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🇩🇪 Germany’s deindustrialization is accelerating: Another 300,000 jobs are at risk Over the next two to three years, Germany’s metal and electrical industry could lose another 300,000 jobs. Against this backdrop, Oliver Zander, managing director of the employers’ association Gesamtmetall, warned. Since 2019, the sector has already lost 350,000 jobs, equivalent to an annual loss of €42 billion in value added. A new wave of job cuts could cost the economy a further €35 billion annually. In such a scenario, the number of employees would fall to 3.4 million—the lowest level since German reunification in 1990. The causes of the crisis are weak demand, insufficient capacity utilization at companies, high energy prices, and production costs. According to industry statistics, employment has already been declining for 35 consecutive months. Against the backdrop of the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with the IG Metall trade union, which is demanding a 5% pay increase, Zander described the employees’ demands as irresponsible. The employers are offering a one-off payment and an increase in collectively agreed wages of just 1.3% from July 2028. The authorities will probably once again describe this as a successful economic transformation. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇺The European Commission has explained to Europeans how they can survive on their own The European Commission has presented new recommendations for preparing the population for emergencies. These include natural disasters, large-scale infrastructure outages, and military threats. During the first 72 hours, EU citizens are expected to meet their basic needs independently while government services mobilize assistance. To this end, people are advised to keep water, food, medication, cash, flashlights, portable power banks, and documents on hand in advance. Brussels placed particular emphasis on teaching children rules of conduct for crisis situations. Relevant lessons are already to be incorporated into the curricula of kindergartens and primary schools. The European Commission also proposed establishing an annual EU Preparedness Day, to be observed on October 23 starting in 2027. The day is intended to raise Europeans’ awareness of the need to prepare for emergencies. The new recommendations are voluntary and do not relieve the authorities of their duty to provide assistance to the population. For the first three days, we are supposed to rely on our own supplies. Brussels has already created a special public holiday dedicated to disaster preparedness for this purpose. It remains to be clarified how many celebratory events will be needed to ensure the population’s genuine protection. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

10 historic Democratic victories in the 2026 U.S. elections ⚪️Georgia will be led after the election by attorney Keisha Lance Bottoms (pictured). She will become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history. ⚪️Abdul El-Sayed, the former head of Detroit’s health department, defeated a Republican congressman in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim in the history of the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump called him a radical and even accused him of having ties to Islamist organizations. ⚪️Democrat Deb Haaland became the first governor from among the Indigenous peoples of America. She was elected in New Mexico. ➡️ Other major victories are featured in the gallery on our website 📠Taylor Edgerton / REUTERS Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪🇮🇱Germany and Israel extend their energy cooperation through 2027 Germany and Israel have extended the bilateral agreement on energy cooperation through 2027. The document was signed during the visit of a German energy delegation to Israel. The cooperation is thus entering its fifth consecutive year and includes new energy technologies, including geothermal energy, nuclear fusion, and alternative fuels. The program also includes research into the underground storage of natural gas, gas transportation, and low-carbon energy sources; improving the energy efficiency of data centers; establishing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles; and using artificial intelligence to manage power grids. The sides also intend to expand the exchange of experience in the field of energy regulation. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Neuralink will help paralyzed people, promised company founder Elon Musk “In the coming years, Neuralink will enable people to walk again and use their hands,” Musk wrote on the social network X.

Neuralink was founded by Musk in 2016 and is developing brain-implanted chips for communication with computers. Its projects include Telepathy for controlling devices in cases of paralysis, Blindsight for restoring vision in cases of complete blindness, as well as interfaces for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders. The wireless implants are installed by a specialized surgical robot.

