🇷🇺 Russian scientists develop tougher skins for aircraft and satellites
Scientists at the Siberian Federal University have proposed a new way to make aircraft and satellite components stronger and more resistant to cracking by changing how aluminum alloys are rolled and shaped.
form tiny, ordered patterns. Because they're arranged differently in different directions, the metal bends easily one way but may crack when bent another
🔶 Researchers propose new rolling and stamping techniques that take advantage of these atomic patterns to better control the metal's strength and flexibility
🔶 The method targets alloy 1580, a lightweight aluminum alloy used to manufacture aircraft and satellite structures, where the new approach is expected to reduce the number of defective thin-walled parts
🔶 A special rolling method could produce more high-quality parts with fewer rejects, reducing waste and saving money on expensive rare-earth elements such as scandium.
Scientists at the Siberian Federal University have proposed a new way to make aircraft and satellite components stronger and more resistant to cracking by changing how aluminum alloys are rolled and shaped.
form tiny, ordered patterns. Because they're arranged differently in different directions, the metal bends easily one way but may crack when bent another
🔶 Researchers propose new rolling and stamping techniques that take advantage of these atomic patterns to better control the metal's strength and flexibility
🔶 The method targets alloy 1580, a lightweight aluminum alloy used to manufacture aircraft and satellite structures, where the new approach is expected to reduce the number of defective thin-walled parts
🔶 A special rolling method could produce more high-quality parts with fewer rejects, reducing waste and saving money on expensive rare-earth elements such as scandium.
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🇨🇳 From laser drones to carbon exoskeletons: China shows off its tech edge
Chinese firms are moving from cost advantage to R&D-led value, using rapid, affordable innovation to expand global sales, reports SCMP.
Chinese manufacturers showcased a new wave of hi-tech — often at breae Canton Fair in Guangzhou.
🔶 The fair featured 1.15 million new products and 1.11 million products with independent intellectual property rights
🔶 CZI's rescue drones pair thermal imaging with 1-km laser ranging; it reinvests 30% of revenue in R&D
🔶 Taixi's carbon-fiber exoskeleton weighs just 1.85 kg — achieved by swapping aluminum for custom carbon-fiber linkage joints — and drew orders from 80+ countries
Over 130,000 overseas buyers attended, with 69.7% from Belt and Road nations, and buyers from the Middle East surging by 44.2%.
Chinese firms are moving from cost advantage to R&D-led value, using rapid, affordable innovation to expand global sales, reports SCMP.
Chinese manufacturers showcased a new wave of hi-tech — often at breae Canton Fair in Guangzhou.
🔶 The fair featured 1.15 million new products and 1.11 million products with independent intellectual property rights
🔶 CZI's rescue drones pair thermal imaging with 1-km laser ranging; it reinvests 30% of revenue in R&D
🔶 Taixi's carbon-fiber exoskeleton weighs just 1.85 kg — achieved by swapping aluminum for custom carbon-fiber linkage joints — and drew orders from 80+ countries
Over 130,000 overseas buyers attended, with 69.7% from Belt and Road nations, and buyers from the Middle East surging by 44.2%.
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FSB foils Ukrainian drone plot targeting Russian missile defense system
Ukraine's SBU planned to strike one of the key elements of Moscow's missile defense system with drones, but Russian security services stopped the attack.
Key details:
🔶 Two SBU agents — natives of the ed FPV drones and bomb components from caches in Russia's Smolensk and Kaluga regions
🔶 They were to launch the drones from the Moscow region, after which the UAVs would be controlled remotely from Ukrainian territory
🔶 The SBU agents were detained at the stage of preparing the attack
Ukraine's SBU planned to strike one of the key elements of Moscow's missile defense system with drones, but Russian security services stopped the attack.
