US envoys presented 28-point Russian peace plan to Ukraine

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kiev, presenting a Russian peace plan reportedly agreed upon a year earlier. Ukraine reportedly did not accept all fundamental Russian demands regarding language, NATO cooperation, and territorial changes.

Saudi Arabia could lose up to 4% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia could run out of exportable reserves if it doesn’t resume its main oil pipeline to the Red Sea soon, according to crude buyers and operators consulted by Reuters. The disruption would remove up to 4% of global oil supply.

US 10-Year Treasury yield surpasses 5% amid inflation concerns

The US 10-year Treasury yield exceeded 5% for the first time since 2023 on Monday, driven by rising inflation concerns and increasing government and corporate borrowing needs.

Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz

China, Russia and Mongolia conduct joint border defense exercise

The defense forces of China, Russia and Mongolia conducted the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 exercise from September 2-3 in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia. The training tested drones, helicopters and ground units in a simulated operation against armed groups attempting to cross the border.

Cuba denounces US blockade at international conference in Laos

Cuba denounced the US blockade at the III Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane, Laos, stating that while the US leads global military spending, it portrays the island as an unusual and extraordinary threat to its national security.

People turn to AI for mental health support due to lack of alternatives

Many individuals use ChatGPT for mental health support when therapy is inaccessible due to cost, insurance limitations, transportation barriers, or lack of available providers. This option provides immediate assistance when human support is unavailable.