Slovakia launched its first battery factory with Chinese firm Gotion, boosting energy independence and EV supply chains.

Slovakia launched its first battery factory with Chinese firm Gotion, advancing energy independence and EV supply chains. India’s women’s cricket team won their first ICC Women’s World Cup, sparking national celebration. Jannik Sinner regained the tennis world No. 1 ranking after winning the Paris Masters. U.S. stocks dipped amid economic concerns, while a government shutdown threat loomed over food aid. Bitcoin ended October in negative territory for the first time in seven years. Asia-Pacific leaders issued a joint trade declaration at the APEC summit. In India, Assam’s chief minister pledged cooperation in a probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death, and Sikh pilgrims prepared for a visit to Pakistan.