Trump has rejected reports of offering Iran sanctions relief, while indirect US-Iran contacts through mediators continue.
Pakistan’s PTI has postponed its Islamabad march to October 4 as political tensions with the federal government continue.
Pakistan and the IMF have begun formal talks for reviews linked to the country’s $7 billion programme, with about $1.2 billion potentially at stake.
Europe faces pressure from higher energy costs as Middle East disruptions affect oil and gas markets.
Canada has approved Phase 2 of LNG Canada, which is expected to double production capacity to 28 million tonnes per year.
Here are the latest major international, Pakistan and economic developments in one news bulletin.