US Marco Rubio on Iran: "The United States remains committed to diplomacy and is always open to negotiated solutions," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion From the U.S. After reportedly helping mediate talks with Iran, Pakistan is now seeking a $10 billion U.S. foreign exchange stabilization facility, according to a source.

Pakistan wants $10 billion in US financial backing to stabilise its currency reserves, reports Reuters

Major jolt for Indian pharma as Trump announces potential 200% tariffs on generic drugs entering the US - zero for 2 years, then 100% for one year, then 200% India supplies 40% of all generic drugs in the U.S. worth $9-10 billion annually

Can the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire hold? Donald Trump is set to meet Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's army prepares to assume control of "pilot zones" during Israel's withdrawal. The talks could shape the next phase of regional stability.

A new chapter in the U.S.–Canada trade dispute is unfolding. Washington says Canada's policies unfairly target American products, prompting a 50% tariff on many Canadian imports. If implemented, this could significantly strain economic ties between two of the world's closest trading partners.

FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a visit to Russia in mid-October, with stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The trip is expected to include meetings hosted by the FSB, Russia's main security agency. It is unclear whether Patel will meet Putin or what will be discussed. Source: POLITICO

Trump imposed an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports. Cars, alcohol, dairy, and goods from wine to hockey sticks to cement....

Pentagon reportedly withheld details of several recent Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan that injured dozens of American troops and damaged helicopters. Officials said the information was kept secret for operational security, arguing that public disclosure could help Iran target U.S. forces.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims Germany is actively pursuing weapons-related nuclear research.

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes U.S. policy in the Middle East, saying: "Our military has been degraded to the Strait of Hormuz police... What happened to Make America Great Again? Everyone hates this."

U.S. teeters on all-out war with Iran after more troops are killed A service member was killed in action in Iraq, and another set of unidentified remains was found at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said. Source: The washington post

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says, "There will be Jewish settlements in all of Gaza. Gaza is ours." The statement is likely to intensify international debate over the future of Gaza, territorial claims, and the prospects for any negotiated settlement in the region.

Pakistani officials say they have warned Iran that attacks on Saudi Arabia are a "red line" for Pakistan. Islamabad fears Houthi escalation, rather than direct Iranian action, could draw Pakistani forces into the conflict. Source: Reuters

60+ US Senators support a bill threatening up to a 100% tariff on India and others for buying Russian oil But America exempts its own uranium purchases from Russia and European allies for buying Russian natural gas

Trump’s proposed 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz could dramatically increase global oil shipping costs. Analysts estimate transportation costs could jump from roughly $10 to $26 per barrel, adding more than $30 million in expenses for a single large oil tanker.

Senior Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi says Iran’s Parliament has formally introduced the “Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf” bill.

India has handed over family tents to the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) to support the shelter and rehabilitation needs of Afghan returnees.

Türkiye has sold its S-400 air defense system to a Gulf country, possibly the UAE or Qatar. Final details were sorted overnight, and an official announcement is expected today. Source: Turkish journalist Abdülkadir Selvi (Hürriyet)

BREAKING: Trump says the interim accord with Iran to end the war is officially "over." "I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum. They're sick people. They're led by sick people. And they're vicious, violent people."

Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff who is exploring a 2028 presidential run, landed in Israel this week with a stern tough-love message for America’s most embattled, isolated ally a message that he hopes could point the way forward on one of the most divisive...

Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar reiterates Budapest’s position on Ukraine: “We maintain our humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. But, as I have said many times before, Hungary will not provide arms or troops to Ukraine.”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backs President Trump’s concerns over Greenland and Arctic security. “The President was right. There is an issue in the Arctic when it comes to China and Russia trying to gain access. We need to make sure that the Arctic stays safe.” Source: Politico

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: “Attacks on Iran are absolutely necessary.” The remarks are fueling fresh debate over security, deterrence, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

President Trump says the US will consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

Australia & Fiji have signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defense pact under which each country commits to respond if the other is attacked. It is Fiji's first-ever military alliance. It becomes Australia's fourth such pact, alongside agreements with US, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea

🚨 Russia launched 23 Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight. According to reports, Ukraine intercepted none of them, raising questions about the availability of Patriot air-defense interceptors and Kyiv's ability to counter sustained missile attacks.

Hours after Australia signed a defence pact with Fiji, China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific. China called it routine training with a dummy warhead.

Kan News reports that a regional country denied Israel access to its airspace during this week’s strikes on Iran. The move points to the diplomatic sensitivity surrounding the latest escalation, as regional states try to avoid being seen as direct participants in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Iran’s Tasnim pushes back on claims of an imminent U.S.-Iran deal, saying the draft agreement has not received final approval from Iranian authorities.