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France proposes making temporary the exemptions allowing Ukraine to purchase weapons outside the EU using loan funds. Currently, up to 35% of products may be purchased outside the EU.

Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.

Successful combat missions require an ecosystem; one drone is not enough.

Iryna Terekh believes that the strength of Ukraine’s defense industry lies in its personnel, systems engineering, and combat experience—not merely in drones or documentation. Foreign partners seek to acquire this experience.

Tehran said it is ready for new U. S. sanctions pressure and has a two-year plan to overcome it. Washington imposed restrictions on 60 targets.

The United States has launched the “Economic Outcast” campaign and expanded sanctions against nearly 60 organizations, individuals, and vessels. The restrictions cover oil, cyber operations, and technology.

Scott Bessent said that no one is immune from U. S. sanctions for supporting Iranian oil operations. China purchases up to 90%\r of Iran’s oil exports.

The U. S. will target organizations that help Iran launder money or circumvent sanctions. Bessent announced sanctions against a financial institution.

China said that tightening U. S. sanctions against traders dealing with Iran would only exacerbate the conflict. Beijing called for avoiding escalation.

Xi Jinping is likely to lead a 400-member delegation at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. The visit may signal a warming of relations.

Four people went missing in Taiwan amid torrential rains, with a typhoon expected

Torrential rains and flooding hit southern and eastern Taiwan, leaving four people missing and prompting the closure of schools and offices. The island is preparing for Typhoon Saudel.

The launch of Chang’e-7 to the Moon’s south pole will not take place during the planned window this year. The reasons for the postponement were not given.

Abbas Araghchi said that new US sanctions would not break Iran. He called on Washington to engage in respectful dialogue and reach a fair solution.

Tehran warned neighboring countries of strikes for participating in the US economic war. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped.

A robot horse and rider took center stage at a conference in China

The 2026 World Robot Conference has begun in Beijing. More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are taking part.

Automakers are recalling a record 4. 3 million vehicles in China due to the risk of difficulty opening the doors after a crash. Tesla will recall 2.98 million vehicles.

The price of gold rose to its highest level in more than three months amid a weaker dollar and concerns over U. S. government debt. The metal gained 5% over the week.

Brent and WTI rose amid the threat of tougher U. S. sanctions against Iran. Twice as few vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

The court found Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung guilty of "incitement to subversion. " The article provides for up to 10 years in prison.

Sunao Takami was executed by hanging for setting fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009. It is Japan’s first execution in more than a year.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the toughest sanctions against Iran and called on China to join the pressure. Beijing purchases more than 80% of Iran’s oil.

The shortage and rising cost of fuel have forced Russian carriers to reduce long-distance trips and change routes. Delivery from China to Moscow has become more expensive, reaching $14,000.

A container ship from Busan will travel to Europe via the Arctic, with stops in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland. The journey will take 40–45 days.

LandSpace's reusable Zhuque-3 rocket successfully returned its first stage after launch. Previously, it had only been landed on a sea platform.

Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.

In July, Ukrainians purchased 1,026 passenger cars from China — 50% fewer than a year earlier. The most popular were BYD Sea Lion 06 electric vehicles.

Torrential rains in southwestern China claimed the lives of 10 people

Ten people were killed and 17 others injured due to torrential rains in Sichuan and Guangxi. Authorities evacuated 21,784 people because of the threat of landslides.

In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.

U. S. President Donald Trump said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent message, calling the exchange “very positive.” This came after Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea.

China's leader is unlikely to travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly in September, but will meet with Trump on September 24. Sources report that he will spend three days in the United States, while China's Foreign Ministry is not commenting on the information.

Geely Automobile's second-quarter profit rose 36% to 4. 9 billion yuan, in line with expectations. The company announced the resignation of Li Shufu as chairman, appointing him honorary chairman for life.