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Russian divers claimed gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Platform and silver in the Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, marking Russia's first participation in the event since 2021. The athletes competed under a neutral status.
Qatar has confirmed that Washington and Tehran are exchanging draft peace agreements through Qatari, Omani, and Pakistani mediators. The Emir of Qatar and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to ease US-Iran tensions in a phone call, with Trump stating he canceled a planned strike on Iran to facilitate a deal.
An Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea after being struck by a projectile near Yemeni waters. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, were rescued by Yemen's coast guard. India condemned the attack, while Yemen's internationally recognized government blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Qatar says mediators are making progress toward a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, though no agreement has been reached and no direct talks are planned. Tehran denies US claims of ongoing negotiations, while Washington officials express optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman are jointly developing a new central corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. Iranian officials say an agreement with Oman is necessary but not sufficient to reopen the waterway, and dispute US President Trump's claims of direct US-Iran negotiations.
European interior ministers met to discuss the surge of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's North African enclave Ceuta, voicing solidarity with Madrid while pledging to strengthen external borders. Although some EU nations called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, Spanish officials insisted the free-movement area was never compromised. The talks also addressed foreign information interference and the EU's broader migration challenges.
Ukrainian officials and experts warn that the ongoing shutdown of the Greater Odessa ports could cost the country's agricultural sector between $1.5 billion and $3 billion this year, with purchase prices for grains and oilseeds dropping by up to 40%. Alternative routes via Danube ports, Romania, and EU land corridors are deemed insufficient to compensate for the loss of sea exports, raising concerns about farmer solvency and broader economic losses.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Gaza authorities report over 4,000 ceasefire violations and more than 1,200 Palestinian deaths since the truce began.
Moscow is pressing Austria to issue visas to Russian diplomats, with Ambassador Andrey Grozov citing Vienna's obligations as host country. The dispute highlights broader Western moves restricting Russian diplomatic travel, including new notification requirements and a reported denial after eight months.
Russian human rights ombudswoman Yana Lantratova said negotiations on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine are difficult, but Moscow is committed to bringing all Russian nationals home. She also asserted that Russia does not hold peaceful Ukrainian citizens and that some Ukrainian civilians refuse to return, while accusing Ukraine of daily attacks on civilians.
Senior Russian lawmakers have said that Ukraine's 40-day plan to pressure Moscow has prompted Russia to intensify attacks on Ukrainian logistics and energy infrastructure, leaving the country in a critical situation. They also accused Kyiv of committing terrorist acts against civilians, a claim that is part of the ongoing conflict narrative.
State Duma Deputy Alexey Chepa stated that Ukraine lost about 850 square kilometers in July, its biggest territorial loss in two years, and that Kyiv's 40-day plan has failed. He attributed Ukraine's difficulties to its own attacks on Russian infrastructure, which he said prompted retaliatory measures including the blockade of Odessa's ports.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure, dry cargo ships, and logistics centers, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. Officials and experts say these attacks aim to disrupt military supplies and have paralyzed Ukraine's 'southern gateway,' impacting Western businesses and agricultural exports.
EU countries have injected over 32 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but levels remain well below targets amid competition for LNG and summer heat. The European Commission says it will continue seeking a complete ban on Russian energy supplies.
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains heavily damaged, with more than 80% of power plants hit and a 6 GW shortfall last winter. Officials warn of widespread outages and heating disruptions as protective measures lag.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine if the West adopts a constructive approach, while noting no substantive proposals have been received. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Western countries of using dialogue accusations as a pretext for war preparations, citing the Minsk Agreements as an example.
Nearly all migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July have returned to Morocco, according to Spanish and EU officials. Morocco is still searching for about 60 people listed as missing, and authorities have advised families to use official channels rather than social media.
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 320 Ukrainian drones overnight on August 3-4, according to the Russian Defense Ministry as reported by TASS, while Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported five deaths and ten injuries. A separate TASS report from July 22 said 242 drones were downed, with one person killed and ten injured in the Krasnodar Region and five more seeking medical assistance in Nevinnomyssk. The attacks also caused fires at Wildberries logistics facilities in several regions.