Romania plans to quickly start producing defense drones on its territory in cooperation with Ukraine. This is a strategic step to protect its own forces, as well as EU and NATO allies, and to enhance the air defense of the Alliance's eastern flank.
The Telegraph reports that Europe could create an air defense system over western Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the prospect of extending it to Kyiv. This is a response to the intensification of Russian provocations in Europe, which include drones, aircraft, and cyberattacks.
Hamas negotiators stated that they would conscientiously consider the "peace plan" proposed by US President Donald Trump and provide a response. The plan envisages an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of hostages for prisoners, and the disarmament of Hamas.
From September 23 to September 30, 2025, 154,000 civil servants left US federal agencies, marking the largest outflow of personnel in almost 80 years. This has led to problems in weather forecasting, food safety, healthcare, and space projects, particularly at NASA.
Payment giant Visa has launched a pilot program that will allow businesses to use stablecoins for international settlements, accelerating cross-border payments. This will solve the problems of frozen funds and high fees, integrating the technology into the existing infrastructure.
A former aide to a politician from the far-right AfD party has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for spying for China. He spied on Chinese dissidents and passed information from the European Parliament to Chinese intelligence.
An Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia's East Java province. Rescuers are searching for 38 people trapped under the rubble, one person has died, and 102 have been evacuated.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, did not congratulate the pro-European party Action and Solidarity on its victory in the Moldovan elections. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that his political force would congratulate its Moldovan counterparts only after Moldova withdraws from the CIS.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday due to an expected increase in OPEC+ production and the resumption of exports from Iraqi Kurdistan. Brent futures for November delivery fell to $67.43 per barrel, while US WTI crude traded at $62.95 per barrel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to his Qatari counterpart for the attack in Doha during a phone call from the White House. This call took place during Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Meta is developing new guidelines for training its AI chatbot regarding child sexual exploitation and other high-risk topics. This comes after scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits chatbots from generating content that depicts or condones sexual relationships involving children.
Typhoon Bualoy hit Vietnam, killing 8 people and leaving 17 fishermen missing. The storm damaged homes, flooded crops and disrupted power supplies, after which it weakened and headed towards Laos.
US President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory, as announced by special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
US President Donald Trump reported a positive reaction to his proposal for ending the war in Gaza, expressing optimism regarding support for the plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 21-point plan proposed by the US envisages the return of hostages, an end to Israeli attacks on Qatar, and the resumption of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.
Israeli armored units have deepened their incursion into areas of Gaza, placing hundreds of thousands of civilians in a critically dangerous situation. Dozens of wounded remain without assistance due to blocked humanitarian corridors.
In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 39 people died and more than 50 were injured during an election rally held by actor and politician Vijay. Police have opened a criminal case against the leadership of his party.
The UN Security Council reimposed an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on September 27. The decision was initiated by Great Britain, France, and Germany due to accusations against Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
The American military has fallen short of its goals for deploying thousands of advanced drones, encountering difficulties in utilizing these systems. The Pentagon is transferring efforts to a new, secretive military group to accelerate the plan's implementation.
In Denmark, unidentified drones were spotted near military facilities overnight, following several drone incursions near airports and critical infrastructure. The Prime Minister called it "the most serious attack on Denmark's critical infrastructure to date."
Moldovan police discovered a warehouse of pre-election materials containing offensive statements and calls for hatred in a church. Law enforcement officers seized 11 packages of leaflets that were intended to be distributed to parishioners.
British King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will pay an official visit to the Vatican this autumn. They will meet with Pope Leo XIV, a visit that was canceled in April due to the deteriorating health of the late Pope Francis.
Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared in court in London, pleading guilty to eight counts of receiving money between December 2018 and July 2019. He received bribes for following instructions from Ukrainian citizen Oleh Voloshyn, who was an official in Viktor Yanukovych's government.
On September 28, Moldovan citizens will vote in parliamentary elections that will decide whether the country maintains its course towards the EU or leans towards Russia. Large-scale disinformation campaigns supported by the Kremlin are creating a tense situation, and President Maia Sandu is urging citizens not to succumb to manipulation.
Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
Belarus plans to build a new nuclear power plant in the east of the country to supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, as stated by Lukashenka during talks with Putin. Putin noted that financing is not a problem if there is a consumer willing to pay for electricity.
Russia financed trips for Moldovan Orthodox priests to Moscow and provided them with debit cards, after which the clergy created Telegram channels to influence elections in Moldova. The campaign's goal was to warn believers about integration with the EU and promote traditional Russian values.
Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski down from the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He spent 16 hours in the "death zone" and, after a short stop at the summit, embarked on a historic descent.
The Israeli military attacked Houthi headquarters and military camps in Yemen. The Houthis reported 8 dead and 142 wounded as a result of strikes on a power plant and residential areas.
Oil prices rose, reaching their highest weekly gain since June, due to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which led to a reduction in fuel exports and a decrease in oil production. Brent futures rose to $69.55 per barrel, and WTI to $62.22 per barrel.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported Donald Trump's statement that NATO member countries should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they enter their airspace, if such a step is necessary. NATO military personnel are trained to assess such threats and determine further actions.