Key details:
🔶 Two SBU agents — natives of the ed FPV drones and bomb components from caches in Russia's Smolensk and Kaluga regions
🔶 They were to launch the drones from the Moscow region, after which the UAVs would be controlled remotely from Ukrainian territory
🔶 The SBU agents were detained at the stage of preparing the attack
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🇷🇺 Russia strikes Ukrainian logistics hubs, power substations, and Odessa ports overnight
Targets hit:
📍 Kharkov region: A storage site for medium- and long-range UAVs and their components in Olshany; the PS-330 Zalyutino substation in Kharkov, powering Ukrainian ilities
📍 Khmelnitsky region: The PS-330 substation in Kamenets-Podolsky, powering logistics infrastructure
📍 Odessa region: Unloading infrastructure at three berth terminals in Chernomorsk port, plus four warehouses holding military and dual-use cargo for Ukrainian forces
Additionally: A cargo ship delivering military equipment to Odessa port
Targets hit:
📍 Kharkov region: A storage site for medium- and long-range UAVs and their components in Olshany; the PS-330 Zalyutino substation in Kharkov, powering Ukrainian ilities
📍 Khmelnitsky region: The PS-330 substation in Kamenets-Podolsky, powering logistics infrastructure
📍 Odessa region: Unloading infrastructure at three berth terminals in Chernomorsk port, plus four warehouses holding military and dual-use cargo for Ukrainian forces
Additionally: A cargo ship delivering military equipment to Odessa port
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Third Russia-Africa Summit to focus on infrastructure, energy and finances - Russian International Affairs Council VP
The main work during the Russia-Africa Summit will unfold on its sidelines, with negotiations, discussions and exchange of views, Vice President of the Russian ouncil Mikhail Margelov tells Sputnik.
The summit talks will certainly tackle port and transport infrastructure projects, nuclear energy cooperation and financial sphere, where it is necessary to move forward, he adds.
💬 “Such summits are what is called in diplomatic language ‘comparing notes.’ At the same time, most African heads of state will gather in Moscow, and all of them will want to meet with Russia’s top leadership. The summit program will be extremely intensive,” Margelov says.
The main work during the Russia-Africa Summit will unfold on its sidelines, with negotiations, discussions and exchange of views, Vice President of the Russian ouncil Mikhail Margelov tells Sputnik.
The summit talks will certainly tackle port and transport infrastructure projects, nuclear energy cooperation and financial sphere, where it is necessary to move forward, he adds.
💬 “Such summits are what is called in diplomatic language ‘comparing notes.’ At the same time, most African heads of state will gather in Moscow, and all of them will want to meet with Russia’s top leadership. The summit program will be extremely intensive,” Margelov says.
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📹🇷🇸 Celebrations turn disorderly outside Serbian parliament - reports
Celebrations erupted in Belgrade after the Student List defeated Aleksandar Vucic’s coalition, N1 reported.
Footage showed vehicles in flames, while police vehicles were reportedly pelted with objects and nts and furniture near the presidency were also set ablaze.
Some scenes were described by witnesses as bordering on rioting.
Celebrations erupted in Belgrade after the Student List defeated Aleksandar Vucic’s coalition, N1 reported.
Footage showed vehicles in flames, while police vehicles were reportedly pelted with objects and nts and furniture near the presidency were also set ablaze.
Some scenes were described by witnesses as bordering on rioting.
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🇷🇺 Russia open to renewed gas supplies to Europe - Kremlin
💬 “If there are those in the West who are interested, and if there are volumes of gas that can be sold, then we can talk about discussing something,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia has redirected supplies after Europe cut purchases — and spare volumes may not always be available.
💬 “If there are those in the West who are interested, and if there are volumes of gas that can be sold, then we can talk about discussing something,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia has redirected supplies after Europe cut purchases — and spare volumes may not always be available.
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🇱🇾 Trump calls for Libya’s reunification and elections
💬 “I want them to unite, take back their sovereignty, and have the peaceful, prosperous future they deserve!” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump also said Libya “cannot remain a corridor for illegal sh, ISIL, Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries.
💬 “I want them to unite, take back their sovereignty, and have the peaceful, prosperous future they deserve!” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump also said Libya “cannot remain a corridor for illegal sh, ISIL, Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries.
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🚨🇧🇷 Lula wins historic fourth term in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection with 51.75% of the vote, securing a historic fourth term.
With more than 99% counted, Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.25%.
Lula had finished second in the first round, idate in Brazil’s history to overturn a first-round deficit and win the presidency.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection with 51.75% of the vote, securing a historic fourth term.
With more than 99% counted, Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.25%.
Lula had finished second in the first round, idate in Brazil’s history to overturn a first-round deficit and win the presidency.
🇧🇷 Lula vows fresh push after first-round setback
💬 “We didn’t get everything we wanted (…) I was convinced that I was going to win the election in the first round,” Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.
