US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with European foreign ministers and Ukraine to discuss security guarantees and a negotiated settlement to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Syrian Democratic Forces launched a drone attack on a Syrian Army position in Deir Ezzor, injuring a soldier amid escalating clashes along the frontlines.

Sources in Anbar province report that US forces have begun leaving Ain al-Asad base in western Iraq in batches, accelerating withdrawal towards the Al-Waleed border crossing with Syria.

Egypt distributes 100,000 food baskets to Gaza residents as part of humanitarian aid, alongside President El-Sisi's oversight of development projects including ports and railways, and the Foreign Minister's warnings against the establishment of 'Greater Israel'.

US President Donald Trump said many Americans want a dictator, denied being one himself, announced a new law punishing flag burning with prison, and revealed plans to rename the Defense Department to the Department of War. He also warned of environmental threats from invasive Chinese carp fish in the Great Lakes.

On August 7, the Philippine Senate and Supreme Court voted to suspend the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of constitutional violations and misuse of public funds, reflecting her strong political influence.

US President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'someday' and questioned the situation in South Korea ahead of its new president's visit to the White House.

US President Donald Trump condemned the Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, which killed at least 20 people including journalists and paramedics.

Ukrainian President Zelensky held a productive meeting with US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed diplomatic efforts with European counterparts to end the war in Ukraine.

President Trump said many Americans want a dictator but denied being one, calling himself smart and reasonable. He signed an order punishing flag burning with imprisonment.