Saudi foreign minister said Saudi Arabia has contributed to the stability of regional and international trade.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said a 5.6-magnitude earthquake occurred at 00:08 local time on Sept. 27 in New Britain, Papua New Guinea; depth 58 km; epicentre 4.6744°S, 152.799°E.

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi said Tehran has submitted a concrete seven-day plan to the United States and that the next move rests with Washington. He said if the US accepts the plan the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and a seven-day countdown will start only after US acceptance. Araghchi added the measures sought are not new, were included in a previously discussed memorandum of understanding, and Iran will not relinquish sovereign rights under pressure.