European Commission spokesperson: Iceland remains a close partner of the EU.

Sources say India's HDFC Bank is considering Deputy Managing Director Barucha and external candidates for the CEO role.

Turkey’s foreign ministry summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, a ministry source said on Aug 29, protesting recent attacks on Turkish merchant vessels near Tuapse in the Black Sea and warning of the need to protect personnel, property, navigation and the marine environment. On Aug 26 a vessel operated by a Turkish company was attacked near Tuapse; the following day a Turkish ship sent to tow that vessel was also targeted. On Aug 22 two Turkish merchant ships were attacked in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and injuring eight.