He called Flávio Bolsonaro an “uncertainty for Brazil” and ign ahead of the October 25 runoff.
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🗣🇫🇷 Trump blames France protests on immigration
💬 “That's all about immigration… I didn't see any students there. These were a lot of large men with very big muscles,” US President Donald Trump said.
He added that France should “get a lot tougher.”
The protests drew around de according to the Interior Ministry, while the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) estimated nearly 800,000. Grievances include living costs, education funding and worsening school conditions.
💬 “That's all about immigration… I didn't see any students there. These were a lot of large men with very big muscles,” US President Donald Trump said.
He added that France should “get a lot tougher.”
The protests drew around de according to the Interior Ministry, while the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) estimated nearly 800,000. Grievances include living costs, education funding and worsening school conditions.
🇫🇷🔥 France erupts in nationwide protests as cost-of-living anger boils over
Tens of thousands protested across France on October 17, with turnout previously forecast at up to 190,000 nationwide, though no final count has been confirmed.
The protests are fueled by weeks of over poor school conditions and have now expanded to include trade unions and Yellow Vest activists demanding lower prices, higher wages and better public services.
🔶 Paris: Clashes erupted near Place de la République, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons. Cars and street kiosks were set ablaze, while around 100 masked individuals attacked the CNews headquarters, smashing windows.
🔶 Lille and Marseille: Protesters stormed city halls, vandalized offices amid clashes with police.
🔶 Bordeaux: Protesters broke into the Chamber of Commerce, smashed windows and erected barricades.
🔶 In Lyon, Nice, Toulouse and other cities clashes with police were also reported.
Police reported 272 arrests nationwide, as the unrest piled fresh pressure on Emmanuel Macron's government.
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🚨 'By March or April, they will impose sanctions against the Russian Federation' - Vucic
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned that the incoming parliamentary majority would impose sanctions on Russia within months.
He also accused the US “deep state” and forces es of helping engineer the defeat of his United Serbia coalition.
💬 “This was confirmation of the ‘revolution’ that was organized directly with the support of various European countries and the US ‘deep state’ — the one that is against Trump.”
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned that the incoming parliamentary majority would impose sanctions on Russia within months.
He also accused the US “deep state” and forces es of helping engineer the defeat of his United Serbia coalition.
💬 “This was confirmation of the ‘revolution’ that was organized directly with the support of various European countries and the US ‘deep state’ — the one that is against Trump.”
🚨🇷🇸 Vucic concedes parliamentary election defeat
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said his coalition had lost the parliamentary election, citing preliminary results from a stratified sample.
The Student List won 135 seats, while his bloc secured 105 seats, he added.
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🚨🇷🇸 Vucic concedes parliamentary election defeat
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said his coalition had lost the parliamentary election, citing preliminary results from a stratified sample.
The Student List won 135 seats, while his bloc secured 105 seats, he added.
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said his coalition had lost the parliamentary election, citing preliminary results from a stratified sample.
The Student List won 135 seats, while his bloc secured 105 seats, he added.
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'We own Greenland' - Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed the US had effectively acquired Greenland under a recently signed agreement with Denmark.
He added that the agreement was for an “infinite period of time” with “no limits”, claiming Washington now has “every right you could possibly have.”
US President Donald Trump claimed the US had effectively acquired Greenland under a recently signed agreement with Denmark.
He added that the agreement was for an “infinite period of time” with “no limits”, claiming Washington now has “every right you could possibly have.”
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🇧🇷 Brazil to maintain BRICS ties in any election outcome - politician
Even though candidate Flavio Bolsonaro holds pro-American views, he will not break agreements and business relations with other BRICS countries, Brazilian Communist Party member Adilson Goncalves de Araujo e, currently Brazil has tense political relations with the US but still maintains trade with it, he illustrates his point.
Brazil holds the second round of elections on October 25, with the two candidates being incumbent President Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro Flavio Bolsonaro.
In 2025, three BRICS members — China, Russia, and India — were among Brazil’s top 10 trading partners, with China ranking first among all countries in the world in terms of trade volume with Brazil.
Even though candidate Flavio Bolsonaro holds pro-American views, he will not break agreements and business relations with other BRICS countries, Brazilian Communist Party member Adilson Goncalves de Araujo e, currently Brazil has tense political relations with the US but still maintains trade with it, he illustrates his point.
