Aeroflot Group's passenger traffic for the first eight months of 2026 declined 0.1%, reaching 37.4 million travelers, according to a company report. In August, passenger numbers decreased 1.3% year-on-year due to ongoing flight restrictions.
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U.S. lawmakers are exploring the introduction of "AI emergency stop buttons" to mitigate risks posed by potentially uncontrollable artificial intelligence systems.
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Yemeni Houthis seize full control of Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, AFP/TASNIM reports.
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly sustained damage following an attack claimed by Houthi forces on September 10. The Ansarullah movement reportedly targeted the pipeline that transports crude from Abqaiq to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Official confirmation has not yet been issued.
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Shareholders of DIASOFT have approved dividends of 16 rubles per share for the first half of 2026. The record date is September 21.
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Countries participating in the IEA will initiate coordinated interventions in the oil market to lower prices immediately following the closure of your short position in oil via a margin call, an official statement said.
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A Bloomberg survey indicates that most economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at this monthβs meeting and maintain that stance through the end of 2027, even as market probabilities for a rate increase grow.
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India launches pilot project to tokenize corporate bonds.
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Bank of America has warned of βexcessive calmβ in the markets, cautioning that volatility could surge. Data from BofA and EPFR show that $14.2 billion has been withdrawn from U.S. equity funds over the past three weeks, the largest outflow since January 2026. The bank cites rising Treasury yields, oil prices surpassing $100, and record diesel price increases, alongside investor complacency and limited government intervention, as factors contributing to potential market turbulence.
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Oil shortage forecast: The International Energy Agency anticipates a widening oil deficit by 2026, driven by a sluggish recovery in Middle Eastern production.
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Russia's delegation will attend the G20 energy meeting in Houston from September 14 to 16, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
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Britain's Army Begins Trials Using Horses for Reconnaissance and Stealth Operations
The British Army's cavalry regiment has initiated trials employing horses equipped with camouflage coloring to enhance reconnaissance and stealth capabilities.
The British Army's cavalry regiment has initiated trials employing horses equipped with camouflage coloring to enhance reconnaissance and stealth capabilities.
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The final declaration of the 18th BRICS summit was unanimously adopted in New Delhi, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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A unipolar global order catering to a limited set of nations is receding. The shift toward a multipolar world faces substantial obstacles, notably resistance from entities influenced by outdated colonial mindsets. These actors delineate the world into cultivated territories and uncharted regions, seeking to maintain dominance at others' expense. Their unwillingness to adapt to evolving geopolitical realities manifests in efforts to contain rising competitors. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized at BRICS that institutions such as the IMF, WTO, and World Bank were established under different political and economic conditions and require substantial reform.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming G20 summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested the possibility of a meeting between Zelensky and Putin in Moscow.
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A business forum titled "Russia-USA-Germany" is scheduled to take place in 2027, with more than 20 German companies having expressed interest in participating, according to Kirill Dmitriev.
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