According to a report in The Washington Post, a classified US intelligence assessment presented to Congress indicated that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out the possibility of developing nuclear weapons. This development coincides with heightened congressional scrutiny of a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed with Riyadh in July, with critics arguing the deal lacks sufficient safeguards and departs from established precedent.

Djibouti has called on the international community to provide assistance amid a rising number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Yemen.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is scheduled to visit Moscow from September 28 to 30 to engage in discussions aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns. While the specific outcomes or agreements reached during these talks have not yet been confirmed, the itinerary indicates a focus on resolving ongoing humanitarian issues.

Lavrov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin recently reaffirmed in St. Petersburg that Russia has no intention of waging war against Europe. Lavrov attributed this position to a remark he believed was made by Putin during a recent appearance in the city.