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The Iranian foreign ministry declares the right to punish Israel, but does not want an escalation in the Middle East. The United States is strengthening its military presence in the region due to fears of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

The Kremlin has launched hundreds of Telegram channels in 30 languages to spread propaganda after blocking Russian media in the West. The audience of these channels can reach 15.7 million users.

The total value of cryptocurrencies fell by 3 367 billion due to the fall of bitcoin by 15% and ether by 22% in 24 hours. The sell-off coincided with a broader drop in stock markets due to fears of a recession.

US President Joe Biden is planning a meeting with the national security team due to the worsening situation in the Middle East. The United States is strengthening its military presence in the region amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

Oil prices fell due to a sell-off in the stock market, caused by fear of a recession in the United States. The decline is limited due to the loss of supplies from Libya and the risk of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Gold prices fell by 2% due to the liquidation of positions by investors amid a sell-off of shares. Analysts believe that the attractiveness of gold as a safe asset remains high amid fears of a recession in the United States.

The stock markets of the United States, Europe and Asia fell sharply amid fears of a slowdown in the US economy. The S&P500 and Nasdaq indexes fell by 4.1% and 6.3%, respectively, the FTSE 100 fell by 2.8%, and the Nikkei 225 fell by a record 12.4%.

The Turkish government will meet with representatives of Instagram after blocking access to the social network. Millions of users lost the ability to communicate, and companies lost contact with customers due to blocking.

Hurricane Debbie reached the coast of Florida, leaving more than 250 thousand consumers without electricity. Catastrophic flooding and record precipitation are expected in the southeastern United States, and a state of emergency has been declared.

Ukraine has no laws regulating veteran entrepreneurship, unlike the United States. Veterans' businesses are developing thanks to the activity of veterans themselves, not government support.

US Secretary of State Blinken informs G7 ministers of a possible Iranian attack on Israel in the next 24-48 hours. The United States expects Hezbollah and other Iranian allies in the region to participate.

From August 5 to 23, exercises involving U. S. and Romanian troops are taking place in Moldova. The goal is to develop operational capabilities and increase interoperability of personnel.

Tensions are rising in Israel due to the threat of strikes from Iran and Hezbollah after the elimination of two high-ranking militants. The country is preparing for a possible expansion of the regional war in the Middle East.

Ukraine received the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. The funds will help finance priority budget expenditures, including salaries for teachers, doctors and rescuers, and social benefits.

Bitcoin fell by 12% to 51,995 ljkfhsd, hitting a 5-month low on fears of a US recession. Other cryptocurrencies also suffered significant losses, reflecting the general decline in financial markets.

According to a new CBS News poll, Kamala Harris has 50% of the support of voters against 49% for Donald Trump. In crucial states, the support of both candidates is equal - 50% each.

Propagandists are spreading false claims about the intentions of the United States and Britain towards Ukraine. This is part of a campaign to demoralize Ukrainians and force them to surrender.

President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. He thanked the partners for their support and expressed pride in the Ukrainian pilots who have already started using the aircraft.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock has supported the deployment of US long-range missiles in the country as a means of deterring russia. The United States plans to deploy hypersonic weapons in Germany starting in 2026.

American and Israeli officials predict an Iranian attack on Israel on August 5 in response to the assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. The attack is expected to be larger than the one on April 13, possibly involving Hezbollah.

An Israeli delegation headed by David Barnea visits Egypt for talks on a possible truce in Gaza. The parties remain divided over the terms of a ceasefire, but negotiations continue.

Russia was preparing to transfer missiles and military equipment to the Houthis in Yemen, but refused due to diplomatic pressure. ISW believes that Russia is seeking to use Iran to indirectly confront the West.

The Air Force was, in fact, the first to take the brunt of the enemy attack, as enemy aircraft tried to establish their dominance in the Ukrainian sky at any cost. Since the beginning of the war, 363 enemy airplanes, 326 helicopters, 13057 operational and tactical UAVs, and 2410 cruise missiles have been destroyed in the skies over Ukraine.

Actor Tom Cruise, 62, jumps from the roof of the Stade de France stadium at the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Paris.

The DIU and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation. The evacuees, including 21 women and 9 children, arrived in Poland and are receiving the necessary assistance.

The US and UK embassies are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to the possible deterioration of the situation. Those who stay are advised to prepare contingency plans.

US Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing 6 potential vice presidential candidates. Among them are governors, a senator, and a transportation secretary, whom she is meeting with before the official announcement next week.

Germany's Interior Minister has signed a preliminary agreement on the 2040 Olympic bid. The government will allocate 6.95 million euros for preparations, and several cities have expressed interest in hosting the Games.

S&P has downgraded Ukraine's credit rating due to the non-payment of a coupon on its Eurobonds. This decision followed a similar move by Fitch, which had earlier downgraded Ukraine's rating to a level close to default.

The U. S. team set a world record in the 4x400-meter mixed relay at the Paris Olympics, running 3:07.41. This is the first world record of the 2024 Games in athletics.