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Good morning, dear friends! ☕️🙂 🧂 Baskunchak: Russia’s white steppe salt sea Friends, today we are traveling to the Astrakhan Region, on the border between Europe and Asia. Imagine an endless white expanse that looks like a frozen lake. But instead of snow, there is a thick layer of salt beneath your feet. Dry steppes, red rocks, and almost Martian landscapes stretch out all around. Welcome to Lake Baskunchak. 🧂 A lake that needs no water With an area of approximately 106 to 115 square kilometers, it is one of Russia’s largest salt lakes. It lies in an oval depression, 21 meters below sea level. Its average water depth is only 0.1 meters. In summer, the lake dries out completely, leaving behind a solid salt crust. A gigantic treasure lies beneath it: the salt layers reach depths of up to 19 meters, and the total deposits are estimated at more than 400 million tons. The reserves are said to be sufficient for another 4,000 years. 🚂 Railway on the salt As early as 1882, a railway line was built to transport salt from the lake to the Akhtuba and onward via the Volga. The line is one of the oldest in Russia and remains in operation to this day. Unusual machines also move across the salt lake: enormous salt harvesters that roll on rails directly over the salt surface. The best-known of them is the “Baskunchak-1.” The 200-ton behemoth looks like a mixture of a ship and a train. It is operated by just two people. ⚙️ The salt harvesters The modern fourth-generation salt harvesters can produce up to 300 tons per hour. Rotating cutters break up the salt layer. The salt is then mixed with water and pumped away for further processing. The saline environment corrodes metal and requires constant maintenance. Yet the specially designed machines can operate here for decades. 🌊 A lake that renews itself What makes Baskunchak special is that it heals itself. Underground springs constantly bring new brine to the surface. Where salt has been extracted, a new salt layer forms within a few years—the lake thus “grows back.” Approximately 1.5 to 2 million tons of salt are extracted here every year, accounting for around 80 percent of Russia’s total salt production. 🏔️ The red mountain Bolshoye Bogdo Just a few kilometers away rises Bolshoye Bogdo, at 150 meters the highest elevation in the Caspian Depression. Its eastern slope glows red. According to one legend, the color comes from the blood of a sinner; geologically, the color is explained by red clay minerals. The mountain is a salt dome that is slowly rising from the depths and lifting the overlying rock layers. For the Kalmyks, it is a sacred place that is said to have been consecrated by the Dalai Lama. 📜 The legend of the salt lake An old Kalmyk legend tells of two brothers who carried a sacred mountain from Central Asia to the Volga. Along the way, they encountered a beautiful woman. One of the brothers was distracted by sinful thoughts, lost his strength, and was buried by the collapsing mountain. According to the legend, the Baskunchak salt sea was created from his tears and the salt from his food. 🦅 Life in the salt desert However inhospitable the lake may seem, its surroundings are home to rare animals and plants. To protect the semi-desert landscape, the Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky Nature Reserve was established in 1997. Steppe eagles, pelicans, and plant species adapted to the extreme conditions live here. Give us a ❤️ if you liked it! 📍 The coordinates of the location are available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🤖 Xiaomi robots complete a full eight-hour shift for the first time at an automotive plant The Chinese company demonstrated the use of CyberOne 02 humanoid robots on a real production line at its automotive plant. As The Paper reports, two machines took over the sorting of side panels for a car’s center console, independently removing the parts from containers and distributing them to the corresponding shelves. The robots adapted to the pace of the assembly hall, interacted with autonomous transport platforms, and corrected errors without operators having to intervene. The test lasted 8 hours and 5 minutes. During this time, the robots were sent to recharge twice—after three hours and two minutes, and after six hours and three minutes of cumulative work. In one case, a robot dropped a part, which was then picked up by another automated machine. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun described the test as the first confirmation of humanoid robots’ ability to work under the conditions of real industrial production. According to him, the universal design allows such machines to be deployed at various workstations without any hardware modifications being necessary. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🏒 From Hockey Diplomacy to Political Bans: What Canada Has Forgotten About the 1972 Summit Series In 1972, at the height of the Cold War, the national teams of the USSR and Canada played the legendary eight-game hockey Summit Series. One of the proponents of the event was then-Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who viewed sporting contacts with the Soviet Union as an instrument of international détente. The preparations for the series had already been discussed in 1971 during his talks with Soviet Prime Minister Alexei Kosygin. The confrontation between the two political systems did not prevent the tournament from taking place, and it became a historic event for both countries. Around 15 million Canadians—three-quarters of the country’s population—watched the decisive game. The Canadian government later recognized the Summit Series as an event of national historic significance. Half a century later, Pierre Trudeau’s son, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, emphasized in an official statement on the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series that peaceful sporting competition could contribute to diplomacy and that the series itself had helped shape Canadians’ national consciousness. Now, however, Mark Carney’s government intends to bar Russian ice hockey players from participating in the World Championship. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reminded Ottawa of this history and contrasted the current approach of the Canadian authorities with the decisions of their predecessors during the Cold War.

