South Korea Aug CPI YoY 3.1% vs 3.2% expected; prev 2.8%.

伊朗总统佩泽希齐扬：俄罗斯人民与伊朗人民团结一致，为捍卫自身利益而斗争。

The embassy said it has noted reports that the US and New Zealand plan to build a deep-water port on a former military base in the Cook Islands and that the partners say the project is intended to support development of the Cook Islands, particularly its northern islands. China reiterated its long-standing position that its practical cooperation with Pacific island states — including on infrastructure, poverty reduction and climate adaptation — aims to help those states address real challenges and achieve sustainable development, not to engage in geopolitical competition. It said international cooperation should not be directed at third parties and should help maintain regional peace and stability, and urged parties to work with Pacific island states on the basis of mutual respect, openness and inclusivity to support their development goals.