Kremlin: Steps are being taken to ensure energy supplies meet the needs of the population and the Russian economy.

The Kremlin: It is hoped that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be able to visit Turkey and hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after preparations are completed; it is hoped that the two sides will be able to hold talks during the upcoming BRICS summit.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Francine is moving northeast, and life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected in Louisiana later today.

Market news: US Secretary of State Blinken and British Foreign Secretary Lamy arrived in Kiev for talks with Ukrainian leaders.

Ukrainian Ministry of Energy: In the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure in four regions.

The Central Bank of Georgia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 8%.

Indian Science and Technology Minister Vaishnaw: India is expanding its chip policy.

US Geological Survey: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake occurred 31 kilometers southwest of Karol, Pakistan.

Israeli military: A helicopter crashed in Gaza, killing two soldiers.

Market news: German Chancellor Scholz said when talking about the Ukraine issue that another peace conference is needed and Russia must sit at the conference table.

Turkey to sign new liquefied natural gas deal with Shell (SHEL.N), says Turkish Energy Minister.

Market news: Russian securities company NSD lost the EU sanctions case.

Market news: Due to a national holiday, all major banks in Egypt will be closed on September 15.

Commerzbank shares rose 15% as UniCredit increased its stake by 9%.

Market news: Indian Prime Minister Modi held a chip conference near New Delhi, where he said India is striving to achieve a $500 billion electronics industry goal by the end of this century.

Market news: The Mexican Senate has largely approved judicial reform and is close to final approval.

The UK services index rose 1.7% year-on-year in July, in line with expectations of 1.8% and the previous reading of 1.2%.

Bank of America strategists expect the yen to resume its decline against the dollar and fall below 150 by the end of the year.

UniCredit is reported to hold a 9% stake in Commerzbank after the latest acquisition.