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Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Ireland will not participate in the 2027 "Eurovision" Song Contest due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Four other countries had previously boycotted the contest.
The United States will remove hundreds of troops and equipment from Iraq, mostly to Jordan. Pro-Iranian groups are refusing to disarm.
Eric Trump will present the 259-meter-tall Trump Tower in Tbilisi. Investment in the complex is estimated at $2 billion; housing will cost up to $15,000 per m².
A new round of Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the United States will take place in Rome in October. The previous round ended without a breakthrough.
After 52,000 Hasidic Jews arrived in Uman, Ukrainians reported garbage, overflowing bins, and the pilgrims’ loud behavior.
Tremors measuring 4. 1 in magnitude were recorded in southern Lebanon after a powerful explosion. Israel said it had destroyed Hezbollah tunnels.
Iran has resumed limited assembly of ballistic missiles following the ceasefire with the US. Production is continuing at underground facilities despite damage to the plants.
Security, medical services, and emergency response have been reinforced in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. More than 15,000 Hasidic Jews have arrived in the city, with up to 40,000 expected.
Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.
Journalists claim that the UAE warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. His office denies this.
In Uman, a checkpoint regime and reinforced patrols are in effect at the entrances to the area where pilgrims stay during the pilgrimage of Hasidic Jews. Ukrainian and Israeli services have been involved in security.
Oleh Luzhnyi has replaced Dmytro Mykhailenko as coach of Ukraine's U-19 national team. In September, the team will play three matches in Spain.
Washington is developing a postwar strategy for the Middle East aimed at containing Iran and expanding Israel’s agreements. The plan is still at an early stage.
The price of diesel in the US has reached a record $5. 85 per gallon due to supply disruptions amid the war with Iran. This is increasing transportation costs.
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.
The leaders of Britain and France discussed localizing the assembly of long-range SCALP missiles in Ukraine. The timelines and production volumes were not specified.
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Israel will build a multilayered air defense system in Greece featuring David’s Sling, SPYDER, and BARAK MX systems. This is the largest defense agreement between the countries.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.
Iranian authorities are divided over a deal with the United States: pragmatists are calling for negotiations, while the hardline faction wants to continue the confrontation.
In Jalud, settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman and four NBC journalists. The injured received medical attention, and Netanyahu condemned the attack.
A California judge barred the Trump administration from deporting foreign students for supporting Palestinians or criticizing Israel. The ruling cites the First and Fifth Amendments.
EU gas storage facilities are 63% full, compared with an average of 80% at the end of August. Germany has about half of the reserves, increasing the risk of shortages.
Israel said that an airstrike on Jenin killed a senior Hamas member and two other militants. Weapons were found in his car.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
The head of Iran’s nuclear program said that the US and Israel were pressuring the IAEA. The facilities damaged by the strikes are not ready for inspections.
Trump said that a nuclear deal with Iran could have led to the destruction of Israel. He linked its survival to his presidency.