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Weather news — October 4, 2026

Publications tagged with Weather published on October 4, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastCommoditiesWeather

    Iraq Resumes Crude Oil Transport Through Hormuz After Decades

    Iraq's Oil Tankers Company successfully transported two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz using a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) vessel, marking the first such operation in decades. The move is part of an ambitious government plan to develop logistical capabilities and enhance national control over the oil supply chain. The company aims to purchase and own specialized crude oil tankers to further boost its operational capabilities and compete with regional peers.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Plague Fears in Russia After Lab Worker's Death

    A lab worker at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk, Siberia, has died, sparking fears of a plague outbreak. The 28-year-old woman, Daria Chipilova, may have contracted the disease from a broken test tube. Around 200 people who had contact with her are under quarantine, and hospitals have been closed. Authorities initially denied it was plague but later confirmed it was pneumonic plague. The source of the infection is under investigation.
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