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The Wall Street Journal: U.S. allies are scrambling to reduce their dependence on SpaceX (SPCX.O).

Local officials stated that a Ukrainian drone arrived at Omsk, a Russian industrial hub.

The United States has updated its travel advice for the Gulf region and several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel, citing "an increased threat of Houthi aggression in the region."

Iranian state television reported that Iranian President Peskhikyan blamed the failure of the interim agreement on the United States, stating, "I still believe we should have negotiated this agreement."

US President Trump: There's a "fake news" report claiming I plan to demolish the White House press briefing room and restore the original swimming pool underneath. While I might indeed move these "fake news" reports elsewhere—to a less conspicuous spot—that old swimming pool will absolutely not be restored. I've never even considered doing something so stupid!

German Chancellor Merz: We stand with drivers and our industry, and firmly support a technology-neutral innovation path. If the European Council approves this now, we can clearly announce by the end of this year that the ban on internal combustion engines has been completely shelved.

German Chancellor Merz: Whether from the right or the left, anti-Semitists and enemies of Israel will always be met with our firm opposition. We will never tolerate or accept them!

The French Interior Minister said police arrested 135 people and seized various weapons in operations related to the protests.

According to The Guardian, French police fired tear gas at protesters in Lyon.

U.S. President Trump: Today, I'm hosting a huge rally in the great state of Georgia to support Mike Collins—one of Washington's hardest-working and most respected members of Congress; and also to support the outstanding Rick Jackson—who is poised to become Georgia's next governor. They are both fantastic! I won Georgia with a record number of votes. See you later.

France 24 news: The French "Yellow Vest" movement is calling for a new round of protests on October 31.

According to Sputnik News, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi spoke highly of his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Araqchi stated that the discussions focused on strengthening strategic relations, expanding political and economic cooperation, and exploring key regional and global issues. He added that Russian President Putin and Iranian President Pezechzian will continue their consultations in Moscow next week.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on the 23rd that Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand have formally joined the BLOOM cross-border digital currency cooperation initiative. The three central banks will work with industry to make cross-border transfers faster and more convenient. Cooperation will focus on: studying cross-border acceptance and settlement of digital currencies; promoting interoperability between national payment systems; and strengthening identity verification, transaction screening and risk management to secure cross-border transactions. Participant list has expanded to include Mastercard, Visa, Ripple, MAYBANK, Airwallex, Monee, Nium, ShopeePay and the World Bank Group (WBG).

Russian Embassy in Tehran: We have noted reports from some hostile media outlets claiming that staff of the Russian Embassy in Iran and Russian experts working at the Bushehr nuclear power plant are evacuating. In response, we declare that neither embassy staff nor Russian experts working at the Bushehr nuclear power plant have left Iran.

France 24 news: 11,000 protesters in Orléans, France, oppose the National Rally.

Market news: The United States has updated its travel advisory for Israel, warning of an increased threat of regional attacks by Houthi rebels. The travel advisory level remains unchanged, but U.S. citizens are still urged to reconsider their trips to Israel.

German Chancellor Merz: We are facing a huge threat to our freedom from Russia; Russia aims to destabilize Germany.

Market news: The U.S. State Department has kept its travel warning for Iraq at the highest level.

Saudi media outlet Alhadath: The United States accuses Iraq of "failing to guarantee the safety of its citizens in Iraq," and that American citizens in Iraq face the risk of "violence and kidnapping."

Iranian Ambassador to Germany: Negotiations are not a political gesture; Tehran's legitimate interests and concerns must be acknowledged.