On September 22, the price of gold rose by 0. 2% to $3,691.53 per ounce, after reaching an all-time high of $3,707.40 on September 17. Investors are awaiting the release of key inflation data and speeches by Fed officials, including Jerome Powell.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to buy local goods amid strained trade relations with the United States. The call came after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, leading to a boycott of American brands.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that tax pressure is growing in the Russian Federation due to the war and budget deficit. Banks will be the first to be hit, and an increase in VAT from 20% to 22% is also being discussed.
A bipartisan delegation of US House of Representatives lawmakers visited China for the first time since 2019. The Americans met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro offered direct talks with the Donald Trump administration. This came after a US strike on a Venezuelan boat, which, according to Trump, was carrying drug traffickers.
The Estonian Defence Forces published a map of the flight of Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, which on September 19 entered the country's airspace without permission for 12 minutes. The planes flew from east to west, parallel to the Estonian border, without flight plans and with transponders turned off.
A group of US senators has introduced a bill that expands sanctions against Russian energy, targeting the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. The document also provides for sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas projects in the Arctic.
A large-scale cyberattack disrupted check-in and boarding systems at airports in London, Brussels, and Berlin. This led to delays and flight cancellations as airports switched to manual procedures.
A high-ranking French military-space official has reported an increase in hostile activity in space, particularly from Russia, reflecting conflicts on Earth. Western countries note the rapid development of China's space programs and the increasing number of anti-satellite weapons in orbit.
Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets illegally entered Estonian airspace, remaining there for 12 minutes.
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has expressed support for EU efforts to monetize frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Spain is also working to reduce imports of Russian liquefied natural gas by diversifying supplies.
Belarus declared a Czech diplomat persona non grata and summoned a Polish diplomat. This happened in response to the expulsion of Belarusian diplomats from the Czech Republic and Poland.
As of early August 2025, the volume of loans issued to Ukrainians and businesses reached UAH 1. 23 trillion, which is 15% more than in 2024. Loans are growing faster than deposits, which amount to UAH 2.79 trillion, but the growth rate of deposits has slowed down.
Well-preserved remains of the oldest known pachycephalosaur, Zavacephale rinpoche, dating back approximately 108 million years, have been found in Mongolia. This discovery will help understand the evolution of this enigmatic group of dinosaurs and their social behavior.
The first military equipment provided for by the agreement between the US and NATO under the PURL program has arrived in Ukraine. The Trump administration confirmed that Ukraine will soon receive assistance from NATO allies from US stockpiles.
Long-range SBU drones hit the ELOU-AVT-4 unit of the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan. This led to a fire and a black column of smoke rising over the territory of one of Russia's largest petrochemical plants.
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov announced the advance of Russian troops in all directions, including Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. These claims contradict Ukrainian reports, which may indicate a distortion of the real situation on the front.
Google-owned YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, surpassing Disney in revenue and leading the US media market. The platform is actively implementing AI to expand content creators' capabilities.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
Poland has called on EU countries to completely abandon imports of Russian oil by the end of 2026, two years earlier than planned. This decision will strengthen coherence and demonstrate determination to become independent of supplies that create political and strategic risks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed the provision of the first package of military aid by the US under the PURL program. The details of the package are currently unknown, but the launch of the program mechanism is a positive outcome.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 1% to $68.39 a barrel, and WTI fell 0.1% to $64.4. This happened after prices rose 1% due to fears of supply disruptions from Russia and expectations of a Fed rate cut.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the participation of American military personnel in the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" in Belarus. This visit took place as part of a "distinguished visitors day" and is a sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
The Czech Republic has successfully delivered over a million artillery shells to Ukraine, but the populist ANO party criticizes this initiative. Its leader, Andrej Babiš, promises to stop supplies if he comes to power, considering the costs too high for taxpayers.
Donald Trump's administration has approved the first packages of US aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons supplies. This is the first application of a new mechanism developed by the US and its allies to supply Ukraine with weapons from American stockpiles using funds from NATO countries.
Russian oil pipeline monopolist Transneft has warned producers of a possible reduction in oil production. This is due to drone attacks that have cut Russia's oil refining capacity by almost a fifth.
Spain has joined the countries threatening to boycott Eurovision-2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. This is the first country from the "Big Five" to put forward such a condition, which could influence the organizers' decision.
The exercises also involve Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was tested last year.
The defense of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 plans to appeal. The man, identified as Serhiy K., was arrested in Italy on a European warrant.
China has entered the top 10 of the UN's annual innovation ranking for the first time, taking 10th place. This was due to significant investments in research and development, while Germany dropped to 11th place.
