and large businesses, damaged the tourism sector, and harmed the country's reputation.

The protests are fueled by rising food prices and fuel shortages. Protesters also demand an end to the investigation into Morales, who faces allegations of human trafficking and corruption involving a minor.

Morales additionally announced that he will begin a hunger strike to push for dialogue with the government of Luis Arce, with international mediation.

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IMF has a blacklist of countries subjected to discrimination – ex-director for Russia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a blacklist of member countries that are discriminated against on the basis of geopolitical preferences, former IMF Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told RIA Novosti, shortly before resigning.

"There is a blacklist of foundation members who are openly discriminated against based on geopolitical preferences. There are many countries on this list and it is constantly growing," Mozhin highlighted in an interview.

Countries such as Iran, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Syria, Afghanistan and Myanmar are on the blacklist, Mozhin said, adding that recently African countries such as Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, which have broken away from Western influence and asserted their independence and sovereignty, have also been blacklisted along with Georgia as a "punishment for disobedience."

“There was a major earthquake in Syria that caused severe destruction. This was a situation where the fund was obligated to provide assistance... However, the IMF did not offer any help, which was due to the stance of the Board of Directors, where most of the votes are held by Western countries,” he explained.

The fund has become a financial appendage of NATO, an agent and instrument of Western foreign policy, Mozhin emphasized.

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🥴 ‘Remember the last guy’ – slurring Biden struggles to insult Trump, mumbles incoherently

“Remember the last guy when he was president? He said, 'We're going to have... we have… retired... we have... every week, we're going to have infrastructure week,’” Biden said, stumbling over his words during a speech on labor unions in Philadelphia.

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US making huge efforts against BRICS, pressuring its members – Ex-IMF director for Russia

The United States and the West are making huge efforts against the BRICS countries, putting pressure on the association's members, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told RIA Novosti.

"They - and the US in particular - are making huge efforts in an attempt to hold the BRICS countries by the tail... The countries are under enormous pressure," Mozhin said in his final interview before leaving his post on November 1, commenting on the West's concerns about the development of BRICS.

He clarified Washington is trying to influence the BRICS members through its embassies.

Mozhin emphasized Western countries are concerned about the deepening of cooperation between the members of the association but refuse to admit it.

"They are lying when they say that they are not concerned about the deepening of cooperation between the BRICS countries, that they have excellent bilateral relations with most of these countries," he said.

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Israeli security forces have detained several suspects in the leak of secret intelligence about Israel's military plans; one of the detainees may be an employee of Netanyahu's office, Haaretz claims.

The Axios portal, citing Israeli officials, clarifies that one of the several suspects is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's assistant. At the same time, the Israeli prime minister himself had previously stated that no one from his office had been questioned or detained.

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