Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister says "the state is considering finding alternative sources for oil and its marketing", Al Arabiya reports; "We have moved to a phase of coexistence with the Hormuz crisis"

German Chancellor Merz says there can be no cooperation with the AfD

Newsquak Desk Update: Monday, 7th September 2026 - US Labor Day

Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister says "the state is considering finding alternative sources for oil and its marketing", Al Arabiya reports; "We have moved to a phase of coexistence with the Hormuz crisis"

Russia's Kremlin says that it does not rule out Russia-Ukraine-Ukraine talks resumption, however, it is too early to speak about a time and venue; does not rule out a call between President Putin and Trump

Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) announced first results from the STEP Young phase 3 trial; The trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating superior body mass index reduction at week 68