- The Civil Contract held its 6th political meeting in Goris. The Prime Minister published a video.
- The raging fire in Latakia reached the first village of Kessab, inhabited by Armenians, the fire was brought under control.
- SOCAR and the Syrian government signed a memorandum of understanding.
- The fight against terrorism has cost the Turkish economy about $2 trillion: Erdogan.
- Russian air defense forces shot down 33 drones overnight.
- Russian forces hit Lviv, Chernivtsi, Lutsk and Kharkov: casualties and injuries reported.
- Russia and North Korea agree to strengthen strategic dialogue.
- US administration begins mass layoffs at the State Department.
- Israeli forces have struck about 250 targets in Gaza in 48 hours.
Ruben Rubinyan meets with Speaker of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk
On October 16, the President of the RA National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan being in Rome to participate in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
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