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Yemen's Houthi rebels say they struck a military camp of Saudi-backed forces in Marib province with numerous missiles and drones. Reports also cite casualties at a displaced persons camp and a downed drone, amid ongoing strikes in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
A Turkish dry cargo vessel, MV Gulluk, was attacked by a drone near Novorossiysk, sustaining damage but no injuries. The vessel is heading to Istanbul for examination, amid Turkish concerns over escalation in the Black Sea following earlier attacks.
At a BRICS ministerial meeting in Jaipur, Russia proposed developing the Northern Sea Route as an alternative transit corridor and expanding cooperation in metallurgy, mining, critical minerals, and digitalization. Deputy Minister Alexey Gruzdev said the initiatives received positive responses from member states.
Yemen's government reports at least two civilians killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on Marib, while a separate Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran injured 11, including a woman and a child. Both strikes are described as violations of international humanitarian law.
Russian Su-30SM2 fighter crews conducted precision strikes against simulated enemy targets during exercises near Kaliningrad, the Baltic Fleet's press service reported. About 10 crews participated, using a range of weaponry in day and night operations.
Spain has threatened proportional measures against travelers from Italy if Rome does not lift its temporary border controls by August 9. The Italian Interior Minister said the suspension of Schengen rules is preventive and not directed against Spain, while migration trends in the Mediterranean are reported to have decreased in early 2026.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a referendum on EU accession cannot be held now because there is no subject for the vote. He reaffirmed Armenia's plans to stay in the EAEU while pursuing EU integration, a course Russian President Vladimir Putin said is incompatible.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on all. The agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and is seen as a response to regional tensions and the ongoing US-Iran war.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Horlivka in the Donetsk People's Republic injured three civilians, according to Mayor Ivan Prikhodko. Two civilians were hurt when an explosive was dropped on a vehicle, and a female resident was injured in a separate attack. The incident adds to ongoing hostilities in the region.
Russian officials report that a Ukrainian drone strike on the city of Belgorod has left seven civilians injured, with damage to buildings and vehicles. Initial reports had put the number of injured at three.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
TASS quoted Russian officials stating that Ukraine lost about 40 settlements and suffered military and economic losses during what they described as Zelensky's 40-day plan. The reports also criticized Ukraine's leadership and corruption.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
A 14-year-old student in Thailand killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school in Nonthaburi, leaving multiple dead and injured. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to introduce stricter gun control laws amid rising concerns over civilian firearm ownership.
Anonymous hackers have provided TASS with documents allegedly showing NATO's direct involvement in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil terminals. The files reportedly implicate a NATO-linked hybrid warfare specialist in coordinating attacks on facilities in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions.
At the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reported that EAEU key economic indicators, including GDP, grew in the first half of 2026 despite global challenges. Heads of government signed a package of documents covering e-commerce, academic credential recognition, and broker access, with the next meeting set for October in Minsk.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
A shooting at a high school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Reports differ on the exact number of casualties, with the suspected gunman, a student, reported to have died by suicide.
The Russian embassy in London and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova have criticized the UK's latest sanctions package, saying the change in British leadership has not altered London's 'anti-Russian' course. The embassy said the sanctions, aimed at inflicting a 'strategic defeat' on Russia, have proven futile, while Zakharova commented on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Ukraine policy and his award of the Ukrainian Order of Freedom.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.