Irish fighter Conor McGregor stated that his performance at the UFC tournament at the White House in 2026 is "officially confirmed. " The event is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of US independence, although UFC President Dana White has not yet confirmed the contract.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 31% and 0.32% respectively, after falling for the previous three sessions. The increase is due to the potential tightening of sanctions on Russian oil and WTI approaching the $60 support level.
A technical delegation from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held negotiations with the United States regarding the agreement on the purchase and production of drones, announced by President Zelenskyy. The agreement provides for the purchase of Ukrainian drones for 5 years and the possibility of joint production, and the supply of US weapons under the PURL mechanism was also discussed.
Russia has modified its missiles to bypass Ukrainian air defense, as evidenced by months of devastating airstrikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 37% of ballistic missiles in July, but this figure dropped to 6% in September.
Donald Trump's adviser Corey Lewandowski said that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be present at Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's show during Super Bowl 2026. This comes amid an increase in immigration raids after Trump's election and the rapper's concerns about ICE raids.
Global gold prices are holding near record highs of $3,862. 07 per ounce. This is due to expectations of a US Federal Reserve key rate cut and political uncertainty related to a partial shutdown of the US government.
The US will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This comes as the Trump administration considers sending powerful weapons to Ukraine.
The European Union is changing its strategy of sanctions against Russia, preparing tougher restrictions instead of a gradual increase in pressure. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced significantly stricter measures in energy, financial services, and trade, which will be included in the 19th package of sanctions, agreed with the United States.
President Zelenskyy reported that a Russian strike on an energy substation in Slavutych, carried out by over 20 drones, led to a three-hour blackout at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant facilities. This affected the new confinement and the spent nuclear fuel storage facility, which holds 80% of the fuel accumulated during the NPP's operation.
US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in four weeks, where soybeans will be the main topic of discussion.
The White House announced that any armed attack on Qatar is a threat to US security, providing the Persian Gulf emirate with far-reaching guarantees. This came three weeks after an Israeli airstrike on Hamas targets in Doha. President Trump signed an executive order authorizing diplomatic, economic, and military measures.
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the range of Iranian missiles could be increased to any necessary point. This is a response to Western demands to limit Tehran's missile capabilities, which currently reach 2,000 km.
The US federal government has shut down due to funding disagreements, for the first time since 2019. This could lead to the US being unable to react quickly to foreign policy challenges and will negatively affect the economy.
Sales of new electric vehicles in the US grew by 21% last quarter, reaching 10% of total deliveries, thanks to a $7,500 federal tax credit. However, a slowdown in EV sales is expected after the credit expires.
Part of a 20-story apartment building in the Bronx, New York, collapsed. The cause was a gas explosion that brought down the incinerator shaft.
On September 30, Odesa received 94 mm of precipitation, which is more than 220% of the monthly norm, caused by a local cyclone and climate change. Extreme precipitation is becoming more frequent due to the warming of the Black Sea and urbanization, which exacerbates flooding.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke out against António Costa's plan to bypass Hungary's veto and accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU. He also declared the country's dependence on Russian energy, despite US demands.
A large-scale study has shown that repeated COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of long-term consequences in children. After the first infection, long COVID was recorded in 904 children per million, and after reinfection, this figure rose to 1884 children per million.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky explained the purpose of the UAH 200 billion defense reserve in the state budget. The funds will be used to finance the most urgent technological and material needs of defense, and their sources have been agreed upon with the Ministry of Finance and the relevant department.
Raiffeisen Bank International failed to sell a stake in its Russian business as Moscow seeks to maintain a financial bridge with the West. Russian officials fear Western sanctions against the bank if it is sold.
Tesla has officially released an updated Model Y Performance in the US, accepting orders at a starting price of $57,490 before incentives. The new version has an EPA-estimated range of 496 km and accelerates to 96 km/h in 3.3 seconds.
Ukraine is negotiating with the United States on the supply of long-range weapons, but is already inflicting significant losses on the enemy with its own developments. This was confirmed by People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukrainian Deep Strike systems.
American actor Eric Dane, star of the series "Euphoria", was spotted at Washington airport in a motorized wheelchair. He urged fans to "keep the faith" despite the progression of the incurable disease ALS. His wife Rebecca Gayheart spoke about the impact of the disease on their daughters.
Deliveries of Russian oil to India decreased in September amid negotiations with the US, amounting to 1. 61 million barrels per day. This is 16% lower than last year's figures, although Russian oil still accounts for about a third of India's total imports.
Five uninhabited houses in North Carolina, USA, collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday due to hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. There were no casualties, but the coast is littered with debris, which led to the closure of a section of the highway and the suspension of ferry traffic.
Gold prices hit a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, October 1, amid the US government shutdown. Spot gold reached $2875.53 per ounce, and December futures reached $3903.45 per ounce.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 28 and 26 cents respectively after two days of declines. Investors are assessing OPEC+'s plans to increase production and the consequences of the US government shutdown.
The United States government has officially announced a shutdown after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on funding. This is the first time since 2019, leaving approximately 750,000 federal employees without pay.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that Donald Trump is ready for decisive action against the Kremlin in response to the war against Ukraine. Stubb called on Ukraine's supporters to be patient and supported the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Kyiv.
