The oil exploration project with Lukoil in the Caspian Sea has been suspended, according to KazMunayGas (KMG), though no decision has been made to withdraw entirely, reports TASS.

The Kremlin has issued a warning that the enforcement of what it describes as "hellish sanctions" risks complicating the prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

The oil exploration project involving Lukoil in the Caspian Sea has been suspended, according to KazMunayGas (KMG). No decision has been made to withdraw from the endeavor. – TASS

The United States has notified its allies of possible delays in missile deliveries, which could extend up to five years, due to depleted stockpiles, according to Bloomberg.

The Kremlin has cautioned that the enforcement of "hellish sanctions" could hinder the resolution process in Ukraine.

The United States has alerted its allies to potential delays in missile deliveries, which could extend up to five years, citing depleted stockpiles as the cause, according to Bloomberg.

The Pentagon has submitted an estimate to Congress outlining the projected cost of a potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, amounting to $45.1 billion, according to a report by CNN.

Former President Trump is contemplating postponing the announcement of a significant arms package for Taiwan until at least after the conclusion of the November APEC summit in Shenzhen, reports the South China Morning Post.

The United States will host a dedicated event on artificial intelligence during the upcoming UN General Assembly. Concurrently, Reuters reports that the CEO of OpenAI is slated to speak before the UN Security Council next week.

Ukraine will be the central focus of all of Lavrov's discussions at the United Nations, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland are scheduled to sign a security agreement during the upcoming UN General Assembly.

Former President Donald Trump has announced that several agreements are anticipated to be reached during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The discussions are set to take place on September 24 in Washington.

Canada intends to conclude the framework agreement for associate membership with the European Union by the end of 2026, according to The Economist. On September 16, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her goal to appoint Canada as the first associate member of the EU, thereby elevating the bilateral relationship to a new level.

ESMA issues warning over unlicensed prediction markets in Europe

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a prior warning that leading prediction markets, including Polymarket and Kalshi, are operating without the required licenses to serve EU users.

Germany to impose 25% tax on cryptocurrency profits from 2027, ending the current one-year tax exemption period.

Russian Finance Ministry successfully auctions OFZ 26218 bonds worth 51.49 billion rubles amid robust demand totaling 91.82 billion rubles; the bonds carry an average yield of 15.45% annually.

Iran to Permanently Ban Vessel Transit in Eastern Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced a permanent ban on vessel passage to the east of the Strait of Hormuz, expanding the restricted zone into the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The new designated area includes the port city of Chabahar. Tehran's move, communicated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), aims to enforce Iran's maritime boundaries by prohibiting maritime traffic through these waters.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dissolved the parliament, clearing the path for possible early elections.