
China Warns U.S. Against Preparing for Space War After Weapons Disclosure
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.

China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.

Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey imports, a trade-policy signal watched by beverage markets.

Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown could threaten 4% of global oil supply as traders await repair timelines and export updates.

Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program, with a contribution target expected before an October summit.

Mass protests across Germany followed AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win, adding a political-risk signal for investors watching Europe’s largest economy.

Zaporizhstal remains halted after a third Russian missile strike in a month caused preliminary critical damage to key plant infrastructure.

Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and power infrastructure in Odesa, Kyiv region and Mykolaiv, injuring two people.

Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.

Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze on a treason-related accusation tied to comments about the Abkhazia war.

Lukashenko said Belarus will inspect all armed forces, including mobilization readiness, adding a fresh geopolitical signal for markets.

Houthi forces captured Yemen’s port city of Mocha, increasing market concern over Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks and potential oil price pressure.

Zelensky expects late-September U.S. talks on grain exports and energy security as markets track Black Sea disruption and infrastructure risks.