The crew of the Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea has been released. All 11 crew members, including Filipinos, a Russian, and an Indian, will arrive in Oman.
Africa is experiencing its largest cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 300,000 cases and over 7,000 deaths recorded. The crisis is linked to the degradation of water systems, conflicts, and lack of access to clean water.
September 28 marks World Retina Health Day, International Right to Know Day, All-Ukrainian Preschool Day, and International Day of the Deaf. Orthodox Christians honor the Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of Kyiv-Pechersk, who rest in the Near Caves.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine, called for systemic sanctions pressure on Russia's shadow fleet. He emphasized the need to control oil transshipments at sea and restrict tankers' access to ports of third countries.
During a meeting at the White House, Donald Trump asked Liberian President Joseph Boakai where he learned to speak English so well. Boakai replied that he learned it in Liberia, where English is the official language.
Yemeni Houthis attacked the Greek dry cargo ship Magic Seas, flying the Liberian flag, 51 nautical miles southeast of Hodeidah. The vessel caught fire and began to sink after drone boat strikes and shelling; the crew abandoned the ship.
The tanker Adalynn, which belongs to the Russian shadow fleet, caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with another tanker. 24 crew members were rescued.
The President of Zimbabwe has signed a law abolishing the death penalty, which has not been applied since 2005. About 60 people sentenced to death will be able to avoid execution.
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
President Zelenskyy discussed the consequences of russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and its impact on food security in Africa in a phone conversation with President Boakai of Liberia.
India resumed oil imports from russia, purchasing a shipment of Sokol oil through a trader and probably paying in UAE dirhams.
The US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on imports of Russian oil and diamonds, as well as three companies from the UAE and Liberia for violating price restrictions on Russian oil.
The Economist magazine named Greece the Country of the Year for its successful economic reforms and recovery from the debt crisis. The country continues to develop despite past difficulties.
The EU has introduced its 12th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on diamond imports and various exports, to undermine the russian military machine, as well as expanded its blacklist of entities and introduced new financial restrictions. These measures are part of the EU's continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
