Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and leader of the United Russia party, said in an interview that the Basic Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence specifies conditions under which Russia may use nuclear weapons and expands the list of military threats that can be met with nuclear deterrence measures.

韓國KOSPI指數向下觸及7000點，日內跌0.75%。

Iraq’s Transport Ministry said on Sept. 9 a Panama‑flagged fuel tanker was struck by an unidentified object at 05:30 local time in Iraqi territorial waters, causing hull damage. There were no casualties and no cargo leakage. Security and maritime authorities isolated and are monitoring the vessel and conducting surveys of surrounding waters to check for spills, other damage and navigation risks. Authorities are investigating the incident and probing the origin and cause of the strike.