The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide $90 million to the Palestinian Authority, as announced by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This funding is part of the International Coalition to Support Palestine, founded by Riyadh.
On September 25, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing the death penalty for crimes in Washington. This step, according to Trump, is an effective deterrent against crime.
Aircraft-type drones, primarily reconnaissance drones, are now available for order by military units on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace. The Defense Procurement Agency has contracted 8 Ukrainian manufacturers, offering 12 drone models.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions, noting that the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse. He also criticized Russia's military actions, calling them "killing people for no reason."
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
The United States of America has postponed the introduction of sanctions against the Serbian oil company NIS for only four days; they will come into force on October 1. Sanctions against NIS have been postponed six times, as the Serbian authorities negotiated with both Russian and American sides.
The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated over UAH 14 million, intended to compensate for humanitarian demining costs, to implement the subsoil agreement between Ukraine and the United States. This will ensure the fulfillment of the agreement's provisions regarding the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Turkey and the US signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. The document was signed at the White House after negotiations between the leaders of the countries.
FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, symbolizing the host countries of the tournament.
North Korea is in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons to the United States. According to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, it only needs to master re-entry technology.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Melania Trump, discussing child protection. Zelenska thanked her for supporting Ukraine and for her attention to children affected by the war.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has spent millions of dollars on the war against Ukraine, but has not seized any territory. He also expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that Russian invaders have lost about a million soldiers.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia is lying about the start of a world war if its planes are shot down by NATO countries. He recalled the 2015 incident when Turkey shot down a Russian bomber.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Ukraine will continuously receive American weapons, financed by NATO countries under the PURL initiative. $2 billion has already been allocated for aid packages.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held meetings with the heads of BlackRock, Citadel, and Pfizer in New York during the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the talks was to discuss economic and investment cooperation between the countries.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of generals and admirals to gather next week without warning or explanation at a Marine Corps base in Virginia. The unusual directive has caused concern and confusion among the top military brass.
Most UEFA members support banning Israel from participating in European football tournaments next week. The decision is being considered amid protests and the UN Commission's finding of genocide in Gaza.
NORAD command intercepted two Russian Tu-95s and two Su-35s in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on September 24. Russian aircraft remained in international airspace, posing no threat to the US or Canada.
South Korea's Unification Minister said that North Korea possesses up to 2000 kg of highly enriched uranium, calling for a resumption of talks with the United States. Pyongyang is expanding its nuclear capabilities, and sanctions are not forcing it to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Donald Trump's optimism regarding Ukraine conceals a promise to reduce US involvement and shift responsibility for ending the war to Europe.
US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, where he discussed Hungary's consumption of Russian oil. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed that the conversation took place on Wednesday.
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed regret that some EU countries continue to buy Russian oil and gas, financing the war. She agreed with Trump's criticism, who called on Europeans to abandon cooperation with Moscow in the energy sector.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
Former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has been extradited from Greece to Chisinau. He will be placed under arrest in a solitary cell on charges of stealing a billion dollars.
In a year, Ukrainians spent $882 million on buying bitcoins. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
Apple urges the European Commission to reconsider the Digital Markets Act, stating that its requirements hinder the launch of new features and create security risks. The company threatens to suspend the sale of certain products and services in 27 EU countries if the legislation is not amended.
US new home sales rose by 20. 5% in August compared to July, reaching their highest level since January 2022. The median price of a new home was $413,500, an increase of 1.9% year-over-year.
The United States of America is negotiating a $20 billion currency swap credit line for Argentina's central bank. This is aimed at stabilizing the country's financial system and also provides for the possibility of buying back Argentina's dollar bonds.
The US Department of Defense is preparing to appeal to President Donald Trump to approve the execution of Nidal Hasan, who committed a shooting at Fort Hood in 2009. This could be the first execution of a US serviceman in over six decades.
