๐ข๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐ฒ Supplies of Russian gas to Armenia have resumed following maintenance work.
โ ๏ธ๐ช๐บ๐จ๐ณ The European Union is pressing the United Kingdom to increase tariffs on Chinese cars. This move aims to prevent the establishment of barriers for vehicles labeled as 'made in Europe'. The request comes amid ongoing trade tensions and concerns about competition in the automotive market. For more details, refer to the Financial Times.
๐จ Russian energy company Rosseti has announced the results of its additional share issuance at 0.5 rubles per share through a closed subscription. A total of three applications were received, leading to the purchase of 2,631 shares from a total of 902,955,975,944 shares available.
๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ Akamai has announced a partnership with Anthropic to enhance its AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to improve cloud computing solutions and deliver more advanced services to clients. By integrating Anthropic's AI technology, Akamai hopes to provide innovative security and performance enhancements for its users in an increasingly digital landscape. For more information, visit Akamai and Anthropic.
๐ The Central Bank of Russia will begin licensing crypto exchanges and crypto custodians starting October 5.
๐ซ๐ข๐ช๐บEU Energy Commissioner Dan Jรธrgensen warned that the European Union faces its harshest winter since 2022 due to abnormally high prices for diesel.
๐จ The Russian Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the Bank of Russia, Rosfinmonitoring, and market participants to develop requirements for providers of digital cryptocurrency transaction analysis. Key conditions include that companies offering these services must be based in Russian jurisdiction, mandatory certification of software, and obtaining necessary licenses from security agencies, according to Alexey Yakovlev, director of the ministry's financial policy department.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visit to the United States. His second personal meeting with President Trump this year was marked by grand rhetoric, including Xi's call to "nurture the beautiful flowers of China-U.S. friendship." However, when it comes to concrete outcomes on complex issues like trade, Taiwan tensions, and the Iran conflict, it appears that neither leader has presented any substantial results to the public. โ ะช
โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช Students across Germany will participate in protests today against the proposed mandatory military service. The demonstrations are set to take place nationwide and reflect growing concerns among the youth regarding the new draft policy. For more details, visit Deutschlandfunk.
๐ซ๐ท Macron advocates for the establishment of an international organization to regulate AI, but his proposals are largely ignored. Experts suggest that public perception of the French president is hindered by personal controversies, including reports of his own husband physically confronting him. Additionally, speculation about his impending departure from office further diminishes his influence on the matter.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ท The U.S. Ambassador to China has stated that former President Trump made it clear that any assistance China provides to Iran is completely unacceptable, according to CNBC. Reports indicate that China is supplying Iran with electronic components used in drone and missile guidance systems, as well as missile launchers and portable air defense systems. Additionally, China is reportedly providing advanced radar technology, and Iran is utilizing Chinese spy satellites to target U.S. bases, as reported by various outlets including WSJ and FT.
โ ๏ธ๐น๐ผ The U.S. Ambassador to China has reaffirmed that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, emphasizing that the U.S. does not support Taiwan's independence, according to CNBC. During his visit to the U.S., Xi Jinping expressed hope that Washington would oppose Taiwan's independence, as reported by Xinhua. Meanwhile, former President Trump may delay announcing a major arms deal with Taiwan until after the APEC summit in Shenzhen. The U.S. continues to provide military assistance to Taiwan, considering a potential $14 billion arms transfer, as stated by Rubio.