Ukraine and Russia speak out about North Korean soldiers in Russia
On October 20, Ukraine released a video showing North Korean soldiers training at a military base in Russia. The Ukrainian Security Center said that about 10,000 North Korean soldiers could join the Russian army in combat. Meanwhile, South Korea also reported that thousands of North Korean soldiers had been transferred to Russia.
In response to the accusations, on October 22, the Kremlin denied that this cooperation was aimed at any country, and said that information about the North Korean military presence in Russia was very contradictory. The US Secretary of Defense also stated that he could not confirm the presence of the North Korean military in the Russian operation area.
Trump sells french fries right before US election
Just before the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump made headlines when he wore an apron to serve at a McDonald's in suburban Philadelphia. He personally dipped potatoes in hot oil and sprinkled them with salt, then served the dishes to customers, attracting thousands of viewers.
The move appeared to target Kamala Harris, who worked at McDonald's in college. A spokeswoman for Harris described Trump's actions as a sign of "desperation." Harris, meanwhile, celebrated her 60th birthday at church services in Georgia.
BRICS discuss new international financial system to replace USD
Russia has proposed a new international financial system for BRICS countries to replace the US dollar in international payments. According to Reuters, the system is based on blockchain technology and uses digital tokens backed by national currencies. This will help BRICS countries trade without the US dollar, protecting them from Western sanctions.
Russia also proposed a “BRICS Clear” platform for securities trading and encouraged the creation of a common rating method among member countries. The BRICS summit will take place in Kazan at the end of October.
Record high sea levels, unprecedented flooding in China
Since the night of October 21, abnormally high sea levels along the Bohai Sea coast have flooded Liaoning, Hebei provinces and Tianjin city, breaking historical records. The water level remained about 1 meter higher than normal for more than 20 hours, causing widespread flooding and forcing the Chinese government to activate a level 4 emergency response.
Experts say this phenomenon is due to the convergence of astronomical, meteorological, oceanographic and topographical factors. In major cities, traffic was disrupted and many people had to evacuate to higher ground.
