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"A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters carrying corn and owned by Türkiye. Azerbaijani and Indian citizens were on board. As of now, unfortunately, we know that the ship's captain was killed. My condolences. The fate of one other person is still being established. Eleven crew members were rescued, one of them injured," President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

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The Ministry of Defence has codified the Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and approved it for supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Deputy Ambassador James Ford highlighted reports of Russia's violations of international law, including torture, enforced disappearances and the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children. He reaffirmed support for accountability mechanisms and urged Russia to agree an unconditional ceasefire and pursue a just and lasting peace.

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation published a statement on 3 October 2026, warning foreign nationals, including diplomatic personnel, against remaining in Ukraine and purporting to place on them the "responsibility for any possible adverse consequences".

France welcomes the fact that the Syrian Arab Republic has joined the International Partnership against Impunity for Chemical Weapons (PICIAC)

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Türkiye's Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said Sunday that 32 participants from 21 countries had adopted and endorsed the Antalya Declaration, marking the first time a declaration had been endorsed at the International Astronautical Congress' (IAC) Ministers and Members of Parliament Meeting (MMoP), Anadolu Agency reported.

Addressing the Opening Ceremony of the 77th International Astronautical Congress, President Erdoğan said: "Drawing inspiration from history, we have worked to plan how to shape and put our stamp on today and tomorrow, and how to take our rightful place in the future's world. We have determined our targets, strengthened our institutions, invested in our human capital, activated our industry, and supported our universities and research capabilities. We have never allowed Türkiye to lag behind in the space race."

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More than 60 staff at a Russian plague research facility have been isolated following the death of a laboratory worker, sources told RFE/RL's Siberia.Realities, and the United States said it was monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague.

Miras Taszharghanov traveled to the Russian city of Kursk on August 20 to work at a meat-processing plant, expecting to earn 90,000 rubles (about $1,000) a month.

Japan has no plans for a new release from its petroleum reserves following a G7 agreement to coordinate a 100-million barrel drawdown, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.