Global news roundup: Xi calls for probe into ship fire, Iran holds US drone, Brent crude tops $109, and other developments

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a prompt investigation into the cause of the fire on a Liberian-flagged ship in China.

Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it.

As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance.

Brent crude on ICE rallies above $109 per barrel for first time since May 21.

By 9:02 p.m. GMT, price gains slowed to $108.81.

Iran war may end after or even before midterms, Trump says.

The US leader thinks the conflict is going to end right after the midterms.

Merz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislator.

Leonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans".

European Commission looking for new ways to use Russian assets — FT.

According to the source, currently there are no new options.

Russia to require content made by, with AI to be labeled as such — GFCN president.

The GFCN chief Vladimir Tabak stressed that all countries will regulate content of this kind at some point.

System for controlling drones without satellite navigation unveiled in Russia.

Geoscan’s solution was named the best in the "Autonomous Navigation" category based on the results of three days of testing.

Maduro's wife asks US court to release her from custody due to heart problems.

According to her lawyers, Flores underwent heart surgery even before her capture and removal from Venezuela.

Putin discusses special military op issues with military leaders daily — Kremlin spokesman.

Dmitry Peskov said that appropriate measures are being taken with regard to the increased intensity of Ukrainian attacks on Russian cities along the Black Sea.

Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 14% per annum.

Underlying price growth has accelerated to 5-6% in annual terms, primarily due to the impact of a temporary reduction in production capacities in certain sectors, the regulator added.

Gas prices in Europe reach levels seen during late 2022 energy crisis — Gazprom.

The holding company believes that high gas prices and lagging storage injection rates increase risks to the reliability of gas supplies for European consumers during the cold season.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino could still win re-election — Reuters.

According to sources, Gianni Infantino’s drive for re-election means that "his opponents will need to shift strategy and focus on curbing his powers".

Kiev loses some 1,430 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass.

Units of Russia's Battlegroup North took control of the settlements of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov Region.

Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known.

All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.

Several Ukrainian troop groups eliminated while attempting to break out of Volchansk trap.

The Russian defense sources said the enemy's attempts to break out of the encirclement were unsuccessful.

IN BRIEF: Kremlin aide on Putin’s India visit for BRICS summit, series of bilateral talks.

In the course of the visit, the Russian president will hold meetings with several international leaders.

Fourteen Russian tennis players to hit court in New York at 2026 US Open.

The 2026 US Open is played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York between August 30 and September 13.

Russia’s oil exports down to 6.44 mbd in August, revenues up to $13.8 bln — IEA.

Russia’s revenues from oil exports this August were $320 mln higher than in the same period last year.

Russia urges West to stop 'adding fuel to the fire' over Iran.

Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya stressed that agreements are possible only on the basis of a balance of interests and with due regard for Iran’s legitimate rights.

Yemeni leader urges to prevent Hormuz scenario in Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Al-Alimi claimed that Tehran was using the military campaign by the rebel Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement to shift the burden of the conflict to neighboring countries.

Russia may develop Flightradar-like service for tracking Ukrainian drones — expert.

Alexey Chadayev, CEO of the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center, believes that the process of creating a unified sensor network operator should be carried out with Rostelecom and leading Russian cellular operators.

Belarusian president criticizes Baltics over grain tariffs.

Latvia’s plans to impose 300% tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain came up during Lukashenko’s meeting with journalists on Friday.

Trump sees Iran trying to keep the conflict going expecting a Democrat win.

The US president claims that Tehran expects that the Democrats will essentially allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

True spirit of Nobel Prize now lost — de Gaulle’s grandson.

Pierre de Gaulle said the Nobel Prize is now awarded to certain figures, dissidents or people who simply want to sell the award or give it to someone else for political reasons.

Serbian president states plans to resign in late September.

Aleksandar Vucic said that he will spend the final month of the campaign as a private citizen.

Nothing currently threatening international trade in Red Sea — Houthis.

According to the statement, military actions in a number of coastal areas are "a national operation within the framework of establishing sovereignty".

Algeria to close its airspace for UAE planes from September 11.

According to the national Defense Ministry, an exception will be made for "civil commercial UAE flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers and from it".

Congresswoman says US could pay for proposed $5,000 Trump Dividend from Ukraine funding.

Dividend is one of the best policy proposals that the President has had, Anna Paulina Luna said.

Seven vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on September 10 — agency.

According to the report, the figures do not include vessels that might have crossed the strait with their transponders turned off.

US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmaker.

Anna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoys.

Putin arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit.

The Il-96 flight carrying the Russian leader landed at the Palam Air Force Station.

US, Iran show 'slight lack of willingness' to resolve conflict, Pakistani envoy says.

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad noted that Islamabad remained engaged with Washington and Tehran at senior levels.

Ukraine introduces special regime on border with Russia, Belarus.

Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said the measure is in force, as long as the martial law remains in place.