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The FDA has approved Rasonque for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A 30-day course costs $39,800 in the United States.
U. S. diesel fuel inventories fell to 103.4 million barrels—the lowest level for August since records began. Prices exceeded $5.60 per gallon.
Porsche will unveil the 911 GT3 Bergsport on September 1, created for alpine roads. The model will be sold only in Alpine countries.
Ahead of the referendum, 51. 3% of Icelanders support resuming negotiations on joining the EU. The vote will take place on August 29.
Baiba Braže and John Coale discussed threats to the allies, illegal migration, and hybrid challenges. Coale noted Latvia’s defense spending at 5% of GDP.
Trump said that a nuclear deal with Iran could have led to the destruction of Israel. He linked its survival to his presidency.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to help Nepal and China after the floods. Copernicus is already mapping the affected areas.
Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.
Fifty-three Ukrainians went missing after flash floods in Nepal. There is currently no information about any Ukrainian citizens who were killed or injured.
At least 157 people have been killed and 41 hospitalized as a result of flash floods in Nepal. Hundreds of people are still considered missing.
The Foreign Ministry has no information about any Ukrainian citizens killed or injured in Nepal. Diplomats are checking reports about the possible disappearance of two citizens.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
John Ratcliffe contacted the intelligence services during his visit to Moscow, but did not meet with Putin. The Kremlin does not anticipate any impact from the visit.
India’s imports of Russian oil could fall to 2 million barrels per day. Refiners are buying oil from America, Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom. The decree recognizes his merits in protecting life and developing relations between Ukraine and the United States.
The Trump administration has suspended visa interview appointments for applicants worldwide due to global training for consular staff. Applicants are having their appointments rescheduled, while the policy of tightening immigration faces legal obstacles.
Odrex doctor Vitaliy Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, is trying to prove that in the United States, medical professionals are almost never held criminally liable for patients’ deaths. However, the examples he cites disprove this claim.
Fire Point is modernizing strike drones for different altitudes and weather conditions. In 2027, the company expects GPS to be almost entirely absent for deep-strike.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.
WTI fell to $81. 01, while Brent fell to $88.58 per barrel. Markets expect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume.
Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario Lake America amid the trade conflict. Canadians and the premier of Ontario opposed the idea.
The Eagle Crest agreement will remain in effect until 2037 and covers the F-15EX, modernization, maintenance, and infrastructure. The initial contract is worth $343.7 million.
The US is not currently planning new strikes on Iran, focusing instead on sanctions and a naval blockade. A military response has not been ruled out in the event of an attack by Tehran.
ICE arrested 49,571 people in July — 15% more than in June. The increase is attributed to new tactics and the agency’s expansion.
Iranian state media circulated a video threatening Barron Trump and offering a $10 million reward. The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation.
Starting September 8, Canada will impose tariffs of 15%, 25%, and 50% on American goods. Ottawa will also allocate $7.5 billion to support the economy.
A book about Putin by Russian journalists in exile Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin has won the Prix Strasbourg. The winner receives 20,000 euros.
The United States and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire regime that provides for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. An announcement is expected in the coming days.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. Michael Weiss suggested that he did not meet with Putin.