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German Foreign Minister Waldfol: Sanctions need to be imposed on a large number of Russians.

German Foreign Minister Waldfol: Russia has escalated the situation and must bear the consequences.

German Foreign Minister Waldfol: The measures against Russia were carefully prepared.

German Foreign Minister Waldfol: We are approaching a critical moment.

German Foreign Minister Waldfol: Russia needs to know that the use of force has failed.

German Foreign Minister Waldfol: I see strong support and unity within the EU; Europe is united.

According to Saudi media Hadas, the Israeli Defense Minister stated that Israel is prepared to conduct both defense and offense in full coordination with the United States.

ASUS showcased a PC featuring PROART technology powered by NVIDIA RTX SPARK at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Russian Economy Minister: Russia has revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 0.6% from the previous 0.4%.

Traders said India’s edible oil imports rose 4% month-on-month in August to 1.54 million metric tons, a new high in 11 months.

Traders said India’s sunflower oil imports fell 38% month-on-month in August to 157,000 metric tons, the lowest level in six months.

Traders said India’s soybean oil imports surged 21% month-on-month in August to a record 601,000 metric tons.

Traders said India’s palm oil imports rose 7% month-on-month in August to 780,000 metric tons, a six-month high.

Ukraine's state-owned energy company: Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack last night on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the Odessa region.

Volkswagen shares fell 1.6%, with local traders noting that the stock is on the verge of being removed from the Euro Stoxx 50 index.

According to Interfax news agency, Russia will suspend grain export tariffs until December 31.

1. Standard Chartered Bank: +35,000; Sparta Securities: +38,000; ING: +40,000; BNP Paribas: +40,000; 2. Sumitomo Mitsui: +45,000; Scotiabank: +45,000; Bank of Montreal: +47,000; Deutsche Bank: +47,000; 3. Heleba Bank: +48,000; Monex: +48,000; PNC Group: +48,000; Pansen Macro: +50,000; 4. HSBC: +52,000; TD Securities: +55,000; Goldman Sachs: +55,000; Reuters forecast: +48,000.

The Hungarian forint fell to its lowest level against the euro since the April elections, trading at 370.

1. Camp Tehtin, Jordan – Strike method: Massive ballistic missile attack; Target: Strategic base of the U.S. Marine Corps and rapid reaction forces, as well as related facilities and attack helicopters; Results: Numerous U.S. personnel killed, several facilities and helicopters destroyed. 2. Prince Hassan Air Base, Jordan – Strike method: Massive ballistic missile attack; Target: RQ-4 and MQ-9 drone hangars and technical infrastructure; Results: U.S. drones destroyed; multiple pilots and technicians killed; technical infrastructure caught fire. 3. U.S. military base in Erbil, Iraq – Strike method: Combined missile and drone attack; Target: Maintenance center, technical equipment warehouse, spy balloon guidance system and fuel tanks; Results: Maintenance center, warehouses and balloon system destroyed, fuel tanks caught fire, some personnel killed. 4. Kuwait Ali Salim Air Base – Strike method: Combined missile and drone attack; Targets: US commander's command post and residence, drone hangars and drone deployment runways; Outcome: Some US personnel killed, hangars and runways destroyed, several drones destroyed. 5. US Naval Base in Bahrain – Strike method: Combined missile and drone attack; Targets: US personnel, facilities and equipment; Outcome: Not yet clear.

An IRNA economic reporter interviewed Iranian officials regarding the US's alleged economic blockade of Iran. The chairman of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce's Customs Committee emphasized that sanctions and economic blockades cannot completely halt the country's foreign trade. Given Iran's geographical location, geopolitical capabilities, and numerous neighbors, Iran has multiple avenues to continue trade. The official added, "In addition to existing regional trade capabilities, Iran is also working to eliminate domestic trade barriers to reduce the difficulties faced by businesspeople and economic activists." Regarding Iran's foreign trade situation, he stated, "Iran is exploring various avenues in foreign trade, aiming to ensure that Iranian trade does not stagnate even under increasing sanctions pressure." Regarding trade agreements Iran has joined, he said, "Agreements such as the Eurasian Economic Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are important forces for Iran's development of trade relations, and these agreements are being implemented and followed up." He pointed out, "Bilateral and regional monetary agreements and financial agreements signed with neighboring countries play a key role in promoting smooth foreign trade, reducing dependence on intermediate currencies, and facilitating liquidity, which helps develop Iran's non-oil exports."