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• China's space tracking ship Yuanwang-3 departs for new monitoring missions PLA Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- China's space tracking ship Yuanwang-3 set sail on Thursday for the Pacific Ocean from the dock of the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department in east China's Jiangsu Province for its upcoming maritime monitoring missions, the ship's fourth voyage this year.
• India-US Defence Policy Group Meeting in Washington DC India PIB 09 Oct 2021 -- Defence Secretary of India Dr Ajay Kumar and the US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Dr Colin Kahl co-chaired the 16th meeting of the India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) on 08 October 2021 in Washington DC.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid and the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed US Dept. of State 09 Oct 2021

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• For The Turkmen And Uzbek Leaders, A Meeting Of Minds On Afghanistan RFE/RL Gandhara 09 Oct 2021 -- Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov just visited Uzbekistan for talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev and, even though the two leaders have met several times recently, it was important for them - and only them - to sit down to discuss the number one topic in the region these days: Afghanistan.
• Taliban warn US against 'destabilizing' Afghan government Press TV 09 Oct 2021 -- The Taliban have warned the United States against destabilizing the government in Afghanistan, as the two sides held their first face-to-face meeting since the withdrawal of foreign forces from the country.
• Taliban vow punishment as death toll from Shia mosque blast mounts Press TV 09 Oct 2021 -- The Taliban have pledged punishment for those behind Friday's deadly bomb attack on a Shia mosque in northern Afghanistan, for which the Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility.
• Afghan Delegation Demands Unfreezing of Country's Foreign Assets at Doha Talks With US Sputnik 09 Oct 2021 -- The negotiations between the Taliban* and the United States took place in the Qatari capital Doha on Saturday.
• Ethiopia launches new major offensive against Tigray Press TV 09 Oct 2021 -- Ethiopia has launched a new major offensive against the northern region of Tigray, just a week after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was inaugurated for a new five-year term as the leader of Africa's second-most populous country.
• Minsk Group Co-Chairs Ready To Facilitate Meeting Of Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- International mediators say they are ready to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia as the two Caucasus nations attempt to end their long-standing conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
• Targeted Civilian Killings Shock Region of Indian-Administered Kashmir VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- The road leading toward a cremation ground in the Batamaloo neighborhood of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir on Friday reverberated with chants of "Great is the God" and "We Want Justice" as thousands of Sikh mourners carried a body at shoulder height to fulfill its last rites.
• Lack of Funds Will Force Aid Cuts to DRC, UN Official Says VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- A U.N. official says a funding shortage means humanitarian aid will have to be cut for many of the nearly 10 million people in Democratic Republic of Congo facing multiple crises because of lack of money.

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• WADA Revokes Approval Of Russian Anti-Doping Laboratory RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revoked the right of a Russian laboratory to carry out blood sample analysis after it failed to comply with laboratory standards and ethics.
• Xi stresses overcoming all major risks, challenges impeding China's path to national rejuvenation People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized Saturday the need to overcome all major risks and challenges that may impede China's path to national rejuvenation.
• China will engage in common efforts to oppose hegemony, power politics: Xi People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China will work to strengthen solidarity with the peoples of all other countries and engage in common efforts to oppose hegemony and power politics.
• Socialism with Chinese characteristics only correct path toward national rejuvenation: Xi People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Socialism with Chinese characteristics has proven to be the only correct path to realize national rejuvenation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.
• Xi calls on all Chinese to forge ahead toward national rejuvenation People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called on all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to continue to forge ahead toward the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
• China marks 1911 Revolution anniversary, pooling strength for national rejuvenation PLA Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- China held a high-profile meeting in Beijing on Saturday to mark the 110th anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 that ended the thousands-year-long absolute monarchy in the country.
• China forges ahead in full-time training of carrier-borne fighter pilots PLA Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- China has preliminarily possessed the capability of full-time training of carrier-borne fighter pilots, said Wang Yong, the 23rd carrier-borne fighter pilot of the Chinese Navy and head of a training group under the PLA Naval Aviation University,at the 13th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China).
