Biden postpones trip to Germany, EU Council approves new sanctions against Russia - Tuesday brief

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EU Council approves new sanctions against hybrid threats from Russia

The EU Council has approved new frameworks for sanctions targeting Russia's destabilizing actions abroad. The measures will allow for the prosecution of individuals and organizations that undermine the security and sovereignty of the EU, according to the EU Council.

The new measures are aimed at countering hybrid threats, including interference in electoral processes, sabotage of critical infrastructure, the spread of disinformation, and cyberattacks.

Not going to Ramstein? Biden postpones his trip to Germany due to hurricane

US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany. This is related to Hurricane Milton, which is expected to strike Florida soon, according to the White House.

"Given the projected trajectory and strength of Hurricane Milton, President Biden is postponing his upcoming trip to Germany and Angola," the statement said.

It also became known that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will not attend the meeting either.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his concern regarding President Biden's decision to postpone his visit to Germany. He emphasized that the meeting with the American leader "would have been of great significance," and preparations for it were underway "on all fronts."

Hezbollah fires over hundred rockets into northern Israel

Yesterday, October 8, Lebanon attacked Israel's Haifa with rockets. In total, more than a hundred missiles were launched during two waves of shelling, Al Jazeera reports.

During the first wave of shelling from Lebanon, 85 rockets were fired at the coastal city. A little later, another 20 missiles were launched toward Haifa in the north of the country.

Gap between Harris and Trump in polls halves - Reuters

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris continues to lead her opponent, Donald Trump, in the polls. However, the gap between them has narrowed, according to the results of a Reuters and Ipsos poll.

According to the poll results, Harris leads Trump by 3 percentage points — 46% to 43%.

In a previous poll conducted from September 20 to 23, Trump was trailing Harris by 6 percentage points.

North Korea may send its soldiers to war against Ukraine - South Korean Defense Ministry

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) may send its military to Ukraine to support the Russian Federation, and the likelihood of this scenario is considered very high, according to South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun.

During an address to lawmakers at parliamentary hearings, the minister reminded attendees that Russia and North Korea signed a mutual agreement akin to a military alliance.