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31.10.2026 14:31 China's first shipborne stealth reconnaissance-strike integrated drone GJ-21 has recently completed its first takeoff and landing operation aboard the Sichuan, China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a navy source said.

31.10.2026 14:31 China's latest Communist Party plenum could help institutionalize Xi Jinping's prolonged rule while preparing a new generation of officials without identifying a successor, scholars said at a forum in Taipei on Friday.

31.10.2026 14:31 China's GJ-21 reconnaissance and strike stealth drone recently completed its first successful takeoff and landing aboard the Sichuan, the country's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, marking a breakthrough in the Chinese Navy's ability to operate fixed-wing stealth drones from large maritime combat platforms, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

31.10.2026 14:31 China's GJ-21 reconnaissance and strike stealth drone recently completed its first successful takeoff and landing aboard the Sichuan, the country's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, marking a breakthrough in the Chinese Navy's ability to operate fixed-wing stealth drones from large maritime combat platforms, according to the Xinhua News Agency. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that this is a global first, bringing the PLA one step closer to an era of drone carriers. The Type 076 amphibious assault ship has thus become the world's first catapult-enabled drone carrier.

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31.10.2026 14:31 Kim Song, permanent representative of the DPRK to the UN, issued the following press statement on October 29:

31.10.2026 14:31 Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the margins of the G20 in Atlanta to review progress across the trilateral partnership that advances security and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific.

31.10.2026 14:31 Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated विश्व-2026 , organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies , at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on October 30, 2026. The event, themed "Showcasing Defence Capabilities, Strengthening Global Partnerships," featured a seminar on "DRDO Defence Solutions for Partner Nations: From Technology to Strategic Partnerships."

31.10.2026 14:31 Ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 29 Oct 2026, marking the conclusion of a successful port call. The visit featured bilateral engagements between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy , reinforcing defence cooperation and the maritime partnership between the two nations.

31.10.2026 14:31 Defence Research and Development Organisation participated in the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from October 27 to 29, 2026. The conclave with the theme 'Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society', was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and was jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments under the guidance of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The event showcased cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs, and thought provoking discussions with Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders - igniting a new era of scientific leadership.

31.10.2026 14:31 James Thomas Ashbacher, 37, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, a former U.S. government contractor, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday for allegedly leaking national defense information by posting the information on a popular social media site, unlawfully retaining other national defense information at his residence, and stealing night vision goggles from the U.S. Army's Special Operations Command.

31.10.2026 14:31 Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 30 Oct 2026, as part of her ongoing operational deployment to the Southern Indian Ocean Region. The port call reflects the close maritime partnership between India and Mauritius and provides an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation through professional interactions, joint activities and cultural exchanges.

31.10.2026 14:31 The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for one year until 31 October 2027, reiterating its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the Mission, Hanna S. Tetteh, in her efforts to further an inclusive political process.

31.10.2026 14:31 Explanation of Vote by Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

31.10.2026 14:31 Today, the United States designated former Libyan Judicial Police official Osema Almasri Habeesh Najeem as well as his wife, Aml Faraj Mohamed Makhluf, under Section 7031 for his involvement in gross violations of human rights, namely the torture and cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees in the Mitiga and al Jadida prisons.