🇫🇷 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.
⚠️🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 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.
⚠️🇹🇼 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.
❗️🇷🇺 Shareholders of BANK "SAINT PETERSBURG" have approved dividends for the first half of 2026. The ordinary share dividend is set at 19.17 RUB, while the preferred share dividend will be 0.22 RUB. The record date for the dividends is October 5.
🚨 Russian Bank "Sankt-Peterburg" shareholders have approved the redemption of previously acquired company shares. The number of ordinary shares before the reduction of the authorized capital stood at 445,368,521. Following the reduction, the total number of ordinary shares will be 439,117,711.
⚠️🇺🇸 In the United States, Durable Goods Orders for August showed no change, remaining at 0% month-over-month. This figure was better than the expected decline of 0.3% and follows a previous increase of 1.1%.
🌍 Iran has proposed a 7-day "roadmap" to end the ongoing war, similar to the June memorandum of understanding, according to Western media reports. However, skepticism surrounds the proposal, as many doubt its credibility.
🚀 In the last 24 hours, open interest in Chainlink futures has surged by 25%, according to monitoring reports. This significant increase highlights growing investor interest in the cryptocurrency market. For more details, visit this link.
🇷🇺 Gazprom has reported a 3.4% increase in natural gas production in the first half of 2026, reaching 216.55 billion cubic meters. However, the company experienced a decline in oil and gas condensate production, which fell by 2.66% to 37.3 million tons during the same period. For more details, visit Gazprom.
💥🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump stated that his meeting with President Xi was highly productive for both the US and China, hinting at significant upcoming developments. He expressed enthusiasm for replacing the term "artificial intelligence" with the more precise and important "superintelligence," calling it "SUPER!" Last night, there seemed to be a consensus on this shift in terminology.
🇺🇸🇨🇦 U.S. Trade Representative Greer has stated that President Trump is satisfied with the current trade situation with Canada. Trade relations remain robust, with the U.S. continuing to import essential resources such as oil, gas, and potash fertilizers from Canada. Canadians are eager to finalize a trade deal.
🇺🇸🇨🇳 The U.S. Trade Representative Greer announced that the United States and China have reached an agreement on several trade issues. However, discussions regarding chips for artificial intelligence were not part of these negotiations. Additionally, conversations about export controls and national security were also not addressed during these talks.
🚨 Gazprom has increased pipeline gas supplies to near abroad markets by 29% in the first half of 2026, primarily due to demand from Kazakhstan. The company reported sales of 193.2 billion cubic meters of gas in both domestic and foreign markets during this period, compared to 185.0 billion cubic meters in the same timeframe of 2025. For more details, visit here.
🚨 Japan's Prime Minister Katayama and Bessent have reiterated that the weak yen against the dollar is a concern, according to Kyodo News.
🚀 Ethena's value surged by 16% following its partnership with Binance. The collaboration has sparked increased interest and trading activity, driving the token's price upward. Investors are optimistic about the potential benefits this alliance may bring to the platform. For more details, visit the official site.