Korea Customs Service data show South Korea's September crude oil imports at 10.8 mln tonnes, up from 10.6 mln tonnes a year earlier (YoY increase).

Italian Prime Minister MELONI told parliament ahead of an EU summit that the US-Russia diesel supply agreement announced last week — under which Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets — is a "high-risk choice" that runs counter to efforts to pressure Putin into negotiations. She said the outcome is uncertain but the risks are clear, arguing the deal legitimizes Moscow, creates new wartime revenue and erodes the effectiveness of sanctions while Russian strikes continue against Ukrainian cities.

Stats NZ said citizen departures to Australia rose to about 12,500 in the first three months of the year, the highest three-month total since March 2013. Although early‑year outflows typically rise as graduates seek overseas roles, the data show the exodus has not eased, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Luxon ahead of the Nov. 7 election. Opposition parties blamed the government’s failure to tame living costs and generate jobs. The citizen outflow trimmed overall migrant inflows; New Zealand has historically relied on new migrants to support demand and investment.