Reuters
Slovak police thwarted an arson attack on a drone factory and detained three foreigners. There were about 70 people at the facility during the attack.
Russia is considering extending the ban on diesel fuel exports until the end of September due to shortages and refinery outages following attacks. A decision has not yet been made.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher called for an end to the war in Ukraine after talks with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The sides agreed on humanitarian cooperation.
The world’s media outlets report that Mykhailo Fedorov’s call to hold elections during the war divided the protests calling for his return to the Ministry of Defense. Some of the protesters distanced themselves from him.
Brent fell to $89. 10, while WTI fell to $82.08 per barrel. Traders see economic pressure as less of a threat to supplies than escalation.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing to make the fee for new H-1B visas permanent. Its legality is being challenged in court.
Donald Trump bought $15,001–$50,000 worth of SpaceX stock in June. It was one of more than 1,000 transactions made by the president that month.
Only 31% of Americans support the war with Iran, while Trump's approval rating has remained at a record-low 33%. 83% expect a prolonged conflict.
Washington officially removed Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision is expected to pave the way for investment and economic recovery.
Two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed and seven more people were wounded in Jonglei State. The total number of fatalities this year has risen to nine.
Xi Jinping is likely to lead a 400-member delegation at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. The visit may signal a warming of relations.
Seoul said that Pyongyang continues preparations to send troops to Russia, but there are no signs of an imminent deployment. North Korea is also supplying missiles.
Torrential rains and flooding hit southern and eastern Taiwan, leaving four people missing and prompting the closure of schools and offices. The island is preparing for Typhoon Saudel.
Six associations called on Infantino to resign and demanded reforms, an independent investigation, and an audit of FIFA governance.
Asim Munir will visit Tehran on August 24 for talks on peace and security. The sides will discuss the conflict, U.S. sanctions and the Houthi issue.
Putin said that Ukraine had "opened Pandora's box" by striking Russia's economic infrastructure and threatened retaliation. He also denied the threat of food shortages.
A waste landslide in the Gbessia commune following overnight downpours buried buildings. Six people were seriously injured, while another 16 sustained minor injuries.
The EU has sent Serbia four helicopters, 124 firefighters and equipment to fight forest fires. The blaze has engulfed the Deliblato Sands and other areas.
King Harald is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood. The palace reported that his condition is stable.
Following the vessel accident off the coast of Tunisia, 11 bodies were found and three people are missing. Only one of the 15 passengers survived; the search is ongoing.
After the negotiations failed, Ottawa will respond with "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American goods. The sides accuse each other of sabotaging the agreement.
The Vatican plans to build an 80–90 MW agrivoltaic plant for €100 million. Surplus electricity will be supplied to Italy.
Tehran warned neighboring countries of strikes for participating in the US economic war. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped.
Victor Montagliani said that Infantino’s visit would divert attention from the tournament because of the crisis at FIFA. Despite this, the FIFA president arrived in the Dominican Republic.
The EU sent four helicopters, 124 firefighters and 39 pieces of equipment to Serbia. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.
The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.
Alexander Novak said that several oil refineries in Russia had resumed operations and that fuel supplies were expected to increase. Some of the plants had come under attack.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
A fire at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region occurred following a UAV attack. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.