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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting China for mediation talks, though diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle East conflicts are stalled with an indefinite postponement of regional meetings. Fighting has resumed between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis and government forces, while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid ongoing disruptions to energy shipments in the region.
Austria denied entry to Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami for the IAEA general conference following pressure from the Trump administration. Tehran blamed the United States for the visa refusal and summoned Austria's charge d'affaires to protest the decision, while the delegation was forced to return to Tehran immediately.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the U.S. for prolonging the Ukraine war by withdrawing from alleged "Anchorage agreements" made with President Trump. U.S. officials have denied the existence of such agreements reached during Trump's 2025 meeting with Putin in Alaska.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that Beijing and New Delhi have reached an important consensus to maintain their partnership and prevent diplomatic backsliding. Xi and Modi agreed to jointly maintain peace in border areas and support each other as rotating BRICS chairs, while China Southern Airlines resumed services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route.
An eight-member Japanese parliamentary delegation led by former Justice Minister Masahiro Komura arrived in Beijing on Sunday to seek renewed diplomatic engagement. This visit marks the first such high-level contact since tensions escalated over Taiwan, aiming to stabilize bilateral relations through meetings with Chinese officials.
Cambodia and Thailand presented opening statements before international mediators in Singapore regarding overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand. The two nations are contesting control over 27,000 square kilometers of seabed, estimated to hold US$300 billion in oil and gas reserves. This marks only the second time in UNCLOS history that the conciliation process has been invoked.
Khalid Al-Jaber argues that China seeks to expand its influence in the Gulf through trade and technology rather than military replacement of the US. He contends Beijing leverages existing US security frameworks while pursuing economic interests, suggesting this approach aligns with regional development goals without direct geopolitical confrontation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's address to the European Parliament, with Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic representing the Commission instead. The absence highlights diplomatic tensions as Carney seeks closer EU ties amid deteriorating relations with Washington ahead of an October summit.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated India expects the European Union to sign the Free Trade Agreement text and complete negotiations with Canada by year-end. The EU has forwarded the deal to its Council for approval while India-Canada trade talks continue in New Delhi.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of 'very intensive actions' by Russia following strikes near the border. Two drones landed within kilometers of Polish territory, prompting Poland to pledge increased security along its border with Ukraine. The attack occurred minutes after a train carrying European officials left the station; no one was injured as the crew was warned in advance.