Stepan Haftko
Analysts at the New Strategy Center believe that Russia may attack the Reni–Galați area with jet-powered drones to test Romania’s and NATO’s air defenses. Bucharest may initiate consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
Elina Svitolina defeated Anastasia Potapova 6–1, 6–1 in Toronto. The match lasted one hour and one minute.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, particularly to combat birth tourism. Lawyers predict that these orders will once again be challenged in court.
Saudi intelligence warns of possible coordinated strikes by Iraqi groups and the Houthis with Iran's support. The Kingdom promises to take all measures to counter the aggression.
The Board of Peace, created by Trump, has signed a contract with the American company Arkel International to build a base for the Moroccan contingent. The facility is designed to accommodate 150 military personnel and will be located near the border with Israel.
An investigation found that at least 77 Russian conscripts were killed in the Kursk region in 2024, while more than 30 others went missing. About 500 conscripts passed through prisoner exchanges.
The United States confirmed Spain’s sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, accusing the Sánchez government of being unable to protect its borders. Around 72,000 illegal migrants arrived in Ceuta last week.
China accused the US of interfering in Argentina’s affairs by pressuring CALF over its agreement with Huawei. US diplomats threatened visa restrictions, but CALF is not abandoning the cooperation.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi reported that Russia has found countermeasures against nearly all types of NATO weaponry used by Ukraine. He called on the Alliance to adopt new standards of warfare.
On the night of August 7, explosions were heard in several cities in occupied Crimea, including near an oil depot in Feodosia. Eyewitnesses report seeing drones, gunfire and a fire.
The U. S. State Department is seeking the transfer of Robert Gilman, who is in a stupor at a hospital in Voronezh. The hospital is not allowing his relatives or diplomats to see him.
The Inouye Telescope in Hawaii captured unique feathery patterns of plasma. This will help predict solar storms and their impact on Earth more accurately.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on imports of polysilicon, which will take effect on December 4. The decision is aimed at reducing dependence on China in the production of solar panels and semiconductors.
According to a Socis poll, in the second round Zelenskyy would receive 33. 8% compared with Zaluzhnyi's 66.2%. He would also lose to Budanov and Fedorov.
SpaceX will build gas-fired power plants and battery systems for the Terafab facility in Texas. The $16.8 billion project will create 3,000 jobs.
U. S. President Donald Trump privately expressed displeasure over the publication of information about the reduction in ammunition stockpiles, considering it a sign of weakness. He instructed the Justice Department to find the sources of the leaks, whom he calls "traitors".
Scientists from the United States used CRISPR technology to create beagles without the protein that causes allergies. Geneticist Matt Walker was able to interact with them without symptoms.
A forest fire broke out near Vancouver, prompting an evacuation warning for 35 homes in the suburb of Anmore. The fire is almost contained, and international rescuers have arrived to fight it.
Medical workers examined more than 300 passengers on a river vessel near Kinshasa after the death of a man suspected of having Ebola. Samples were taken from four people with symptoms for testing.
Researchers used the Evo 2 AI model to create new viruses, 16 of which proved capable of reproducing in bacteria. The technology could open up new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology.
Trump’s Board of Peace has signed a contract with Arkel International to build a military base in Gaza. Initially, up to 150 Moroccan soldiers will be stationed there, and the base could later be expanded to accommodate up to 4,000.
South Korea's KASA agency has released images of the Moon's surface after debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into it. A fragment the size of a five-story building struck the Moon at a speed of approximately 8,700 km/h.
U. S. President Donald Trump said he does not plan to provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles, explaining this by the need to replenish American stocks. He condemned the loss of life but emphasized that the United States is not directly involved in the war.
The Houthis carried out missile strikes and drone attacks on Yemeni government positions, killing about 40 soldiers and injuring 30 others. The government condemned the attack and promised to respond.
The fourth day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where humanitarian policy, support for veterans, and cooperation with the diaspora were discussed. Particular attention was paid to countering Russian disinformation through a new handbook and training sessions.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said that Russia could use captured Ukrainian drones to strike the Baltic countries. There is no direct threat at present, but Moscow is considering such a provocation scenario.
The United States imposed sanctions against eight Cuban officials and military enterprises over ties with China and Russia. The restrictions concern arms supplies and the recruitment of Cubans for the war against Ukraine.
Military Ombudsman Olha Reshetylova reported that about 16,000 foreign volunteers from 72 countries serve in the Defense Forces, with nearly 40% of them from Latin America. The office has received more than 300 complaints regarding payments, UBD status, and medical support.
The US has returned intelligence sharing with Ukraine to its previous high level, increasing the effectiveness of strikes against Russia. Senators confirmed the improvement in cooperation, while the White House emphasized its desire to end the war.
At night, Russian forces attacked a residential area of Balakliia with strike drones. As a result of the strikes, three people were killed, and fires broke out in two houses.