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Trump on Ukraine:President Zelensky could have solved this war, or he could have made a deal many times.

Trump on Ukraine War:I think that Russia would like to make a deal, and we've had it back and forth, but Russia would like to make a deal.This is something that could have been solved many times, but for whatever reason, Zelensky does not want to make a deal.

Ukrainian drones struck a Yandex data center in Russia’s Vladimir region, forcing it to shut down completely.The attack was linked to major disruptions affecting more than 80 Yandex services, including music streaming, taxi services, AI tools, smart home systems and Yandex Cloud infrastructure.

Western intelligence agencies have warned that Russia is stepping up assassination plots against European defense executives as part of a broader campaign of sabotage aimed at weakening support for Ukraine.Officials from five European intelligence agencies said senior executives, particularly those involved in drone manufacturing, are being targeted by Russian operatives.Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency is reportedly working more closely with organized crime groups and cross-border networks to plan attacks and monitor potential targets.Several defense companies have increased security for their executives, while others have relocated production sites over Russian threats.Source: FT

Sri Lanka says it has no immediate plans to assist 19 Iranian oil tankers stranded in international waters near its coast, despite reports of food, water and fuel shortages.The vessels have been stranded for months following the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Sri Lanka says it must prioritize national interests and consider the risk of U.S. secondary sanctions, although Washington has issued no direct warning.Source: AP

The EU is preparing tighter visa restrictions for Russians amid concerns over sabotage and hybrid attacks.Poland, Sweden and Estonia are pushing for tougher rules, while Estonia wants to ban around 650,000 former Russian soldiers over security concerns.Some EU countries are also seeking restrictions on Russian diplomats.The European Commission is expected to present its proposals in January 2027.Source: POLITICO

Polish police received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.The government ordered security services to investigate, with an emergency counterterrorism meeting scheduled amid heightened security following a series of school attacks.

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and over 116 remain missing after a boat carrying 350 capsized off Djibouti on October 8–9, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).The boat was heading from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized near Obock.More than 80 Ethiopian migrants survived, while search and rescue operations continue.The route is used by tens of thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa seeking work and better living conditions in Gulf countries, despite the dangers of the crossing and ongoing violence in Yemen.

Türkiye Bans Foreign EVs From Major Defense Facilities over Security RisksFour major Turkish defense companies have barred foreign electric vehicles from entering their facilities over concerns that onboard cameras, sensors and software could pose surveillance and cybersecurity risks.

Trump on Iran:Iran is a very evil nation. It's the number one nation of terror.

Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its Black Sea and Sea of Azov grain export capacity if attacks stop and a ceasefire is reached.Three terminals, accounting for about 20% of regional export capacity, suffered major damage and may take months to repair.Türkiye is leading diplomatic efforts to restore Black Sea grain trade.Source: Reuters

NEW: Sudan's Army recaptured Umm Sura in western North Kordofan, continuing the September offensive that took Sodari the day before. The gain tightens SAF supply lines and increases pressure on remaining UAE-backed RSF terror group positions around Al-Mazroub and Umm Badr.

Trump on Iran:They outsmarted themselves.They said, "Let's close the Strait and cause a problem for the world." And then I came along, and we put up the greatest blockade ever in military history.Guess what? They don't have any money now because they wanted to close the Strait, and we closed it on them.

Trump:IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!!!

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide:My first engagement in politics was in the anti-apartheid movement. And Norway was quite an active partner in developing global policy against apartheid.And at that time, it was important for us that we were totally against apartheid. We were not 50% against apartheid. We did not want some milder form of apartheid. We wanted no apartheid.And sometimes we have to be very clear. And I hear people saying there are two sides to the story. Well, there are actually times where there is only one side to the story. One is right and one is wrong.

China's Consul-General in Osaka called Japan "the world champion of anti-Chinese sentiment".Xue Jian said China-Japan relations are in an "unprecedentedly difficult phase" since 1972 normalization, blaming "deeply rooted prejudice since the Meiji Restoration." He argued China is a partner, not a threat, and that Japan's greatest security comes from understanding China "as it is."This is the same diplomat who posted a now-deleted threat implying he would "cut off the dirty neck" of Japan's PM over Taiwan remarks in 2025.

The U.S. is pressuring Iran’s remaining trade partners to cut banking and aviation ties with Tehran. Treasury official Jonathan Burke traveled across the Middle East and Europe, warning countries they must choose between trading with Iran or maintaining ties with Washington.The pressure campaign has already led to flight bans, banking restrictions and further isolation of Iran. Oman, the UAE, Türkiye and other countries have taken steps against Iranian airlines and banks, while more than 50 countries were contacted by U.S. officials.Source: WSJ

The U.S. and Russia weakened a U.N. effort to regulate lethal AI weapons by removing key safeguards, including requirements for predictable systems, ethical considerations and human review before AI-assisted strikes.The talks marked the furthest progress yet toward a possible treaty on autonomous weapons, but Washington and Moscow pushed to reduce restrictions during closed-door negotiations. Source: WaPo

Russian Firms Lease Air Defenses, Hire Gunners to Counter Ukrainian DronesAs Ukrainian strikes reach industrial and logistics sites, Russian companies are leasing air-defense systems and recruiting guards who can shoot down incoming drones.

BIG: The EU and Canada are working on a broad new partnership covering trade, defense, security, space, scientific research, supply chains and critical minerals, as both seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China.The two sides reportedly want to move as close as legally possible without Canada becoming an EU member. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil the initiative on September 16, with Carney addressing the European Parliament the following day.Source: Bloomberg