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The leader of the ruling party, Shigeru Ishiba, has been appointed the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan after the resignation of the previous government of Fumio Kishida. Ishiba promised to continue their economic policy and to schedule parliamentary elections for October 27.

The Financial Times reports on Biden's possible advancement of Ukraine's NATO bid by January. Zelensky did not receive permission for long-range strikes against russia and progress on NATO membership during his visit to the United States.

The Lithuanian Defense Minister proposes to give border guards the right to shoot down balloons carrying contraband on the border with Belarus and Russia. Measures to protect critical infrastructure without involving the army are being considered.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Hungary paid special attention to Ukraine's peace initiatives. Sibiga thanked Szijjarto for participating in the First Peace Summit and expressed hope for Hungary's continued support of Ukrainian initiatives.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto. The issues discussed included the war, the rights of the Hungarian minority, and countering Russian disinformation.

A significant number of Chinese-made components are found in the weapons used by the enemy to attack Ukraine, according to the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has detected “several waves” of missile launches deep in China and declared full combat readiness. This happened a few days after Beijing announced a successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

China hosted a drone show that set a new Guinness World Record. 7,598 drones took to the skies simultaneously, creating various images, including a record-breaking image of a tiger that lasted 37 seconds.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for not expanding the battlefield in Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated China's intention to play a constructive role and warned against “adding fuel to the fire.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over Switzerland's support for the “Sino-Brazilian consensus” on Ukraine. The Ministry called for avoiding participation in initiatives that do not guarantee the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.

Western sources report that the West has evidence of a Chinese company's involvement in the supply of "a number of special military drones" to russia, which were used during the war in Ukraine.

EU High Representative Josep Borrell criticized Hungary for participating in a meeting on a “peace plan” for Ukraine organized by China and Brazil. He called it “thinking in terms of surrender” and expressed confidence in the EU's continued support for Ukraine.

The US Secretary of State accused China of supporting the Russian defense industry. Blinken said that this contradicts Beijing's statements about its desire for peace in Ukraine.

The world's first law on access to information was adopted in 1766 in Sweden. The document guaranteed free access to archives with the right to receive copies of documents, freedom of printing and dissemination of data on the government, parliament and courts.

Sofia Golichenko and Artem Darensky took second place at the Junior Grand Prix in Gdansk. The Ukrainian pair scored 136.58 points, second only to Chinese skaters.

Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

Andriy Sybiga met with Ahmed Attaf at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. The parties discussed the Peace Formula, Algeria's accession to the Peace Summit communiqué and intensification of bilateral dialogue.

KFC has introduced an unusual drink in China - a chicken latte. The new product has been launched under the K Coffee sub-brand and contains the flavor of the branded chicken with 11 secret herbs and spices.

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has won the election as leader of Japan's ruling party. He plans to strengthen the military alliance with the United States and discuss the creation of an “Asian NATO.

China, Pakistan and other countries of the Global South are forming a group of “Friends of Peace” to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. It is an open platform for inclusive dialogue that seeks to play a constructive role in resolving the conflict.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on September 27. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET amid growing global competition between the two countries.

China's nuclear attack submarine sank earlier this year near a pier. The incident occurred between May and June, and the boat was part of the Chinese navy's modernization program.

A Ukrainian citizen was sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine for spying for Russia. He was part of a group that collected information about aid to Ukraine through Polish transportation hubs.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The parties discussed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, the development of bilateral relations and trade, and the implementation of the Peace Formula.

Eric Adams is awaiting federal charges and has maintained his innocence. Earlier, it was reported about an investigation into possible illegal donations to his 2021 campaign, including possible donations from the Turkish government.

The Japanese warship JS Sazanami has sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time. This is a significant step by Japan, which had previously avoided such actions in order not to irritate China.

According to scientists, the ancestors of alpacas appeared on our planet about 45 million years ago. The Indians of Peru domesticated these animals about six thousand years ago.

US President Joe Biden held talks with Vietnamese President To Lam on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meeting was aimed at deepening cooperation and countering Vietnam's ties with China and russia.

A universal planning and correction module from a Russian aerial bomb was found in the field. Law enforcement officials note that such low-quality munitions are used to terrorize civilians.