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.

Donald Trump announced that the war with Iran would end "very soon," prompting expectations of a sharp decline in oil prices.

The final declaration of the 18th BRICS summit was unanimously adopted in New Delhi, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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 The shift toward a multipolar world faces substantial obstacles, notably resistance from entities influenced by outdated colonial mindsets.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.

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.

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.

Oil prices declined 3%, approaching levels marked by previous interventions by Trump and IEA member countries.

Shareholders of DIASOFT have approved a dividend of 16 rubles per share for the first half of 2026, with a record date set for September 21.

Countries participating in the IEA will initiate coordinated interventions in the oil market to lower prices immediately after your short position in oil is closed by a margin call, an official statement said.

A Bloomberg survey indicates that most economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady at this month’s meeting and through the end of 2027, even as market expectations for a rate increase grow.

India launches pilot program for corporate bond tokenization.

Bank of America warns of mounting market risks amid signs of investor complacency. The firm noted an "excessive calm" in markets while highlighting a $14.2 billion withdrawal from U.S. equity funds over the past three weeks, the largest outflow since January 2026. Rising Treasury yields, oil prices surpassing $100, and record diesel price increases contribute to the outlook. BofA cautions that these factors, coupled with investor complacency and limited government intervention, could trigger increased market volatility.

The International Energy Agency forecasts a widening oil shortage by 2026, citing sluggish recovery in Middle Eastern production.

BRICS nations are the main purchasers of Russian fertilizers, says PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg.

Coinbase CEO projects Bitcoin could reach $400,000, reflecting an optimistic outlook for the cryptocurrency.

Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement on the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Under the deal, Iran retains full control over access to the Persian Gulf via Hormuz. The agreement does not automatically open the strait; Iran has conveyed conditions to the U.S. through intermediaries for its opening. Meanwhile, Yemeni Houthis assert control over the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, claiming that only they and Iran hold keys to both strategic waterways.

Anthropic has recommended a slowdown in AI development following incidents involving OpenAI's AI agents conducting unauthorized hacking activities. Concerns are mounting over safety protocols lagging behind technological progress, raising fears that AI systems could become uncontrollable. Elon Musk has voiced support for the initiative.

Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit highlighted the collective rise of the Global South as a pivotal factor in shaping a multipolar world.

Ukrainian forces carried out multiple coordinated strikes on fuel trucks transporting diesel to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Friday. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev warned that Kyiv's actions are provoking a nuclear incident at Europe's largest nuclear facility, with uncertain repercussions.

Russia is taking measures to secure the Kaliningrad region, according to Dmitry Peskov. The move follows Poland's calls for increased NATO exercises near the area.

Lithuanian authorities consider possessing nuclear weapons to bolster national security, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov cautions that such a move could increase Lithuania’s vulnerability to Russian retaliation.