German AfD Leader Alice Weidel:

When we are in government, we will put the black-red-gold flag on every government building, on every school building.

Everywhere, black-red-gold will be flown as the colors of freedom, as our national flag.

We love black, red and gold.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

Why can’t India have its own global consulting firms? Why can’t our accounting firms, our legal firms, and our financial firms become global leaders?

Today, we proudly say that Indians are leading some of the world’s top companies.

But if Indians can lead the world’s top companies, then why shouldn’t companies created by Indians lead the world?

All of this is possible.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

Some people still make fun of “Made in India” even today.

But friends, today you can see the brand value of “Make in India.”

Today, there is a smartphone in almost every hand. The world’s biggest phone brands are now making India their base.

Made-in-India smartphones are reaching every corner of the world.

Greece Cannot Leave Its Military 'Superiority' Over Türkiye Unused, Claims Mitsotakis

The Greek premier argued that Athens, with upgraded F-16s, Rafales, and incoming F-35s, could not leave its military "superiority" over Türkiye unused.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright blames Ukraine and Biden for high gas prices.

Yemen’s Houthis release video of a precise ballistic missile strike on a meeting of senior Saudi-backed Yemeni commanders, filmed by a drone overhead.

Merz Admits Germany is Losing Industrial Jobs on a Large Scale

The German chancellor admitted that Germany's prosperity was at risk as it faces large-scale industrial job losses, while conceding that his government has so far failed to do enough.

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Zelensky:

I want to thank our teams, the American team. Thank you to the whole group.

We have already had two panels of discussion, we will go out to the press a little bit later and we will be communicating with all groups.

Here we are all on one side and we all really want there to be no war, no suffering, for people not to die, so that this war ends with a fair, fair peace for all of us.

Trump Approval Rating Falls to Record Low as Economy Sours Voters

Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33% as voters grow increasingly pessimistic about the economy, tariffs, and household finances, less than two months before midterm elections.

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Steve Witkoff to Zelensky:

We're having a great time here, and the hospitality is unsurpassed.

The President wanted Jared and I to come here.

We had a great trip, took the train, and as you said, it was a delightful trip.

📸 Trump’s hair color seems to have gotten a bit darker.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar:

The Kurds are a minority in four countries and unfortunately has not yet achieved political independence.

We believe in strengthening relations between the different minorities of the Middle East and specifically in relations between Jews and Kurds.

Putin is not seeking a compromise peace deal at this stage; he wants an agreement that matches Russia’s objectives.

According to sources close to the Kremlin, Moscow’s demands have become more aggressive because Russian leaders believe the battlefield situation is increasingly in their favor.

Source: Bloomberg

Iran's Ghalibaf mocks Bessent.

Netanyahu on Iran:

This regime in Iran — its end is near.

It is weak, it is fighting for its life, it is staggering, and there is still a mission to complete that we are determined to carry out.

This will ultimately change the face of the Middle East and the course of history.

Netanyahu:

Israel is stronger than ever, our enemies are weaker than ever.

Together with the United States, we achieved enormous achievements in removing an existential threat from above our heads.

Netanyahu:

Right now, our nation is the strongest power in the Middle East — and some say beyond it.

I say to our enemies: don’t mess with us.

Gen. Christopher Donahue, one of the U.S. Army’s most combat-experienced commanders, retired after a 16-month struggle to preserve his career amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s purge of senior officers.

Hegseth reportedly targeted him over the Afghanistan withdrawal despite evidence clearing him of responsibility for the Abbey Gate bombing, saying, “I don’t care.”

Despite strong backing from senior military leaders, Hegseth blocked him from leading European Command or becoming Army chief, instead downgrading his role.

He retired on August 27 after his last major backer, Army Chief Gen. Randy George, was also fired by Hegseth.

Source: NYT

A New York Times investigation found that Ukraine’s military procurement system has suffered from serious fraud, waste, and mismanagement during the war.

Secret audits show that in 2024 alone, about $1.2 billion was lost through overpayments, failed contracts, and poor oversight.

Several major weapons suppliers received new contracts despite corruption investigations, failed deliveries, or defective products.

One example involved a factory that supplied thousands of faulty mortar rounds but continued receiving government orders.

Auditors also found cases where Ukraine paid much higher prices by using intermediaries instead of buying directly, including a rocket deal that may have cost the country about $130 million extra.

The report says the problems have weakened Ukraine’s ability to efficiently use limited defense funds, even as it seeks more military aid from allies.

Source: NYT

Yemen's Houthis say they shot down a Saudi Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone while it was conducting "hostile missions" northwest of Maqbana, Taiz, this morning.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

Enough with this fake statesmanship.

For too many years, we’ve wanted to look nice to the world—how beautiful we are, how sweet we are—but it gives us nothing.

When we come with determination and say, "This is how it’s going to be," and those who come, for example, are supporters of terrorism, and the terrorists in our prisons suffer—well, it works.