Discoveries of exoplanets CHEOPS announces the observation of WASP-189b, an ultra-Hot Jupiter exoplanet that orbits the star HD 133112 (also known as WASP-189) 322-light years away from the Libra constellation.
Water on Mars Scientists in a paper published to "Nature Astronomy" confirm the existence of four underground saltwater lakes spread out over 75000 sqkm near Mars' south pole. Depending on their salt content, these lakes could be potential holders of life.
Bolivia Three ministers resign from Bolivia's interim government. One of them, Economic Minister Oscar Ortiz, stated his resignation was in protest of President Jeanine Áñez's decision to sell shares in the state-run electricity company ELFEC close to the upcoming general election.
2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis Demonstrations take place throughout Catalonia, as well as protests in Barcelona.
The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra. He must abandon the presidency after being accused of disobeying the Central Electoral Bureau. Vice president Pere Aragonès will succeed him "ad interim" effective September 29.
Belarus–Russia relations Russia announces that they have supplied their first batch of their Sputnik V vaccine to Belarus for clinical trails.
Papua conflict Indonesia accuses Vanuatu of having an "excessive and unhealthy obsession" about West Papua. The remark comes after Vanuatuan Prime Minister Bob Loughman warned the international community about "human rights violations and abuses" in the region.
Foreign relations of the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic's Foreign Ministry fires 781 people in various embassies.
COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses six million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country after the United States to reach that milestone. Meanwhile, 82.5% or more than five million people have recovered.
Kioxia Kioxia, the Japanese computer memory manufacturer spun off from Toshiba, postpones its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, citing the volatility of the semiconductor industry caused by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. Its initial public offering, which would have launched on October 6, was projected to be Japan's largest for this year.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Seventy-one more Artsakh servicemen are killed during the fight, bringing the death toll among the fighters to 87. Two more Azerbaijani civilians are also killed. A passenger bus in Armenia was hit by an Azerbaijani missile, but no casualties are reported. Authorities in Nagorno reports at least 400 Azerbaijani soldiers dead, but the country has not confirmed.
Iraqi insurgency A missile hits a house in Baghdad, close to the airport. The attack leaves at least five people dead, including three children; two children are injured.
Moro conflict During a shootout with soldiers in Sulu, Philippines, Abu Sayyaf militants kills an Indonesian fisherman who was abducted early this year. A militant of the group also died in the fight.