Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Moscow if he is ready for a meeting. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the invitation was for a conversation, not surrender, and that Zelensky rejected it through his foreign minister.

The Lebanese Council of Ministers is discussing the army's 15-month plan starting from Beirut, with implementation dependent on political decisions. Shiite ministers may leave the session if a vote on the plan is held.

Harrods has applied to remove statues of former owner Mohamed Al-Fayed following sexual assault allegations. Police investigations involve over 140 alleged victims, and the store aims to erase Al-Fayed's legacy after the scandals.

The US Department of Justice is expanding efforts to combat human smuggling on the border with Canada due to a worsening situation, with Attorney General Pam Bondi warning smugglers they will be prosecuted wherever they are found.

The Kremlin confirmed that Donald Trump is treated solely as the President of the United States without additional attributes. Putin values Trump's efforts and their constructive relationship. During their August 15 meeting in Alaska, they discussed resolving the Ukrainian conflict.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order lowering tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15% as part of a trade deal with Tokyo. The US also set a 15% tariff cap on other Japanese goods, with the changes effective within seven days of publication.

The Kremlin spokesman stated that there are currently no preparations for talks between Putin and Trump, but they can be arranged quickly. Trump announced he will speak with Putin soon.

The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew near a US destroyer in international waters in the Caribbean in a move described as provocative. This followed a US military strike against a ship linked to a Venezuelan drug gang.

Bloomberg reports that the Chinese navy has overtaken the U.S. Navy in numbers, and Washington's allies in the Asia-Pacific no longer consider it a reliable partner. China held a large military parade showcasing intercontinental ballistic missiles and modern military equipment.

Putin congratulated Kim on the 77th anniversary of North Korea's founding, praising the historic ties between the two countries and the North Korean soldiers who helped liberate Russia's Kursk region.