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Putin Hosts BRICS Leaders in Russia, Defying Attempts From West to Isolate Him  

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  • Update Time : Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Putin Hosts BRICS Leaders in Russia, Defying Attempts From West to Isolate Him  

Bloomberg,

President Vladimir Putin will host Russia’s largest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine, using the BRICS summit to demonstrate his defiance of Western attempts to isolate Russia. With tensions brewing over its future direction and influence, members are divided over reducing reliance on the dollar and promoting the yuan as a reserve currency. China, India, South Africa, and other BRICS members will join the summit starting Tuesday in Kazan, with discussions on local currencies and cross-border payments on the agenda.

McDonald’s Didn’t Give Trump Permission to Serve Fries. It Didn’t Need to  

CNN Business,

McDonald’s found itself at the center of the 2024 election after former President Donald Trump served fries at a Pennsylvania location. The company clarified that franchise locations operate independently, and franchisee Derek Giacomantonio accepted Trump’s request, acting in line with McDonald’s core values. The internal memo emphasized that McDonald’s does not endorse political candidates and highlighted that its brand is central to American life.

Hezbollah Strikes Military Intelligence Base in Tel Aviv

Mehr News Agency,

Hezbollah announced it conducted a retaliatory strike against Israel’s Glilot Base, belonging to military intelligence Unit 8200, as part of the Khaybar series of operations. The group stated the action was in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in defense of Lebanon. The attack follows increased Israeli assaults against Lebanon, prompting Hezbollah’s retaliatory campaign.

Canadians and Mexicans Nervously Watch the US Election  

BBC,

With the US presidential election nearing, Canadians and Mexicans are on edge. In Canadian border town Fort Erie, politics can become a heated topic, while Mexican workers crossing to El Paso emphasize the need for stable relations. With Trump proposing import tariffs and Kamala Harris favoring current trade policies, cross-border business is bracing for the impact of election outcomes. Both countries remain the US’s top trading partners, and political changes could affect millions.

‘I Just Like Dogecoin’: Elon Musk Pumps Meme Coin to 4-Month High  

Decrypt,

Elon Musk stated at a political rally that he isn’t actively involved in crypto but likes Dogecoin for its humor and memes. Following his comments and endorsement of Donald Trump, Dogecoin’s price surged to a four-month high of over $0.14. Despite Musk’s dismissal of involvement in crypto policy discussions with Trump, the digital asset sector is gaining attention as Trump champions cryptocurrency and launches his DeFi project, World Liberty Financial.

‘Lunar Soil Bricks’ to Be Sent to China’s Space Station for Experiment  

Global Times,

Bricks made from simulated lunar soil, developed as a potential building material for future moon habitats, will be sent to China’s space station for testing. With compressive strength exceeding that of conventional bricks by more than three times, these bricks are expected to endure the moon’s harsh conditions. The experiments aim to test the material’s resistance to cosmic radiation, temperature changes, and structural suitability for lunar base construction.

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