Reuters
The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian tankers following missile attacks by the IRGC on an American vessel. Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.
The Chinese military is testing humanoid robots for urban assaults and joint operations. There is currently no evidence of their deployment in combat.
Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.
Canada has imposed 15–50% tariffs on goods from the United States following the failure of negotiations. Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on Washington.
The market is short about 4 million barrels of oil products per day due to the wars and constrained refining capacity. Diesel in the US has risen to a record high.
The President of Serbia announced snap elections on October 25 after nearly two years of student protests. Vučić seeks to strengthen his position.
Xi Jinping and Andy Burnham discussed pragmatic cooperation between China and Britain. The topics included Russia's war against Ukraine, human rights and trade.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the transfer of PAC-2 interceptor missiles to Ukraine. Germany will also increase deliveries of missiles and drones.
After the flood in Nepal, rescuers focused on three hydropower plant tunnels. About 121 missing workers may be there.
The former head of Formula One brought a shotgun from Switzerland for clay pigeon shooting without the required document. The weapon was handed over to the authorities in Lisbon.
Finland has built about 200 kilometers of barriers along its border with Russia at a cost of €356 million. The system includes fences, cameras, and sensors.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than $1 amid the escalation of U. S. and Iranian attacks. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz declined.
Approximately 4,000 of the 4,200 bitcoins, worth $320 million, may have been stolen from a Liquid Network wallet. The company has suspended new transactions.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan for EU investment in Greenland and closer political ties. It concerns minerals, satellites and energy.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 veered off the runway in Miami and crashed into cars. At least five people were killed and another five were injured.
The blockade and sanctions are reducing Iran’s oil revenues and limiting access to foreign currency. Tehran has failed to trigger a global energy shock.
On the island of Fogo, a bus went off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine. Many of those killed were schoolchildren and teenagers.
A Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an air show near Athens. Two pilots were killed; no civilian casualties were reported.
People protested in Zagreb against the delay in clearing a landfill containing more than 30,000 tonnes of waste in Lika. Environmentalists report water pollution.
A two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed at an air show in Tanagra. The fate of the pilots and any possible casualties among spectators are unknown.
Four people were killed and 68 injured in Kuhestak. Reuters experts link the strike to a U.S. munition; the United States is investigating the incident.
Milei toughened Argentina's demands for the Falkland Islands following Trump's statements. An expert believes that Washington may pressure Britain over Iran.
In August, the FAO Food Price Index rose to its highest level since November 2022. Weather and the war drove up grain and sugar prices.
Brent rose by 6. 1% over the week, while WTI gained 8.3%. In the United States, diesel reached a record price due to supply disruptions.
In August, Canada lost 41,700 jobs, while unemployment remained at 6. 4%. New US tariffs threaten further slowdown.
Witkoff and Kushner planned to visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5–6. Due to Witkoff's concerns, the date of the trip to Ukraine is being discussed.
Canada is ready to resume trade negotiations with the United States provided there is a stable and reliable agreement. Trump threatened Ottawa with economic consequences.
Syria has begun destroying components of the chemical program of the ousted Assad regime in cooperation with the OPCW. The organization confirmed the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
Trump said that the United States would ask Europe to reimburse the costs of weapons and ammunition provided to Ukraine. He also reported on increasing production.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.