U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said Cuba's situation will not improve unless it undertakes reforms.

Syrian president says he is planning to build an oil pipeline from Iraqi oilfields to a Syrian port.

China Railway Shanghai Group said the Yangtze River Delta’s 16‑day Mid‑Autumn and National Day rail period runs Sept 23–Oct 8, 2026, with the region expected to handle 54.0 mln passenger trips over the holiday and 2.28 mln today. Peak demand is forecast for Oct 1 at 4.40 mln passenger trips, a potential single‑day record. Rail operators will add 65 temporary passenger trains on top of scheduled peak services to match demand.