Israel faces deepening political fragmentation and logistical crises in its army ahead of the Gaza City attack under Operation Gideon Vehicles 2, amid public despair over government crisis management.

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to urgently rule on its challenge to a court decision declaring the tariffs unlawful, with a decision expected by September 10.

The US Department of Homeland Security announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants as of September 10, 2025. Venezuelan Interior Minister accused the US of extrajudicial executions after a boat attack in the Caribbean Sea.

Moscow announced organizing the second edition of the Spartakiada summer games with about 9,000 Russian athletes to select its stars for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, amid ongoing restrictions on Russian athletes by the International Olympic Committee.

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold tariffs imposed during his tenure amid legal disputes over his authority. If the Supreme Court supports the lower court's ruling, most of these tariffs could be repealed, creating uncertainty for global trade.

Ahead of the Lebanese Cabinet session, tensions rise as internal insistence to withdraw Hezbollah's weapons clashes with objections, amid intensified external pressures urging rapid implementation and warning of consequences if the decision is reversed.

The Lebanese government faces a complex crisis over the army's weapon withdrawal plan amid hesitation from the March 8 Alliance after the fall of the American paper, with feelings of embarrassment and abandonment on a risky political path.

Tomorrow's Cabinet session in Lebanon is a critical point between calm and tension, as the agenda was initially limited to disarmament, prompting the March 8 Alliance to boycott and Shiite ministers to abstain from attending. Efforts are underway to add agenda items to ensure their participation and avoid further government fractures.

Russia sent a message to UN Secretary-General Guterres protesting the delay in the UN's response to its inquiry regarding the Bucha events, describing the response as worthless. Russia questioned the legitimacy of citing confidentiality and demanded the official publication of its letter, warning it will continue to pursue the matter and urging the UN to stop covering up the "Ukrainian play."

Trump expressed hope to organize a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, emphasizing his intent to bring them together in the same room to resolve the crisis. Putin invited Zelensky to Moscow, but Ukraine rejected the offer. Lavrov confirmed no current plans for a meeting between the two presidents.