Colombia has cut diplomatic relations with Iran.

American airlines oppose Xi's proposal to increase flights from China, reports RTRS.

China is establishing numerous test sites aimed at developing AI robots. The industry boom is being actively promoted by the government, reports Xinhua.

The European Defence Agency warns that the EU's rearmament efforts are insufficient to ensure adequate defense against Russia by 2030. A report calls for a 'decisive change' in the bloc's defence initiatives to meet the rising threat.

Middle Eastern experts warn Iran expects an imminent wave of conflict, potentially as early as October. A national security agency signals that targets may include nuclear sites and energy infrastructure. Israeli officials consider renewed strikes against Iran only a question of time, according to Al Hadath.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which handles clearing transactions on NASDAQ, is set to launch a new service for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) valued at $114 trillion, according to DTCC's chief.

Prices for Russian metallurgical coal have declined sharply amid subdued demand and Chinese regulators' push to boost production. From early 2024 peaks, prices have fallen by 7.7 to 15 percent over the past week. Read more in the full article here.

Bitget CEO suggests North Korean hackers likely behind the exchange breach.

Russia introduces new tax measures targeting high-net-worth individuals and income derived from passive sources. A form of windfall tax is levied on profits of mining companies, reflecting global commodity prices rather than operational efficiency. Affected firms include Norilsk Nickel, Rusal, PhosAgro, Akron, Polyus, and UGC. Authorities cite a rising budget deficit as the driving force behind these reforms, highlighting the difficulty of increasing major tax revenues annually. — Vedomosti

Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries are worsening Europe's fuel shortages, according to Macron in an interview with TF1. He plans to discuss with G7 nations the release of oil from strategic reserves.

Iranian politician Galibaf criticizes U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant over 10-year bond yields surpassing 5.1%, warning that attempts to pressure Tehran could backfire, potentially plunging the American economy into 1970s-style stagflation and high interest rates.

Shareholders of Inarktika have approved a dividend for the first half of 2026. Each share will receive 10 RUB, with the record date set for October 4.

Russian auto dealers intend to import a range of new vehicles into Russia via parallel import schemes by the end of the year. The strategy aims to build inventory ahead of a recycling fee hike scheduled for January 1, according to Autonews.

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel is set to publish its production figures for the first three quarters of 2026 on October 26.

In the United States, the fixed 30-year mortgage rate has climbed to its highest level since April 2024, putting pressure on the housing market's recovery. Elevated mortgage rates are creating hurdles, hampering progress in the real estate sector, according to RTRS.

Chainlink has submitted CCIP 2.0.

#ETH Bitmine has accumulated 17,362 ETH within the past week, according to a report published in this article.

#SOL DeFi Development
DDFV has acquired 47,706 SOL, contributing to the expansion of its treasury, which has grown by 10 percent over the past six weeks to surpass 2.5 million SOL held.

A study conducted by Senate Democrats has uncovered substantial utilization of USDT by the Iranian government. The report states, "Tether's USDT has become the primary method of payment for Iran."

Tether has announced that it has frozen nearly $550 million in USDT linked to Iran in 2026.