UK Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton hosted the tenth Dragon Group meeting in London. Representatives from across the Gulf and Middle East attended.
France’s National Assembly has begun examining the revenue section of the first part of the 2027 budget bill. A final vote on this section is scheduled for November 3.
Kazakhstan’s State Flag was raised on 43 flagpoles across Zhetysu Region for Republic Day and the 35th anniversary of Independence. The events were aimed at strengthening patriotism, national unity and civic identity.
Pakistan condemned Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah regions. Islamabad reaffirmed its support for the kingdom’s security and defence.
Turkmenistan’s president made 15 state, official and working visits abroad in 2025. The country also hosted 31 visits by foreign heads of state and government.
Afghanistan’s Technical and Vocational Education Authority met with the leadership of Malaysia Polytechnic University. The sides discussed a draft memorandum and the possibility of setting up a joint applied-learning centre.
Japan will change its tax-free shopping system for foreign travelers on November 1, 2026. The consumption tax will be refunded after customs confirms the goods are being taken out of the country.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded on X to some parties’ use of the phrase “Iran conflict.” The spokesperson said the term distorts the truth about the war of aggression against Iran.
Russia and Madagascar plan to continue cooperation in education. Talks covered Russian-language instruction, teacher training and participation in international education projects.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker to discuss energy cooperation. The sides discussed energy security, LNG supplies and investment opportunities.
Shymkent marked Republic Day with the raising of the State Flag on a 100-metre flagpole. Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov, residents, members of the public and young people took part.
The UK will invest in protection against AI-related threats, support for British companies and infrastructure. The package includes a lab to monitor biological threats and projects across the regions.
India’s contingent won a record 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games, its best result at the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes.
A ceremony marking Republic Day was held in Aktau on October 25, with the State Flag raised at the Square of State Symbols. Government representatives, young people, military personnel and residents attended.
South Korea has issued a special travel advisory for Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province, where smoke from forest fires has persisted for four months. The haze has disrupted flights and contributed to a rise in acute respiratory infections.
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