The Spanish government wanted to allow several Russian warships to refuel in Ceuta. There has been concern that the ships could take part in air strikes against Syria, where Russia has been supporting President Bashar al-Assad. In the face of NATO's criticism and expressed concerns among leading politicians, Spain was now forced to reconsider allowing Russia to refuel in Ceuta. Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian premier and liberal leader in the EU parliament, wrote on Twitter: “It is scandalous that Spain, a member of NATO and the EU, would allow the Russian fleet to refuel and receive technical assistance on Spanish territory”.

Yesterday Venezuelan Parliament voted for impeachment of President Nicolas Maduro. Coalition of opposition parties so called Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) accuses Maduro of infringement of constitutional law and numerous undemocratic activities. In a response Venezuelan President accused opposition of the coup d’état attempt. Julio Borges, leader of the party Primero Justicia informed that National Assembly of Venezuela expects Maduro to turn up at a session on November 1, 2016 and give a proper explanation due to his unjust conduct.

European Council President Donald Tusk asked Belgium to clarify its final position towards CETA by Monday evening. Yesterday, Belgium officially declared that it could not formally back the free trade deal due to its internal disputes. Two of the three regions in Belgium voted against the EU free trade agreement with Canada on Monday. Belgium's Prime Minister, Charles Michel, has failed at removing reservations against CETA at a meeting with leading regional politicians and Belgium can only sign the EU free trade agreement with the consent of all regions. The EU needs the permission of all member states of the EU in order for CETA to be approved.

The group of armed men attacked the police academy in Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday night. As a result of the assault 59 people were killed and more than hundred sustained a serious injuries. Media informed that more than 200 of the trainees were in the building during the attack. Assailants entered the building through the main entrance after the cadets retired for the night. According to the government statement the number of terrorists estimates from 5 to 6. At least two attackers had carried a suicide bomb vests which were detonated during the assault, said Baluchistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti. 

From today onwards, the refugee camp of Calais, called the "jungle" will be cleared. Thousands of refugees are taken by bus to different centers throughout France. For the evacuation and demolition of the dwellings, the French authorities have scheduled a week and 1250 policemen will support the evacuations. Many do not want to leave the camp and violent protests have begun. On Sunday evening police officers had to fire tear gas grenades due to thousands of stone- throwing people in the camp. Also mobile toilets were set on fire by people that did not want to leave.

On October 21 and 22 media reported the Russian Consulate-General to the United States in August officially asked to three U.S. states the authorization to monitor voting on November 8 during presidential election in order to “study the "U.S. experience in organization of the voting process.” In these days, the three states, namely Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana publically announced they have refused to host Russian observers saying that their national law only allows election officials and voter being present in polling stations during the election.