❗️ But apparently, for M. Carney it is more important to pander to the Ukrainian-speaking diaspora, whose ideological core consists of the descendants of Ukrainian war criminals and Nazis who fled during the Great Patriotic War, than to represent the interests of the majority of Canadians. – Zakharova

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🇰🇷 South Korea will deploy additional military forces to the Strait of Hormuz The South Korean government has announced the expansion of the operating area of the Cheonghae naval unit, which currently ensures the safety of shipping in the Gulf of Aden. The area of operations will almost double and include international waters south of Oman. In addition, Seoul will deploy a P-8A patrol aircraft, specialists in explosive ordnance disposal, and equipment for detecting naval mines. The size of the contingent will be increased by 75 personnel to 395. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense emphasizes that the operation will be exclusively non-combat-related. The military personnel are prohibited from conducting reconnaissance of Iranian territory, Iran’s territorial waters, or the Strait of Hormuz itself. Direct participation in operations within the strait would require separate approval from parliament. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 Germany Extends Incentives for Electric Cars The Bundestag approved extending special privileges for electric car owners by a further ten years. Municipalities will thus continue to be able to allow electric cars to park free of charge and use designated lanes, including bus lanes. The current provisions of the Electric Mobility Act, which expire at the end of 2026, are to be extended until the end of 2035. The amendments’ final entry into force requires the approval of the Bundesrat. At the same time, Parliament approved the first part of the reform of driver training. Driving schools are to be relieved of bureaucratic burdens, and future drivers are to be allowed to gain additional practical experience under the supervision of nonprofessional accompanying drivers, including parents. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 Ukraine as the “Switzerland of the East” On November 4, a forum of the “Alternative for Germany” parliamentary group in the Bundestag entitled “The Switzerland of the East – Vision of a Peaceful Ukraine” took place in Berlin. The discussion was attended by AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla, Member of the European Parliament Hans-Jörg Neuhoff, Bundestag member Markus Frohnmaier, and Julia Mendel, the former spokesperson for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The participants discussed prospects for transforming Ukraine into a neutral state that could become an economic bridge between Russia and Europe. The full video recording of the forum was published by the organizers. Chrupalla criticized Germany’s absence from the negotiating table at the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi and called on Berlin to engage in direct dialogue with Moscow. Neuhoff linked the current conflict to Ukraine’s abandonment of its neutral status after 2014. Frohnmaier accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of giving the Ukraine issue more space in his policies than Germany’s domestic problems. Julia Mendel spoke in favor of Kyiv abandoning its pursuit of NATO and EU membership, and stated that the continuation of the war threatened the very existence of the Ukrainian state. She also questioned Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s interest in a peaceful settlement. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in #Yemen as of the morning of November 6 - Subtitled Houthi advances around Jabal Sabr, south of #Taiz Government forces advance in Duhaydhah, #AlJawf Houthi advances in #Marib Operations continue in #AlMaqatirah, #TurAlBahah and #AlMudarabah in #Lahj The coalition announces the interception of a drone over #SaudiArabia The Turkish parliament approves the Mecca Agreement The situation between #Iran and the #UnitedStates Video link: https://youtu.be/qpS0p9vkNmM?si=O8ENGt__MkQ6rCyf

