
A compilation of recent global news updates covering diplomacy, conflicts, and economic developments.
Recent global updates covering international diplomacy on Ukraine, drone attacks in Russia, developments in BRICS, Middle East tensions, and technology news.
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Collection of global news updates spanning diplomatic talks, regional conflicts, and international relations.
Trips to Moscow, Kiev were very successful, US understands next steps — Kushner
The negotiator added that he has "a very clear sense" as to "what can lead to something that's lasting and enduring"
Two killed, 12 injured in drone attack on Nizhnekamsk — authorities
The attack also sparked a fire at an industrial facility
Venue for Russia-US-Germany business forum to be chosen by year-end — envoy
"It has received incredibly powerful support from Germany and the United States," the Russian official added
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
Putin says relations with all African countries of special significance for Russia
"Russia pays special attention to comprehensive development of relations with African countries as a whole," the president said
Rally against unfriendly policy towards Russia held outside Hungarian Foreign Ministry
The event was organized by coalition of public organizations Forum for Peace
Russia ready to talk to Kiev, but will not stop special operation — foreign minister
"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the top Russian diplomat said
Putin to choose head of Russian delegation to trilateral talks — Kremlin aide
The Kremlin aide also noted that no package of proposals had yet been agreed, with each side pursuing its own priorities
Kiev targets Zaporozhye NPP workers after failed attempt to force them to leave — director
Yury Chernichuk said for more than six months Kiev had been trying to create an uncomfortable environment and conditions that make normal life for the staff unbearable
Missing tourists found in Karachay-Cherkessia, no medical assistance needed
The tourists were escorted to the meeting point and taken to the village of Arkhyz, a spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry said
Kushner hopes next steps on Ukraine settlement to be announced soon
The negotiator specified that the relevant statement may be made "in the next couple of weeks"
Bahrain declines to attend meetings with Iran until relations restored — foreign ministry
The ministry said it had conveyed this stance to Oman via diplomatic channels
BRICS to seek reform of institutions of global economic governance
"Reform of global economic governance remains a consistent BRICS priority," the document reads
Former US Army Secretary Driscoll arrives in Kiev — CBS
According to the network, he spoke in Kiev at a conference of the so-called Yalta European Strategy
Kiev prepares for new round of talks in October — Zelensky’s office
Head of the office Kirill Budanov did not specify the venue of the potential negotiations
Canada seeks EU associate membership after escalation of trade war with US — WSJ
Sources cited by the newspaper said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had spent several months discussing "closer integration of Canada and its 41 mln residents into the EU" with European leaders
BRICS countries call for preventing arms race in outer space
BRICS also called for negotiations to adopt a relevant legal multilateral instrument to ensure global security
US believes Russia, Ukraine want to find way to settle conflict — Kushner
The presidential envoy said the negotiators "have to find the right formula" for the deal
Saudi oil delivery times to Asia could rise 2.5-fold
A route via the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, which would become necessary if the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is closed, would take around 100 days round trip, Asahi reported
Two killed in shooting at New York City playground — newspaper
The New York Post reports that police have made no arrests so far and the investigation into the incident is ongoing
Putin, Xi greeted each other but did not talk — Kremlin spokesman
"They greeted each other, but, as far as I know, they had no opportunity to talk," the Kremlin spokesman said
Iran hands over to US list of conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz — agency
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until they are fulfilled, the Tasnim reported
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
Slowing AI development no longer appears possible — Dmitriev
The CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund was commenting on a Financial Times report that the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs, and US entrepreneur Elon Musk had called for slowing the development of AI models over safety concerns

Pope Leo XIV, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, called for prayer for peace and remembered the victims of the tragedy during a Sunday sermon at the Vatican.

The Rublevo-Arkhangelsk metro line in Moscow is planned to be extended to Krasnogorsk. The six-kilometer-long section will include two stations: Krasnogorsk and Emerald Hills.

Russian military personnel evacuated 57 civilians from a surrounded area in the Kharkov region. The surrounding area was reduced to 400 square kilometers.

Lithuanian authorities have closed Vilnius airport due to the possible appearance of a drone. NATO fighter jets have been scrambled and a yellow alert has been declared in Vilnius and the Elektrėnai and Trakai regions.

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed launching the BRICS+ partnership in the field of artificial intelligence at the XVIII BRICS summit in New Delhi.

Multiple international news briefs covering Vladimir Putin preparing to choose a Russian delegation head for trilateral talks, rescued tourists in Karachay-Cherkessia, maritime tensions affecting the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz straits, and ferry incidents in Vanuatu and Indonesia.