Romanian president plans a new round of government talks with political parties this week.

Senator Chuck Schumer rebuked former President Trump, calling Trump’s claim that Ukraine caused diesel’s surge to record highs a lie and saying Americans know rising costs stem from Trump and his actions related to Iran. Trump had earlier urged Ukrainian president ZELENSKIY to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

REINZ said New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted median house price fell 1.3% MoM and 1.3% YoY in August as rising cost of living and a weak labour market dented buyer confidence. Nationwide sales fell 1.9% MoM and nearly 10% YoY. REINZ CEO Lizzy Ryley said the market’s rhythm has changed with lower volumes and longer selling times; median days to sell rose to 51, three days more than August 2025 and the fourth-highest August on record.