European Commission Vice President and Foreign Minister Borrell: Communication channels must be kept open with Iran.

European Commission Vice President and Foreign Minister Borrell: The G7 will hold a meeting to discuss providing Ukraine with long-range missiles to strike Russian territory.

European Commission Vice President and Foreign Minister Borrell: It is clear that Russia has been acquiring new weapons from Iran, especially missiles.

Borrell, Vice President of the European Commission and Foreign Minister: We are still trying to prevent the escalation of the situation in Lebanon, but our worst expectations are becoming a reality. We are almost in a full-scale war.

Musk: Starship is ready to launch.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Deeply shocked by the rocket attacks and air strikes in Lebanon and Israel and the resulting civilian casualties. Reiterates call for an immediate ceasefire between the two sides and will emphasize this point when meeting with G7 ministers tonight.

Hess (HES.N) shares rose nearly 2% after the market closed.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on energy supply issues in the context of Russian attacks.

The International Monetary Fund welcomed Sri Lanka’s announcement of an agreement in principle with international bondholders and will discuss the timing of the upcoming Sri Lanka project review “as soon as possible”.

Hamas statement: Field commander Mahmoud Al Nader was killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on September 23.

Saudi Press Agency: Saudi Arabia warns of escalating conflict in Lebanon and calls on all parties to exercise restraint.

National Hurricane Center: John rapidly strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane, and destructive hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surges and flash flooding are expected in parts of southern Mexico.

Israeli Chief of Staff Halevy named the air strike against Hezbollah in Lebanon that began in the morning of the 23rd as "Northern Arrow."

The White House: US President Biden and the President of the United Arab Emirates stressed the need to avoid any unilateral measures that would undermine the two-state solution.

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT.O) closed down 10%, setting a new low for the period.

The White House: US President Biden recognizes the UAE as an important defense partner of the United States.

Bank of America: Insurance companies are expected to buy more AAA-rated bonds.

U.S. intelligence officials: Russia produced the most AI content to influence the U.S. presidential election.

Market news: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer said he believed a government shutdown could be avoided.

Stellantis (STLA.N): (Speaking about reports about CEO succession) With more than a year left before the five-year contract expires, it is normal for the board to review this.