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- A FlyDubai flight co-pilot attacked the captain, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; multiple security failures were cited. - Kuwaiti and Liberian tankers faced attacks by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia respectively; US urges American citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant due to potential drone and missile attacks amid renewed military confrontations involving Houthi rebels. - Thailand focuses on digital transformation and resilience building as part of its new development agenda; Southeast Asian energy ministers meet in Manila amid supply disruptions caused by the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran. - Moldova's President Maia Sandu faces impeachment proceedings following opposition accusations of constitutional violations and corruption, while NATO conducts a visit to the country in response to recent Russian drone strikes near its border and ongoing airspace violations by Russia. - Central Asian countries are focusing on digital growth and AI cooperation with support from the U.S., while balancing diplomatic relations between China and Russia; Tajikistan started importing oil and petroleum products from Iran due to a Russian fuel crisis that previously supplied 91.1% of its needs. - Myanmar's military airstrikes in Rakhine State killed at least eight people, according to rebel group claims; the European Union has given China a deadline to reduce its trade advantage or face tariffs on Chinese goods. - Diesel protests erupt in Africa amid an energy crisis linked to Iran's war efforts; Romania's political crisis intensifies following Prime Minister Bolojan's government collapse. - Kenya confirms its first Ebola death, marking an outbreak spread from DR Congo; UAE commits $10m to support Ebola response in Africa. - South Korea's crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia fell below 30% in January-August for the first time since 2018; over 70 people were killed in fighting around Yemen’s Taiz province within a day, with both sides blaming each other for casualties. - A Himalayan avalanche in Nepal killed at least 15 expedition workers and injured several others; tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after Indian border guards killed two Pakistani civilians near the Punjab border. - Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including two children and a woman, in recent attacks on Gaza; over 1,031 Palestinians have been reported dead since Israel's military operation began in Gaza. - Ukraine appeals to EU for help in exporting grain amid Black Sea blockades; El Niño weather patterns are expected to disrupt global food security due to fertilizer supply disruptions and increased energy costs.

Key events right now

  • We are staying: European diplomats reject Russian calls to leave Ukraine — atlantic_council · Ukraine–Russia
  • Iran’s execution drive intensifies as war provides cover for repression — al_monitor · Gulf / Iran
  • Jet drones are Putin’s secret weapon as he seeks to break Ukraine — atlantic_council · Ukraine–Russia
  • Anduril to Build Submarine Component Facility — usni_news · Other
  • Brazil Senate Opens Debate on Ending 6-Day Work Week — rio_times · South America
  • China Refiners Flock to Iraqi Crude — rigzone · Gulf / Iran
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns Trump's remarks, calling him 'deranged and dangerous'. — abc_au · Other

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