ĐIỂM NÓNG QUỐC TẾ 24/10: Động đất ở Tây Tạng | Ông Putin nói về hòa đàm

Summary

Earthquake in Tibet

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake killed at least 16 people and injured 32, according to Xinhua. More than 300 homes were reported collapsed. Authorities activated an emergency response and were assessing the damage; electricity and telecommunications were disrupted in the affected area.

Starlink and Ukraine

Donald Trump said Elon Musk had restored Starlink service in Ukraine, but Ukrainian officials said restrictions remained, including limits affecting the speed of Ukrainian drones. The dispute comes amid wider strains between Washington and Kyiv over U.S. policy toward Russia.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his disagreements with Trump were not personal. He opposed sanctions relief for Russia and called for continued military support. Zelenskyy said Ukraine could consider a ceasefire along the current front lines as a basis for negotiations, but would not concede territory.

Possible Tesla–SpaceX merger

The video reported that independent committees at Tesla and SpaceX were considering a merger following shareholder requests. Musk publicly supported the idea, describing it as a logical way to combine work on chips, robotics, and connectivity. Any merger would require shareholder approval.

The segment also attributed strong quarterly revenue and profit figures to SpaceX, citing growth in AI-related business and Starlink subscriptions.

F-35 production

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced a 10-year agreement covering production of 850 F-35 fighter jets, along with support, spare parts, and international orders. Lockheed Martin plans to invest $7 billion in supporting projects, but the arrangement still requires congressional approval and funding.

Ukrainian soldier rescued by drone

A report recounted the rescue of soldier Konstantin Vlasenko, who had spent 491 days isolated near the front. After evacuation vehicles were destroyed and other soldiers died trying to reach him, his unit used a large drone to carry him about 15 kilometres to safety. Vlasenko had lost both feet and faces surgery and rehabilitation.

Iraqi veteran’s military models

Former Iraqi soldier An Hamashi has spent 14 years making detailed models of military vehicles and weapons from scrap metal. He displays them at his home and says he wants to show that discarded materials can be turned into useful and creative work.

Putin on peace talks

Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine, potentially the following month. He argued that negotiations should address security guarantees for both countries and a broader European security framework, and called for a lasting settlement rather than a short-term ceasefire.

Zelenskyy also said Ukraine was prepared to join talks and supported proposals for a ceasefire and other humanitarian measures.

Cambodia’s Funan Techo canal

Authorities in Cambodia’s Takeo province adjusted part of the canal’s route, removing 19 boundary markers and installing 142 new ones to reduce the project’s impact on local communities. The planned canal is 180 kilometres long, with construction expected to proceed in stages. The project is estimated to cost about $1.7 billion and is targeted for completion in 2028.

China’s naval shipbuilding

A report cited in the video estimated that China built more than twice the tonnage of naval vessels as the United States in 2024–25: about 636,000 tonnes compared with 270,000. Russia, India, and Italy followed.

The report warned that China’s shipbuilding capacity, alongside delays in U.S. construction, could affect the balance of naval power. It also cited Chinese figures claiming the country remained the world’s largest shipbuilder in 2025.

Presenters and contributors

No studio presenter is identified in the subtitles. Named contributors and figures featured or quoted include Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio, Konstantin Vlasenko, and An Hamashi.