Donald Trump Returns to New York for a Bombastic Closing Pitch

The Economist,

More than five hours after his rally at Madison Square Garden began, Donald Trump took the stage, greeted by a packed arena of 20,000 supporters. Amid chants of “Elon!” following Elon Musk’s urging of early voting, Trump finally appeared, basking in the crowd’s support in the final days of his campaign.

Georgian President Won’t Recognize Vote Results, Calls For Protests, Alleges Russian Interference

RFE/RL,

After the October 26 elections, Georgia’s pro-Russian Georgian Dream party secured a majority, but opposition groups, citing irregularities and Russian interference, allege a “stolen election.” President Salome Zurabishvili called for protests, stating opposition parties are winning despite alleged vote-rigging. Rising tensions have led to accusations of ballot-stuffing and physical altercations at voting stations. The OSCE will release an assessment of the election’s fairness as protests grow across Tbilisi.

Japan PM Ishiba Says Will Stay in Office Despite Election Setback

Al Jazeera,

Following a disappointing snap election that left Japan’s ruling coalition without a parliamentary majority, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his intention to remain in office. Amid growing mistrust from voters due to a slush fund scandal, Ishiba pledged reforms in political financing. Despite calls for a leadership change, he is likely to lead a minority government. The opposition saw gains but is reportedly unprepared to form a coalition.

Zelensky: Russia Dropped 1,100 Glide Bombs on Ukraine in Past Week

DPA,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a dramatic escalation in Russian aerial attacks, with over 1,100 glide bombs and 560 drone strikes launched on Ukraine within a week. Zelensky urged Western allies for air defense assistance to protect Ukrainian citizens. Russia’s continuous strikes, particularly targeting energy infrastructure, reflect ongoing tensions, with President Putin warning the West against supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons.