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Day: October 16, 2026
The incidents occurred on Thursday near the National Congress, where demonstrators gathered to call for greater financial support for public universities, local newspaper La Nación reported Friday. Those detained included two minors, Anadolu Agency reported.
Police used tear gas and water cannons during the clashes. Eight security personnel were also injured.
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The demonstration was organized by university unions, the National Interuniversity Council and the Argentine University Federation.
Organizers called on the government to implement legislation guaranteeing funding for public universities, including provisions covering staff salaries and student scholarships.
The central rally ended earlier than planned, at around 4:40 p.m. local time, because of heavy rain and clashes in the surrounding area, La Nación reported.
Organizers condemned the police response and renewed their demand for the government to comply with the funding law.
Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva defended the police operation in a post on X, saying that the right to demonstrate did not justify violence. She warned that those who attacked security personnel or damaged public property would face legal consequences.
Authorities estimated that damage to public infrastructure around Congress amounted to 90 million Argentine pesos, equivalent to approximately $59,376, according to La Nación.
The protest comes amid a prolonged dispute between Milei’s government and public universities over funding. University representatives have warned that budget constraints are reducing staff purchasing power and weakening student support.
The government has pursued austerity measures to cut public spending, prompting repeated demonstrations by university staff and students seeking greater resources for public higher education.
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Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said in a social media post that “the missiles fell 500 metres [1,640 feet] from [an] aircraft and about 100 metres [350 feet] from the centre of the runway,” Al Jazeera reported.
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Al-Eryani said a Yemenia Airways flight heading to Cairo, Egypt “was preparing for takeoff when the terrorist Houthi militia targeted the airport”.
He added that passengers and crew were safe following the attack.
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Restrictions at Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky began on Thursday evening, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, said, Kyiv Post reported.
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All four had reopened by 5:43 a.m. Moscow time on Friday, when Domodedovo and Zhukovsky resumed operations after Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defenses had intercepted 94 drones heading toward the capital.
The Moscow Times reported more than 200 flight cancellations at Moscow’s airports during the disruption.
The latest shutdown followed restrictions at all four airports on Oct. 9 and again overnight on Oct. 13-14.
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“US government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia”, the mission said in a post on X, Al Jazeera reported.
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It’s the latest in dozens of alerts by the US embassy this month – after recent missile and drone attacks allegedly carried out by Yemen’s Houthis targeted airports and infrastructure in the kingdom.
“US citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions”, the embassy said, while urging “extreme caution” when choosing to use airports in Saudi Arabia.
It also warned citizens not to film or share information related to Saudi interceptions.
“US citizens have been detained for not adhering to these regulations, including taking photos of government buildings, airports, and impact sites,” it said.
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The Departments of Transportation, Defense and Homeland Security announced the coordinated measure on Friday. The temporary flight restriction took effect the same day and prohibits unauthorized drone activity at altitudes of up to 400 feet (122 meters) above ground level within an area extending one nautical mile (1.9 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border, Anadolu Agency reported.
According to the departments, the restrictions are intended to reduce risks to border security operations, protect federal personnel and facilities, and address threats that the administration attributes to drug cartels and other illicit activities.
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US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the measure builds on President Donald Trump’s efforts to strengthen border security and respond to drone-related threats.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the restrictions would give military commanders greater awareness of potential threats and more options for responding to drone activity.
“The United States government will maintain 100% operational control of our border: land, air, and sea,” Hegseth said.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the initiative would reinforce existing border security efforts and help protect federal personnel.
“This action will help counter cartel drone threats, protect our personnel, and strengthen security in the airspace above the border,” Mullin said.
The announcement did not provide further details on the duration of the temporary restrictions or how enforcement would be carried out.
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis visited Georgia on October 16 in his capacity as the chairperson-in-office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), holding talks with Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and visiting the occupation line near Tskhinvali/South Ossetia.
Cassis, who arrived in Georgia from his visit in Armenia, said he stressed the importance of “upholding democratic principles and Georgia’s international commitments” during the meeting with Kobakhidze, while talks with Kobakhidze and Botchorishvili also reportedly focused on Swiss-Georgian ties, cooperation within the OSCE, and the OSCE’s and Switzerland’s role in conflict resolution in Georgia.
The visit comes as Georgia seeks to secure the OSCE chairmanship for 2027, despite reported opposition from the EU countries. Ahead of the visit, Botchorishvili said on October 9 that Tbilisi was aware of “a number of” EU member states supporting Georgia’s candidacy, despite reports that the bloc was backing Cyprus.
