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Russia appoints governor: Four civilians have been killed in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Ukraine's Ministry of Energy: Power outages occurred in Kyiv and surrounding areas following Russian attacks.

According to Saudi media outlet Hadas, sources indicate that the United States has halted military training and spare parts supplies to the Iraqi army. Intelligence cooperation with Iraq against the Islamic State (ISIS) continues. ISIS no longer poses a systemic threat to Iraqi security. The United States will continue to cooperate with Iraq.

Kremlin: In coordination with Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed Iran's views on a possible resolution to the conflict to US President Donald Trump.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed "understanding" of some of US President Donald Trump's proposals regarding easing tensions in Ukraine during the phone call.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that the risk of flash flooding remains due to the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Isaias. Isaias is expected to weaken slowly today and dissipate by Sunday.

According to Interfax news agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that its troops have taken control of two settlements in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

According to Japan's Kyodo News, Japan plans to hold a summit with Vietnam in Tokyo in November to discuss energy and security issues.

The document shows that the rotating presidency of the European Union has proposed cutting the EU budget for 2028-2034 by 8% to €1.6 trillion; the European Commission had previously proposed €2 trillion.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: Isaias weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Florida.

A series of attacks by Houthi rebels has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's key event, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, often referred to as the "Davos of the Desert," with six people killed in attacks on the country's airports this week. Business executives are scrambling to assess whether they can still travel to Saudi Arabia for the event. These attacks come just days before the World Petroleum Council's Energy Conference (WPC) and only two weeks before the FII. "We have absolutely no idea what's going to happen," said an executive from a company planning to attend FII. "They want to keep the event going. But it depends on how things develop. The situation is very uncertain." Britain advised its citizens on Thursday to avoid "non-essential travel" to parts of Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, which could make it difficult for some banks to purchase insurance for their employees attending the conference. However, several foreign energy executives said they still plan to attend next week's WPC, noting that they know "the Saudis will remember who stood by them in times of trouble." Some Middle Eastern bankers said they still intend to attend FII, but will not bring their usual large entourages. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the FII organizers and Saudi authorities will view next week's WPC as a "bellwether" for whether to continue hosting the FII. The source stated that security is "clearly a top priority."

Douglas Police Department, Georgia, USA: Five people were shot and killed in a residence on October 9.

Russian authorities say they shot down 15 Ukrainian drones that were heading toward Moscow.

The governor of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region stated that the Russian attack resulted in seven deaths.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicts that Isaias will continue to weaken, but will continue to produce gusts deep inland until it weakens below gale force later today.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Isaias is moving toward southern Alabama, with flash floods and strong winds threatening to spread further inland.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: "Simon" has been classified as a Category 4 hurricane.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency: All roads in Houston County are closed until further notice. The closures will remain in effect until the situation is deemed safe.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency reports that Hurricane Isaias has generated strong winds and caused power poles to collapse, resulting in numerous travel difficulties.

US President Trump: (When asked about hurricane preparations) Everything is under control.