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Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 19th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on October 24, 2026, marking nearly two decades of dedicated service in strengthening strategic infrastructure and improving connectivity across the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.

The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on 26 Oct 2026. The exercise further strengthened the longstanding maritime cooperation and operational engagement between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Yard 1283 (Srishti), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa on 27 Oct 2026 by Smt Sandeepa Sahay, in the presence of Shri Vishvajit Sahay, Secretary (Defence Finance). The event reflected the rich traditions and ethos of the Indian Navy. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and GSL attended the occasion.

Launching of first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), Keel Laying of third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and Keel Laying of first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard148) were held on 26 Oct 2026 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the Launching and Keel Laying Ceremony was RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A).

The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi - arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26 Oct 2026. The ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in the presence of a naval band, marking the commencement of the port call. The visit provides an opportunity for professional interaction between the two navies and engagement with sea trainees undergoing training with the First Training Squadron.

The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The exercise is being conducted from 27 October to 06 November 2026. The Indian contingent comprises troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian contingent comprises personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces.

European Union Statement at the United Nations General Assembly 81st Session, Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Ms Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK

The General Assembly opened its annual debate on the US economic embargo against Cuba on Tuesday. On Wednesday, 28 October, Member States will vote for the 34th time on a resolution calling for it to end.

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A new Chinese 40mm cased telescoped ammunition round can punch through 130 millimeters of homogeneous steel armor from a kilometer away - firepower that leaves conventional shells far behind - while offering three damage modes: armor-piercing, high-explosive fragmentation and programmable airburst. The round is already being used by multiple domestic weapons platforms, a Chinese state-owned defense company said on Monday, while providing footage showing the Type 100 support vehicles and new-generation airborne combat vehicles that debuted during the 2025 V-Day military parade.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is not inclined to pursue economic retaliation against China amid escalating tensions over the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang said Tuesday, stressing that trade relations must be handled separately from efforts to protect the country's maritime interests.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), in collaboration with federal, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners, conducted Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT (Op NA-TA) from October 19 to 23, 2026 in Whitehorse, Yukon, to strengthen whole-of-government preparedness and crisis response in support of safety and security in the North.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This was the first visit to Canada by a Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada's government is focused on what we can control: building our strength at home and forging reliable new partnerships abroad. That means diversifying our trade, catalysing new investment, and building the major projects that will create good jobs for Canadians for generations to come. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a key partner in this mission.

On October 27, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reelection as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly fled Brazil for the US after failing to surrender his passports under a Supreme Court order, with police investigating his whereabouts.

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Russian air attacks struck Kyiv late on October 26, hitting a university dormitory and other civilian sites, leaving at least one dead, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukraine's partners to provide the "proper tools" for the country to defend itself.