Brazil holds the second round of elections on October 25, with the two candidates being incumbent President Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro Flavio Bolsonaro.
In 2025, three BRICS members — China, Russia, and India — were among Brazil’s top 10 trading partners, with China ranking first among all countries in the world in terms of trade volume with Brazil.
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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russian diesel is only lifeline for US fuel market - economic expert
Possible attempts by Democrats to block the deal on Russian diesel supply through Congress will face tough resistance from the presidential system of power, political and economic affairs expert Suhaib However, as the US faces a deep internal split, the party interests of the opponents of the deal may be stronger than understanding of the needs of ordinary Americans and economic expediency, he notes.
At the same time, the deal is a step to stabilize the American fuel market, and as there are no other options, the opposition will have to come to terms with it, Nazzal concludes.
The Democratic Party plans to investigate the actions of companies involved in the Russia-US diesel deal if the Democrats win control over the US Congress following the midterm elections, the Washington Post reported on October 22.
Possible attempts by Democrats to block the deal on Russian diesel supply through Congress will face tough resistance from the presidential system of power, political and economic affairs expert Suhaib However, as the US faces a deep internal split, the party interests of the opponents of the deal may be stronger than understanding of the needs of ordinary Americans and economic expediency, he notes.
At the same time, the deal is a step to stabilize the American fuel market, and as there are no other options, the opposition will have to come to terms with it, Nazzal concludes.
The Democratic Party plans to investigate the actions of companies involved in the Russia-US diesel deal if the Democrats win control over the US Congress following the midterm elections, the Washington Post reported on October 22.
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🇵🇰 Pakistan seeks energy alternatives as Hormuz and Iran border routes remain shut
Pakistan faces challenging winter months ahead, with potential natural gas shortages as Qatari and UAE LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted, threatening supplies during to Masood Nabi, CEO of Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL).
The concerns have deepened recently after Pakistan's LPG shortage worsened following the border closure with Iran.
Pakistan is now seeking alternatives.
Two ships carrying LPG from Oman have arrived at Port Qasim with a combined 7,603 metric tons, raising hopes of a price reduction. The vessel Pryanis unloaded 4,250 metric tons at the SSGC terminal, while Alyssa One discharged 3,083 metric tons at the Engro terminal.
Last year, Pakistan sourced 99% of its LNG imports from Qatar under term contracts. According to Nabi, the main bottleneck is not the availability of gas but the heavily disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan faces challenging winter months ahead, with potential natural gas shortages as Qatari and UAE LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted, threatening supplies during to Masood Nabi, CEO of Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL).
The concerns have deepened recently after Pakistan's LPG shortage worsened following the border closure with Iran.
Pakistan is now seeking alternatives.
Two ships carrying LPG from Oman have arrived at Port Qasim with a combined 7,603 metric tons, raising hopes of a price reduction. The vessel Pryanis unloaded 4,250 metric tons at the SSGC terminal, while Alyssa One discharged 3,083 metric tons at the Engro terminal.
Last year, Pakistan sourced 99% of its LNG imports from Qatar under term contracts. According to Nabi, the main bottleneck is not the availability of gas but the heavily disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Democrats put anti-Russia agenda ahead of American workers - expert
“This hysteria about Russia and Russophobia” is pushing Democrats to back policies harmful to American workers and farmers, says CovertAction Magazine Managing Editor Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov.
🔶 Democrats are p's Russian diesel deal despite its potential to lower fuel prices for struggling US farmers and businesses
🔶 Billions spent on Ukraine and excessive military budgets are draining resources needed at home, while weapons contractors and Wall Street firms profit
🔶 Democrats claim to defend working Americans but continue to back sanctions that hurt the US economy
🔶 Economic pressure could drive more Americans to demand an end to sanctions, peace in Ukraine and restored relations with Russia
🔶 Europeans are also increasingly questioning anti-Russia policies as their economies suffer without affordable Russian energy
“This hysteria about Russia and Russophobia” is pushing Democrats to back policies harmful to American workers and farmers, says CovertAction Magazine Managing Editor Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov.
