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Lithuania is fortifying its planned Gizai substation near Kaliningrad against drones and sabotage, adding vehicle-bomb-proof fencing, tunnel sensors and reinforced concrete around transformers - Reuters

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has opened the UN General Assembly in New York.

Russian intelligence warns that European countries are working to establish a supranational body to seize frozen Russian assets - Statement

Lithuania's parliament has advanced a constitutional amendment to remove the country's ban on weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, and foreign military bases (Article 137). The measure passed the consideration stage 99–13, with 5 abstentions. This is not final adoption and does not authorize any nuclear deployment. The first adoption vote is set for October 6, and the final vote for January 12, 2027. Both votes require at least 94 of 141 MPs.

Netanyahu attacks NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of his UN visit, accusing him of backing Hamas and inciting against New York Jews: “I’m coming to expose the truth about you.”

There has definitely been an uptick in Russian hybrid warfare actions. Russia may incorrectly perceive that the only way out is increasing its hybrid campaign. That is a losing proposition, because we are ready to respond, senior NATO military official says - TWZ

There has definitely been an uptick in Russian hybrid warfare actions. Russia may incorrectly perceive that the only way out is increasing its hybrid campaign. That is a losing proposition, because we are ready to respond, Senior NATO military official says - TWZ

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Open to an Iran meeting at the UN. President Trump is open to meeting with anybody. I don't think anything is scheduled between Trump and the Iranian president - NBC

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles says the F-35 parts that were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US are not sensitive. Australia is helping the US and Lockheed Martin investigate - AFP

China's Xi Jinping is expected to press Donald Trump to stop US arms sales for Taiwan under an interpretation of a 1982 statement when they meet next week. He is expected to offer to pressure Iran in return. - Reuters

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press US President Donald Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under a 1982 joint statement during his Washington visit this week, sources say. A new $14 billion Taiwan arms deal still awaits Trump's approval - Reuters

Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume crude oil exports from Yanbu port later on Tuesday, trade sources say - Reuters

Saudi Arabia is running tests on its East-West oil pipeline, which is due to resume this week. Oil loadings at Yanbu are also expected to restart this week - Bloomberg

Iran delivered its proposal to the US through mediators on September 16 - Reuters

Tehran welcomes a revival of diplomacy with the US if Washington takes tangible steps. An Iranian delegation is in New York with full authority, and details of a deal to end hostilities can be discussed there via mediators - Reuters

BREAKING: Saudi Arabia has restarted its East-West oil pipeline, which carries crude to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, according to trade sources - Reuters

BREAKING: Israeli Defense Minister Katz says that “in light of various intentions and intelligence,” he is warning Hamas and its supporters, “from Iran to Erdoğan,” that if even one Israeli soldier or civilian is taken hostage, Gaza City will be evacuated of its roughly one million residents to the south and “treated the same way as Rafah and Beit Hanoun” until they are returned.

The US plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, now used by the Danish dog sled patrol - Reuters

The UK has agreed to a time-limited agreement to support Saudi Arabia against mounting Houthi drone and missile strikes, including a recent attempt targeting Riyadh. Starting in the coming days, the RAF will deploy one RAF Voyager tanker to provide purely defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets. The mission is strictly limited to defending against incoming aerial attacks rather than aiding offensive operations inside Yemen. The decision comes as Houthi forces capture the critical port of Mocha and strategic Red Sea islands near the Bab al-Mandeb strait—a vital maritime corridor carrying 12% of global trade. UK officials emphasized the move aims to protect key regional oil pathways and stabilize broader economic and security interests.

Qatar rejected The New Yorker’s report alleging it funded Hamas, calling the documents “fabricated.” Qatar said Gaza aid was delivered under Israeli oversight and argued that if funds reached Hamas, responsibility lay with Israel.