President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15%, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, with the reduction also applying to other Japanese goods.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the capacity of the Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian railways will increase by 1.5 times by 2032, with a focus on expanding railway lines to the rapidly growing Far East maritime ports.

The Kremlin accused European countries of obstructing any settlement of the Ukraine conflict. Trump announced an upcoming call with Putin, while Peskov stated that the presence of Western forces in Ukraine is not an acceptable security guarantee for Russia.

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for resuming nuclear negotiations with the West, stating that reviving the nuclear deal would have prevented the 12-day war with Israel and the reactivation of UN sanctions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that recognition of a Palestinian state by some Western countries could provoke an Israeli response by annexing the West Bank. French President Macron announced plans to recognize Palestine at the UN summit, escalating diplomatic tensions with Israel and others.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the economic cooperation between Russia and China at an economic forum in Vladivostok, highlighting the complementary nature of their economies and shared values. The two countries signed a memorandum for a new major gas pipeline project following Putin's visit to China.

The war on Gaza has reached its 700th day amid intense Israeli airstrikes and a worsening hunger crisis causing Palestinian casualties. In the West Bank, Israeli army raids continue while thousands of Israeli protesters demand an end to the war and the release of captives.

Sources reveal that Lebanese Forces ministers will emphasize the need to implement the army's plan according to the Cabinet decision of August 5 to monopolize weapons by the state and deploy the army throughout Lebanon, highlighting the importance of this plan for international support.

European veterans are leading a defense technology revolution with record investments exceeding $5 billion in 2024, developing solutions that address battlefield needs in Ukraine.

The Israeli Shin Bet warned of the risks of opening a new front in the West Bank due to the disintegration of the Palestinian Authority caused by harsh economic conditions, rising unemployment, and delayed security personnel salaries, potentially leading to chaos and instability.