Sikh extremists protest in Canada

Pro-Khalistani separatists advocating for the creation of the so-called state of Khalistan in the Indian state of Punjab have held a protest in Canada.

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US offers Israel 'compensation' for avoiding attacks on some Iranian targets - reports

The Biden administration has offered Israel a "compensation package" if it refrains from striking some Iranian targets in response to the recent missile attack on the Jewish state, Israeli state broadcaster Kan reported on Sunday.

According to the outlet, talks on a retaliatory strike were held between Israeli and US officials following the Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1.

During the talks, US officials offered Tel-Aviv broad diplomatic support and additional military assistance if certain targets in Iran were not attacked, the publication said.

A senior Israeli official, cited by Kan, said that Israel "always takes into account the opinion of the United States... and is ready to listen to them, but will do everything necessary to protect citizens and the security of the country."

Israel has officially stated that a response to the Iranian attack would be given, but the method of response, place and time of the strike were still at the planning or approval stage. The commander of the US Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla, who is currently in Israel, is attending meetings of the leadership of the security bloc, where this operation is being discussed, according to Kan.

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Russian RS-24 Yars nuclear missile systems go on combat patrol in Novosibirsk missile unit

The RS-24 Yars, part of Russia's strategic arsenal, is a road-mobile or silo-based launch system, with each missile capable of carrying up to three warheads with a 200-kiloton yield. Russia possesses about 772 warheads for these missiles.

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US human rights activist in Donbass: Most Americans oppose supporting Ukraine

A majority of the US population is not in favor of providing aid to Ukraine, and polling also proves this, US human rights activist Dan Kovalik told Sputnik during a visit to Donbass.

"I am certainly the person in the United States who insists that the US should stop supporting Ukraine. And the majority of Americans, as polls show, agree with me and this aid should be stopped," Kovalik pointed out.

The human rights activist said he was visiting Donetsk for the second time. His first trip took place in November 2022, when Ukrainian forces were regularly shelling civilian districts in the city with artillery and missiles. Now, he said, the situation has changed for the better.

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UK has most illegals in Europe amid inability to fix migrant crisis – survey

The UK has been overrun by more illegal migrants than any other European nation, a new study has revealed. There are currently an estimated 745,000 unauthorized immigrants in the United Kingdom, according to Oxford University research.

In other words, illegal arrivals account for one in 100 of Britain’s population. This includes migrants who crossed the English Channel in small boats, failed asylum seekers, and migrants who have overstayed their visas.

The UK’s migrant numbers top those of Germany (up to 700,000), Spain (469,000), Italy (458,000), and France (300,000).

The total number of people crossing the Channel into the UK in 2024 has grown by 5% since September 2023, and is currently at 26,612 people in 503 boats.

Another dismal record of daily arrivals for 2024 was set on October 5, as 973 migrants in 17 small boats crossed the English Channel, per the Home Office. Data also showed there was an overall backlog of 224,742 asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their claim or appealing its rejection.

Growing anti-migrant sentiment in the country and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s failure to handle the crisis triggered a wave of violent riots that rocked Britain earlier this year. Namely, Starmer faced fire for taking too long to coordinate a response to the riots.

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▪️ US reportedly offers Israel 'compensation' for avoiding attacks on some Iranian targets

▪️ Clashes with police at pro-Palestinian march in Rome leave 34 injured

▪️ US human rights activist in Donbass: Most Americans oppose supporting Ukraine

▪️ UK has the most illegals in Europe amid its inability to fix the migrant crisis - survey

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❗️Ukraine is preparing a provocation to accuse Russia of using toxic substances in its special military operation, Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops, said.

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❗️Materials with fabricated evidence of Russian use of poisonous substances will be presented within the framework of the 107th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which begins on October 8, Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops, said.

Other key statements by Igor Kirillov on the issue:

▪️ Ukraine will hand over “evidence” of Russia's use of toxic substances to OPCW representatives for them to draw up an “independent” report;

▪️ In the event the provocation is successful, Ukraine intends to seek to deprive Russian representatives of their positions in the OPCW Technical Secretariat;

▪️ The excessive supply of Ukraine with personal protective equipment is another indication of a forthcoming provocation accusing Russia of using toxic substances;

▪️ The US is involved in the provocation being prepared by Kiev, as evidenced by a statement by a US representative at the OPCW;

▪️ After Kiev's provocation with the use of toxic substances, a decision will be made on disenfranchising Russia as a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention (prohibiting the use of chemical weapons);

▪️ Another platform has been created on the basis of the OPCW that is controlled by the US and used to settle accounts with undesirable countries;

▪️ Materials on Russia's alleged use of toxic substances will be sent to the UN Security Council, as was done in the case of Syria.

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