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[Iranian Ambassador to Iraq: New Decision on Flight Arrangements to be Announced Soon] According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Sadegha, stated that officials from both countries are maintaining communication, and a new decision regarding flight arrangements is likely to be announced soon. Sadegha added, "Approximately 12,000 to 13,000 people travel between Iran and Iraq daily on Iran Air flights, which is a significant number." Earlier reports indicated that Iraq was in discussions with the United States regarding exemptions from US aviation sanctions targeting certain airports. These sanctions target companies doing business with Iran Air.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Turkey has not yet contacted Russia about the possibility of transferring the S-400 system abroad, and such a move is impossible without Moscow's consent.

The Iraqi government stated that it has reached an agreement with the United States to continue sending US dollar cash to Iraq.

[British Prime Minister to Announce New Aid Scheme for First-Time Homebuyers] British Prime Minister Burnham will unveil a new "home purchase assistance" scheme in a major policy announcement, designed to help first-time homebuyers who cannot rely on parental support. The scheme, named "Your First Home," aims to help people in England with stable incomes who struggle to buy a home due to insufficient savings for a large deposit or lack of family financial support. Under the scheme, first-time homebuyers will receive an equity loan equivalent to 20% of the property's value to help them purchase a newly built home. The loan will initially be interest-free, and homebuyers will only need to pay a minimum deposit of 2.5%.

[European Officials Discuss Strengthening Border Controls and Expediting Migrant Repatriation Procedures] On Saturday, European interior ministers met to discuss strengthening border controls, shortening emergency response times, and establishing expedited repatriation procedures for certain migrants. Seventeen ministers from EU member states and the UK attended the meeting. This follows the EU's implementation of an agreement on migration and asylum in June, and the country is currently working to strengthen immigration controls. German Interior Minister Dobrinth stated, "We need to establish a new European mechanism for responding to the migration crisis." He specifically mentioned emergencies such as the "illegal border crossing surge." Dobrinth cited the large influx of migrants into Ceuta, a Spanish territory bordering Morocco, an event that sparked division in Europe. He called for new rules to define border emergencies, establish corresponding response mechanisms, and create a expedited repatriation system for certain migrants.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada remains predictable, reliable, and principled in this uncertain world.

Market news: British Prime Minister Burnham will announce a new home purchase assistance scheme.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The West is trying to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, but to no avail.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: The use of force to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family is unacceptable.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The West continues to provide weapons to Ukraine and assist in directing drones and missile attacks on civilians.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The special military operation will eliminate all security threats posed by Kyiv to the Russian Federation.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We hope that the new UN Secretary-General will be able to defend the rights of all countries, not just those of a few.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: The United Nations must play an important role in the fields of information security, artificial intelligence, and combating cybercrime.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The Security Council approved the Gaza peace plan about a year ago, but peace has not yet been achieved.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The United States has undermined the European security architecture and established an anti-Russian regime in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The actions against Iran's nuclear facilities have dealt an irreparable blow to the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We call for the immediate release of the Venezuelan president and for measures to prevent such human rights violations from happening again.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Europe is doing everything it can to obstruct peace talks that the Trump administration is interested in.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia is prepared to contribute to stability in the Strait of Hormuz region.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: It is time to ensure the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with UN resolutions.