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Ukraine Spends $266 Million a Day on Conflict
Ukraine's Finance Ministry has reported that daily expenses for waging the conflict in 2026 will average $266 million, with the total budget for the Armed Forces of Ukraine reaching $97 billion.
Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Will Be Resolved Soon
US President Donald Trump said he expects to secure a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the near future.
Hegseth Threatens to Destroy Iranian Tankers
Pentagon chief warns that the US will sink Iranian tankers if Tehran continues attacks on American ships.
IRGC Claims Strikes on US Vessels and Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacks on three American vessels and three oil tankers in response to US strikes on Iranian tankers.
US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missile Attack
US military struck three tankers linked to Iran's IRGC after a missile attack on US Navy ships. No damage to American vessels.
US Intelligence: Iran May Escalate Conflict
American intelligence believes Iran has grown more confident in its capabilities and may intensify attacks in the Middle East, avoiding agreements with the US.
Iranian military says it will retaliate after US airstrikes on several provinces.
Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Drops 31% Due to Middle East Conflict
Dubai International Airport reported a 31% decline in passenger traffic in the first half of the year due to the war in Iran, leading to changes in flight routes worldwide.
Putin Confident in Russia's Victory in Conflict with Ukraine
On August 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with the thesis that Russia will undoubtedly win and preserve its statehood during a meeting with Vladimir Mashkov, chairman of the Union of Theater Workers of Russia.
Saudi Aramco Ready to Quickly Restore Production After Hormuz Strait Normalization
Saudi Aramco's CEO said the company could return to pre-conflict production levels within days and reach maximum capacity within three weeks.
Bloomberg Warns of New Wave of Rising Global Food Prices
Adverse weather conditions, conflicts, and military actions could lead to a new wave of rising global food prices, according to Bloomberg.
Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Aircraft Overflight Until August 24
Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until August 24, increasing costs for airlines.