• Oaths by 16 HKSAR district council members announced invalid People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday announced that oaths taken by 16 District Council (DC) members on Oct. 4 were invalid.
• Central gov't spokesperson lauds HKSAR chief executive's policy address People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- A Chinese central government spokesperson on Friday spoke positively of the 2021 policy address by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam.
• Liaison office of central gov't supports HKSAR gov't in seizing opportunities, bolstering economy People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday voiced support for the HKSAR government in administering Hong Kong in accordance with the law, seizing development opportunities, and improving the economy and people's livelihood.
• China Restricts Abortions to Counter Shrinking Population VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- After three decades of abortions during the one-child era, the procedure advertised in China as "safe, quick and painless" at bus stops, in magazines and on flyers is now facing restrictions.
• Taiwan rejects Beijing's 'one country, two systems' unification formula CNA 09 Oct 2021 -- Taiwan is an independent state and Taiwanese oppose the "one country, two systems" political arrangement proposed by Beijing, Presidential Office spokesman Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said Saturday hours after China's leader Xi Jinping (習近平) reiterated his goal of unifying Taiwan during a speech.
• Xi says Taiwan question will be resolved as national rejuvenation becomes reality People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Taiwan question arose out of the weakness and chaos of the Chinese nation, and it will be resolved as national rejuvenation becomes a reality.
• China's complete reunification will be and can be realized: Xi People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the complete reunification of China will be and can be realized.
• Compatriots across Taiwan Strait should stand on right side of history: Xi People's Daily 09 Oct 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should stand on the right side of history and join hands to achieve China's complete reunification and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
• Xi: Taipei's reunification with China 'must be fulfilled' Press TV 09 Oct 2021 -- China's President Xi Jinping has reiterated opposition to the Chinese Taipei's "independence separatism" and vowed to realize a peaceful reunification with the self-ruled island.
• China's Reunification With Taiwan 'Will Definitely Be Fulfilled', Xi Jinping Says as Tensions Grow Sputnik 09 Oct 2021 -- China continues to perceive Taiwan as a breakaway province, while the authorities in Taipei have repeatedly rejected Beijing's proposal to stick to the "one country, two systems" principle.
• Xi stresses peaceful reunification, calls Taiwan secessionists 'serious threat' to national rejuvenation Global Times 09 Oct 2021 -- At a gathering marking the 110th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the Taiwan question will be resolved along with national rejuvenation and warned that secessionists are a serious threat to that mission, and that those who betray the country will face the trial of history.
• Abolhassan Banisadr, Iran's First President After 1979 Revolution, Dies RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- Abolhassan Banisadr, who was elected Iran's first president after the 1979 revolution and later fled the country and became an outspoken opponent of the theocratic government, has died. He was 88.
• Banisadr, Iran's First President After 1979 Revolution, Dies in Paris VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- Abolhassan Banisadr, the first president of Iran's Islamic Republic, died Saturday in Paris at the age of 88 following a lengthy illness.
• U.S., EU 'Very Disappointed' As Ukraine Delays Appointing Anti-Corruption Head RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- The United States and the European Union have expressed frustration with Ukraine as the nation continues to drag its feet on electing the chief of a unit responsible for prosecuting corrupt officials.
• Ukrainian Prosecutors Widen Investigation Of Kremlin-Allied Lawmaker Medvedchuk RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- Ukrainian prosecutors said they had broadened a criminal investigation into pro-Russian lawmaker Viktor Medvedchuk, accusing him of colluding to finance separatist forces in the eastern Donbas region.
• Austrian Chancellor Kurz Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe Sputnik 09 Oct 2021 -- The politician suggested that Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg should become the new head of the government.
• Complete Blackout in Lebanon as Two Biggest Power Stations Reportedly Shut Down Over Fuel Shortage Sputnik 09 Oct 2021 -- Lebanon's power outage caused by a shortage of fuel is set to continue for several days, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing official sources.