Korea Automobile and Mobility Industry Association (KAMA): In the first half of this year, South Korea’s automobile exports increased by 2.1% year-on-year, reaching 1.441 million units. The export proportion of environmentally friendly models increased to 37.0% from 30.0% in the same period last year. However, affected by high inflation and interest rate hikes in major countries around the world, South Korea's automobile exports are expected to decline by 0.3% year-on-year in the second half of this year to 1.32 million units. Full-year exports are expected to reach 2.76 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 0.9%.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Brazil refuses to issue visas to U.S. officials over concerns about election interference.

A spokesman for the Berlin police in Germany: A suspect suspected of participating in the Berlin attack has been identified. The police know that he is a member of an Islamic extremist organization, but he has not yet been arrested.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: Reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening relations with the UAE. We also discussed developments in the Middle East, condemned recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates, and reaffirmed the importance of maritime security, freedom of navigation, and stability, including security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: Canada and the United Arab Emirates have reached an important milestone and completed negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The negotiations took only 47 days, making them the fastest trade negotiations in Canadian history and will help lower barriers.

The mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, said: "Kyiv was attacked by Russia, and falling debris has caused fires in at least three districts."