President Putin decides on nuclear weapons, North Korea says they will stand by Russia until it wins, US election "boils"

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06:12 | 11/04/2024

Conflict in Ukraine, Russia determined to maintain nuclear forces at a “sufficient” level, Pyongyang affirming to stand side by side with Moscow until victory, controversial statements by former US President Donald Trump… are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian …

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced strategic nuclear training on October 29. According to the leader, nuclear forces are a "reliable guarantee" of Russia's sovereignty and security. Mr. Putin affirmed that Moscow is not participating in an arms race, will not rush into a new arms race, but needs to maintain the strength and combat readiness of nuclear forces at a "sufficient" level. (Source: Reuters)

US President Joe Biden playfully bit a baby's leg during a Halloween party hosted by the White House on the evening of October 30. (Source: AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (center) with Prime Ministers Bjarni Benediktsson (Iceland), Petteri Orpo (Finland), Mette Frederiksen (Denmark), Ulf Kristersson (Sweden) and Jonas Gahr Større (Norway) at the Nordic Council 2024 meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 29. Zelensky's first visit to Iceland comes amid a diplomatic push to rally allies around his "winning plan" to end the conflict with Russia. The five countries have pledged billions of euros in aid to Kiev since the conflict broke out in February 2022. (Source: Ukrainian President's Press Office/AFP)

Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27. Mr. Trump ended his 80-minute speech there by criticizing his political opponents, immigration control, the economy and the reimposition of tariffs on American businesses that manufacture abroad. The event was controversial with sensitive statements, drawing criticism from both parties. (Source: The Washington Post)

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Ellipse in Washington, DC, on October 29. The Harris-Walz campaign billed the speech as her “closing argument,” a week before the November 5 election. (Source: Redux)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov welcomes his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow, Russia, on November 1. After the meeting, Choe said North Korea would stand by Russia until Moscow achieved victory in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Lavrov praised the close ties between the two countries. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry/Reuters)

This photo taken on October 27 shows Ukrainian servicemen preparing a cannon before firing at Russian positions in the Kherson region of Ukraine. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has dragged on for nearly three years with no signs of abating. (Source: AP)

Women stand near mattresses placed on the windows of a school that was converted into a shelter for people fleeing Baalbek and its surroundings, in Deir Al-Ahmar, Lebanon, on October 31. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has become increasingly serious, affecting the lives of many local residents. (Source: Reuters)

Smoke rises over the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on October 28, following Israeli airstrikes. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on October 31 rejected Israel's request to evacuate residents in southern Lebanon, calling for increased diplomatic pressure to force Israel to stop its month-long airstrikes. (Source: Reuters)

Palestinians gather to buy bread at a bakery in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on October 28. The conflict between Israel and Hamas in this territory has lasted for more than a year, causing a humanitarian disaster for the people here. (Source: Reuters)

North Korea test-fired a new generation of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-19 on October 31. Observers say North Korea decided to test-fire the new Hwasong-19 at this time as a way for Pyongyang to attract the attention of the international community, when a series of important international events are taking place and are about to take place. (Source: KCNA)

US servicemen look at a South Korean Army AH-64E Apache helicopter firing a missile during a joint live-fire exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, South Korea, on October 30. The exercise took place less than 30 km from the border between South Korea and North Korea, amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula after South Korea and North Korea launched drones into each other's territory. Pyongyang has completely cut off all routes connecting South Korea, while Seoul has conducted many drills with the US in recent times. (Source: Reuters)

Albanian opposition supporters clash with police as they block the main road leading to the capital Tirana after former President Ilir Meta was arrested on corruption charges last week, in Tirana, Albania, October 29. (Source: Reuters)

Women light candles over the half-submerged grave of a family member in Masantol, Philippines, on Oct. 31. Last week, Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, swept through the northeastern Philippines, causing severe flooding across the entire region. (Source: AP)

A man stands among damaged cars in Valencia, Spain, on October 31. Severe flash floods hit the south and east of the country after some areas were hit by heavy rain in just a few hours. Most of the deaths were reported in the Valencia region, which saw its heaviest rainfall in 28 years. (Source: AP)

Police and rescue workers work at the scene after a tram derailed and crashed into a building in central Oslo, Norway, on October 29. (Source: NTB)

A professional skydiver flies over the famous Giza pyramids during the Egyptian International Parachute Festival "Jump Like a Pharaoh", in Giza, Egypt, October 29. (Source: Reuters)

Australian sculptor Clayton Blake's "Odyssey" is on display at Bondi, as part of the annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Sydney, on October 28. Made of stainless steel, the sculpture is said to celebrate "the human spirit and the desire to explore, discover, travel and adventure." (Source: Getty)

The impressive 16-foot-tall sculpture called Quasi is placed on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 30. (Source: AP)

A tree with "eyes" at Lei Street Cultural and Creative District in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, October 28. (Source: VCG/Getty)

Pygmy hippo Toni and her mother, Debbie, are reflected in a pond at the Berlin Zoo on October 29. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)

(according to CNN, Reuters, The Guardian...)

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