🔶 Democrats are p's Russian diesel deal despite its potential to lower fuel prices for struggling US farmers and businesses
🔶 Billions spent on Ukraine and excessive military budgets are draining resources needed at home, while weapons contractors and Wall Street firms profit
🔶 Democrats claim to defend working Americans but continue to back sanctions that hurt the US economy
🔶 Economic pressure could drive more Americans to demand an end to sanctions, peace in Ukraine and restored relations with Russia
🔶 Europeans are also increasingly questioning anti-Russia policies as their economies suffer without affordable Russian energy
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🇨🇳 China presents four-point peace formula for Africa amid expanding regional interests
China presents four-point peace formula for Africa amid expanding regional interests
The framework was outlined during a meeting this month between Chinese and Togolese leaders and centers African-led security, free from outside intervention
🔶 Respect for sovereignty and UN Charter principles
🔶 Rejection of force and sanctions, in favor of ceasefires reached through dialogue
🔶 A dual focus on immediate security concerns alongside long-term development
Rather than lead a peace process itself, China tends to support approaches led by regional countries and uses its influence carefully, pointing to China-backed roads, power projects, and industrial estates that cannot deliver their intended benefits without peace.
China has been investing in the region under the Belt and Road Initiative, financing projects such as the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway and holding oil, fishing, and maritime interests across Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Djibouti.
China presents four-point peace formula for Africa amid expanding regional interests
The framework was outlined during a meeting this month between Chinese and Togolese leaders and centers African-led security, free from outside intervention
🔶 Respect for sovereignty and UN Charter principles
🔶 Rejection of force and sanctions, in favor of ceasefires reached through dialogue
🔶 A dual focus on immediate security concerns alongside long-term development
Rather than lead a peace process itself, China tends to support approaches led by regional countries and uses its influence carefully, pointing to China-backed roads, power projects, and industrial estates that cannot deliver their intended benefits without peace.
China has been investing in the region under the Belt and Road Initiative, financing projects such as the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway and holding oil, fishing, and maritime interests across Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Djibouti.
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🇺🇸 Democrats sacrifice Americans’ interests for the sake of US global domination – expert
US Democrats have a long history of sacrificing the interest of the American people – especially the US middle class – for the sake of promoting US expansionism – “they do not equate the US being of ordinary Americans,” political analyst Pavel Seleznev tells Sputnik.
🔶 Taking control of either of the US Congress’ chambers would allow the Democrats to use congressional committees to hamper Russian diesel imports through public hearings and probes
🔶 The very threat of becoming a target of lengthy congressional investigations, which could lead to “reputational losses and multimillion dollar fines”, can be enough for US firms to refrain from importing Russian diesel
🔶 Threats against diesel fuel importers would have a negative impact on US agriculture, with soaring diesel prices possibly driving smaller farmers to bankruptcy
Trump’s diesel deal, however beneficial it is to the American economy, threatens to undermine the West’s unity in anti-Russian sanctions, serving as a “dangerous signal to US allies” that unilateral cooperation with Russia is possible
🔶 Meanwhile, neither Democrats nor Republicans currently can resolve the fuel price crisis in the US, which is caused by the “lack of petroleum refining capabilities, global oil prices and high logistics costs in the US”
On October 22, The Washington Post reported that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee had asked companies involved in Russian diesel imports to preserve relevant documents as Democrats prepared for a possible probe.
US Democrats have a long history of sacrificing the interest of the American people – especially the US middle class – for the sake of promoting US expansionism – “they do not equate the US being of ordinary Americans,” political analyst Pavel Seleznev tells Sputnik.
🔶 Taking control of either of the US Congress’ chambers would allow the Democrats to use congressional committees to hamper Russian diesel imports through public hearings and probes
🔶 The very threat of becoming a target of lengthy congressional investigations, which could lead to “reputational losses and multimillion dollar fines”, can be enough for US firms to refrain from importing Russian diesel
🔶 Threats against diesel fuel importers would have a negative impact on US agriculture, with soaring diesel prices possibly driving smaller farmers to bankruptcy
Trump’s diesel deal, however beneficial it is to the American economy, threatens to undermine the West’s unity in anti-Russian sanctions, serving as a “dangerous signal to US allies” that unilateral cooperation with Russia is possible
🔶 Meanwhile, neither Democrats nor Republicans currently can resolve the fuel price crisis in the US, which is caused by the “lack of petroleum refining capabilities, global oil prices and high logistics costs in the US”
On October 22, The Washington Post reported that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee had asked companies involved in Russian diesel imports to preserve relevant documents as Democrats prepared for a possible probe.
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