News Digest: Global Geopolitical Developments, Conflicts, and Economic Updates

Postponed visit of Pakistani Prime Minister to Russia expected in fall — envoy to Moscow

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi noted that as soon as the sides agree on dates, all details will be finalized in the next few weeks, if not in the next few days

What is known about detention of Russians plotting terrorist attacks in Sevastopol

The detainees conducted sabotage and terrorist activities in the Republic of Crimea under the instructions of Ukrainian intelligence services

Death toll from Ukrainian attack on industrial facility in Kursk Region rises to four

Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the strike injured a 56-year-old man, who was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, acoustic trauma and multiple shrapnel wounds

Trump expects Iran’s renunciation of nuclear weapons to be formalized

The US leader stressed that Iran "would never have a nuclear weapon"

Coordinated information campaign may be behind migration crisis in Ceuta — GFCN

According to the Global Fact-Checking Network, the main trigger for this information campaign was a ruling announced by Spain’s Supreme Court on July 8

Poland scrambles fighter jets for second day due to Russian Il-20 aircraft over Baltic Sea

The Polish military reported four such incidents in July

North Korea to take further measures regarding Japan — official

Kim Yo Jong accused Tokyo of speeding up the country’s transformation into "a military state," pointing to the recent test launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile from a Japanese destroyer, Japan’s joint drills with the United States, the deployment of long-range weapons and the development of offensive weapons

Pakistan to sign free trade agreement with EAEU, ambassador to Russia says

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi believes that, as part of the Eurasian region, Pakistan has to have more people-to-people and business-to-business contacts with all the countries of the EAEU

Military construction units to build strategic facilities for Russian Armed Forces

Army General Anatoly Grebenyuk specified that personnel of the military construction units will also be involved in the development of military towns in remote garrisons

NATO deceives Georgia, Ukraine by promising to admit them — Georgia’s ruling party

Kakha Kaladze said NATO no longer hesitates to openly state that joining the alliance is actually impossible and out of the question

US has no plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia — US Africa Command

The AFRICOM commander described Somalia as strategically important for the US due to its proximity to key maritime trade routes

Switzerland suspects 24 cases of involvement of its citizens in combat on Ukraine’s side

According to latest data, 10 proceedings have been completed while 14 are ongoing

Appointment of new commander-in-chief of Ukrainian military escalates terrorism — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that during the period of Mikhail Drapaty's tenure as commander-in-chief, approximately 950 civilians have already been affected, including more than one hundred killed

Israel needs escalation in Gaza to secure resources for US investors — expert

Alexander Stepanov said the local population, residents, and the previous way of life in this territory are at odds with the commercial interests

S-400 systems ‘triumphantly’ down 10 Ukrainian MiG-29s in one day in 2023 — journal

According to Chief of the Air Defense Missile Forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces Major General Alexander Romanenkov, at that time, 24 aircraft were shot down in a week, using a new method

World’s oceans once again becoming key arena of geopolitical rivalry — presidential aide

Nikolay Patrushev stressed the importance of discussing the expansion of Russia-Brazil cooperation in maritime logistics, advanced maritime technologies and other areas

China's economy to exceed 170 trillion yuan by 2030 — premier

Li Qiang noted that China will promote a high-quality development of its economy, strive to expand domestic demand by stimulating consumption, and fully unlock the potential of its market with a population of 1.4 billion people

Iran, Oman plan to open new central 'corridor' through Strait of Hormuz — TV

The source said US President Donald Trump was attempting to interfere in negotiations between Iran and Oman to claim credit for a future agreement between Muscat and Tehran

UNICEF calls on Ukraine to honor international humanitarian law after attack on Gelendzhik

The United Nations Children's Fund noted in a statement posted on its website that over the past several days, "children have again been killed and injured in attacks in the Russian Federation"

US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, despite Trump’s doubts — Reuters

According to one of the sources, one option is to produce some missile components in Ukraine for final assembly elsewhere in Europe

Moscow can’t accept collective EU, NATO response to message on indivisibility of security

Russia is waiting for a detailed response from each side, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova informed

Russian troops liberate Baksheyevka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,435 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

NATO can deploy nuclear weapons in Finland without government approval — politician

According to Armando Mema, no public debate was made on that issue

Astronomer assesses risks of destroying asteroid with nuclear bomb

The method involves first creating a deep hole on the surface of the celestial body using an unmanned spacecraft

Ukraine’s air defenses fail to intercept even one Russian missile overnight

Russia launched Tsirkon and Iskander missiles, among others, on targets in Ukraine

Black Sea region may not withstand escalation as Iran war rages — expert

Canan Tercan believes that Turkey's calls on the parties of the conflict to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue are a strategic necessity from the point of view of regional stability

Fire at Wildberries sorting center occurs in Tula Region during Ukraine’s UAV attack

According to operational information, damage was recorded in two apartment buildings in the Venevsky district, as well as at two industrial facilities in Novomoskovsk and the Uzlovsky district

US-Iran deal could be reached as early as August 4-5 — Bessent

According to the US Treasury Secretary, the agreement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the waterway

US preparing to announce deal with Iran, Oman on Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday — Axios

According to the news portal, the agreement's effect may be extended beyond 60 days

Trump says Strait of Hormuz to be opened very soon

The US leader pointed out that the discussions were very good

US developing new nuclear strategy for potential conflict with Russia, China — media

According to the sources, the Pentagon has begun drafting a new US nuclear strategy that "emphasizes the possible use of shorter-range tactical weapons"

IN BRIEF: Russia delivers new strikes on Ukrainian military sites overnight

A fire broke out in three districts of the Kiev Region after a series of explosions

Ukraine's farm sector stands to lose $3 billion in 2026 due to port closures — Reuters

Purchase prices for oilseeds and grains have declined by an average of 30% in Ukraine

Almost all recent illegal migrants leave Ceuta for Morocco — Foreign Ministry

According to the press release, illegally entering Spain through Ceuta or Melilla does not grant the right to remain in the country, enter mainland Spain, or travel freely across Europe

India's position not to allow creation of 'Asian NATO' out of QUAD — Indian expert

Robinder Sachdev said that the administration of US President Donald Trump adheres to a new strategic doctrine

Hormuz deal involves ships entering Persian Gulf through Iran — WSJ

According to the newspaper, Tehran requested the right to charge a toll for the passage of ships, guarantees of non-resumption of attacks, lifting the US naval blockade and easing sanctions against Iranian oil

Anonymous posts on social networks call for new mass migration to Ceuta — portal

According to the news portal, "in recent hours, users have been sharing posts, indicating the specific time of the proposed action - the night of August 15 to 16"

No evacuation of employees of Russian institutions in Cuba currently considered — envoy

Viktor Koronelli noted that blackouts are occurring one after another as a result of the criminal fuel and energy blockade of the Caribbean republic by the United States