Botchorishvili said Georgia submitted its first-ever bid for the OSCE chairmanship in January. She campaigned for Georgia’s candidacy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.
Joint Press Briefing With Botchorishvili
Following their October 16 meeting, Botchorishvili and Cassis held a joint press briefing, addressing regional security, Georgia’s occupied territories, the OSCE’s role in conflict resolution, and bilateral relations between Georgia and Switzerland.
“The traditional visit of the OSCE chairperson to Georgia is a clear confirmation that support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains an important issue on the OSCE’s agenda,” Botchorishvili said. She also highlighted Switzerland’s “intermediary” role in Georgian-Russian relations for many years, and the role of the Geneva International Discussions as “the only framework” for a dialogue about Russia’s occupation of Georgia’s two regions.
“Georgia firmly continues its policy of peaceful conflict resolution, which, on the one hand, entails the de-occupation of territories occupied by Russia and, on the other, restoring trust and reconciliation among conflict-affected populations,” she said. “In the current circumstances, protecting Georgia’s sovereignty and making decisions based on our own national interests is the only way to preserve peace in our country.”
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“It is precisely as a result of this policy that Georgia is managing to maintain stability and dynamic economic development today, and fulfilling an important role and function in the region,” she added.
Botchorishvili also pointed to the economic dimension of the OSCE’s work, particularly connectivity, and said the two officials had discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation. She also addressed the functioning of OSCE institutions and what she described as attempts to instrumentalize the organization.
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“We also touched on the importance of the proper functioning of OSCE institutions and the challenges that often accompany attempts to instrumentalize the organization,” Botchorishvili said. “Georgia is a constructive and responsible OSCE participating state, committed to the organization’s principles and respectful of the organization and its institutions.”
Botchorishvili concluded by reaffirming Georgia’s commitment to the OSCE’s founding principles and expressing readiness to contribute to their protection, saying “we fully recognize the challenges associated with multilateral diplomacy today and once again express our readiness to contribute, through relations based on mutual respect, to protecting the principles and norms that underpin the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
For his part, Cassis highlighted the longstanding relationship between Switzerland and Georgia, and pointed to economic ties, saying Georgian exports to Switzerland had exceeded USD 100 million, while Swiss exports to Georgia have reached USD 190 million.
“These are not huge figures, but we see enormous potential to build on existing ties and bring our countries even closer together,” Cassis said, according to the Georgian interpretation of his remarks.
He also emphasized mutual trust, citing Switzerland’s role in representing Georgia’s interests in Russia since 2009.
Addressing regional security, Cassis said the situation in the South Caucasus and the “broader challenges” facing the region had been central to the discussions. During the speech, he also stressed the importance of the OSCE as a platform for dialogue among countries with differing positions.
Cassis also reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to peacebuilding, reconciliation and human rights, highlighting the OSCE’s contribution through the Geneva International Discussions.
Meeting with Kobakhidze
Cassis also met with GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, with Botchorishvili, Reconciliation Minister Tea Akhvlediani, and Government Administration Head Levan Zhorzholiani also present at the meeting. The discussions focused on “current issues of cooperation between Georgia and the OSCE, as well as opportunities for further deepening the partnership across various areas,” according to the government press release.
The meeting also addressed “ongoing processes and security challenges in the region,” with Kobakhidze reaffirming the Georgian government’s “firm commitment” to the policy of peaceful conflict resolution, the government press release said. “Attention was additionally drawn to the importance of friendly relations with the Swiss Confederation and prospects for expanding political and economic cooperation.”
Cassis, on his part, wrote on X that the parties discussed “bilateral relations, regional developments and the important role of the OSCE in fostering dialogue and stability,” with the Swiss foreign minister stressing “the importance of upholding democratic principles and Georgia’s international commitments.”
Visit at Occupation Line
As part of his visit, Cassis also visited the occupation line with Tskhinvali/South Ossetia in the village of Odzisi with the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia. He thanked the mission “for its essential work in monitoring the situation on the ground and contributing to security and stability in the region.”
Also Read:
- 08/07/2026 – OSCE PA Adopts Hague Declaration, Resolutions Expressing Concerns About Developments in Georgia
- 19/03/2026 – U.S. Helsinki Commission Members Call to Use Sanctions for Georgia’s Compliance With OSCE Report
- 13/03/2026 – Tbilisi ‘Vigorously Rejects’ OSCE Findings as Member States Call to Fulfill Recommendations
- 11/03/2026 – OSCE PA Delegation Concludes Visit to Georgia, Notes ‘Absence of Political Dialogue’
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