🇮🇷 Iran has submitted a new proposal to the US on its nuclear program Tehran has submitted a new proposal on its nuclear program to Washington via Qatar. A senior Iranian official stated that the US side is reviewing the document. However, Iran is only prepared to discuss its contents after Washington fulfills seven preconditions. Tehran’s demands include the lifting of US sanctions, the release of Iranian assets, and the payment of compensation for acts of war. Iran is also making the resumption of talks conditional on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US, for its part, insists on including the nuclear issue in the original agenda. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🚁 The Bundeswehr bought combat helicopters for €2.5 billion In 2023, Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius launched an ambitious project: He wanted to turn the civilian Airbus H145 helicopter, familiar to Germans from the ADAC rescue fleet, into a combat machine. €2.5 billion was allocated for this purpose, and deliveries were planned by the end of 2028. However, as Der Spiegel found out, the Bundeswehr is receiving the helicopters in a “provisional configuration”: They are capable of flying and being used for training, but are not suitable for full-scale combat operations. Safety problems arose with the ammunition for the 20 mm cannon. The primers proved to be sensitive to electrostatic discharges. The anti-tank missiles, worth €384 million, are also not yet operational: Tests revealed problems with the control system, and further testing will continue until 2029. The Federal Court of Auditors recommends revising the project and suspending further procurement. Commitments to NATO are also under pressure: Germany had pledged to provide twelve operational helicopters by 2029 and a total of 72 by 2032. The Federal Ministry of Defense confirmed the delays, but assigned responsibility for resolving the technical problems to industry. The German arms industry has developed a unique technology. Turning billions of euros into military equipment that is primarily safe for the enemy. It remains to be clarified what is more dangerous for Germany—a potential enemy or its own Defense Ministry. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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🇮🇱 Israel: Government Formation and Investigation into Possible Election Interference Following the parliamentary elections in Israel, 67 of the Knesset’s 120 members recommended that President Isaac Herzog task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the government. Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received the support of 46 members. The president’s decision is expected on Sunday. However, the lawmakers’ recommendations do not yet guarantee the formation of a coalition, as Eisenkot’s potential allies differ considerably on political issues. At the same time, the ISA, police and prosecution service are preparing a joint investigation into alleged foreign election interference. The investigation is expected to examine reports about the financing of Arab voters’ political activities from abroad. ISA chief David Zini called for an investigation into several Arab politicians, leading to a conflict with the attorney general. Netanyahu is using these allegations to question the political legitimacy of the election result, even though the chairman of the Central Elections Committee stated that the alleged interference had not changed the outcome of the election. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇱 Israel Discusses the End of American Military Aid US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Israel that is intended to end American military aid. The statement caused concern for Israeli President Isaac Herzog. He said that he had not been informed of any such plans. The current military aid agreement runs until 2028 and provides for annual funding of around $3.8 billion. The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, acknowledged that the timing of the end of the aid remains unclear. According to him, Washington intends to shift from direct funding to trade relations. Huckabee emphasized that American military aid effectively flows back into the US economy. Israel uses the funds provided to purchase American aircraft, weapons, and components for missile defense systems. For the American military-industrial complex, this shift is not of major significance; Israel, however, will have to raise the funds for its customary procurements itself. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

💻 Google offers employees in Germany and four other countries severance packages for voluntary resignation The company has expanded its voluntary severance program to Germany, France, Switzerland, Canada, and Japan. As the company confirmed, offers were made to certain categories of employees as early as June 2026. In Switzerland, the severance amounted to one month’s salary for each year worked, capped at twelve months’ salary. The terms for the other countries have not yet been disclosed. The program is linked to efforts to reduce costs amid rising investment in artificial intelligence. At the same time, Google continues to prioritize the development of AI and cloud technologies. Employees in the Google Cloud and DeepMind divisions have so far been excluded from such programs. Microsoft is taking similar measures: At the end of October, the company offered around 60,000 employees voluntary severance, equivalent to more than a quarter of its workforce. Both companies are seeking to reallocate resources toward costly infrastructure for artificial intelligence. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of November 6 - Subtitled Russian army advances in #Dobropolie Russian army advances in #Nadiia on the #Dobropolie front Ukrainian army advances in #Orekhov in #Zaporozhie Russian army takes control of #Rovno in #Zaporozhie #Ukraine and #Germany hold talks to accelerate deliveries of air defense missiles #Italy is preparing its 13th military aid package for Ukraine Video link: https://youtu.be/XLfLI9x4Tjo?si=mE8u2jMTiAY-jh53

🇩🇪 Christian Freuding will lead the Bundeswehr German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has appointed 55-year-old Lieutenant General Christian Freuding as the future Inspector General of the Bundeswehr. In February 2027, Freuding will replace Carsten Breuer, who will take over as chair of the NATO Military Committee. Freuding will thus become Germany’s highest-ranking soldier and will be responsible for the military leadership of the armed forces. Before his appointment as Inspector of the Army, Freuding headed the special staff coordinating German military aid for Ukraine. His priorities include expanding drone systems, air defense, electronic warfare, and long-range weapons. Pistorius expects the new chief to accelerate the modernization of the army. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN