Kazakhstan and Russia have officially launched the construction of the first nuclear power plant to be built in Kazakhstan, near the village of Ulken in the Almaty region.

Botswana: Set to receive two additional C-130H Hercules transport aircraft from the United States following congressional approval.

Hungary’s Orban:

German Chancellor and French President should go together to negotiate in Moscow on behalf of Europe, or arrange such a meeting on neutral ground.

There should be a Russia–Europe summit, because the war is in Europe and we must take the initiative.

Europe needs its own Russia–Europe summit, ideally before the likely Russia–U.S. summit, to avoid being sidelined in its own security.

The war won’t be solved on the battlefield, so diplomacy is the only way forward.

India denies any interest in South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter, calling reports of evaluation “speculative.”

No offer was made, and officials say the KF-21, still in development, doesn’t meet current needs or self-reliance goals.

DR Congo: M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa says the group was not invited to today’s planned peace talks with the government.

India has joined the US and Türkiye in recognizing Syria’s leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa.

An Indian delegation visited Damascus in July to discuss cooperation in health, education, and reconstruction.

Source: DW

Nigeria: Army and Air Force repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on Rann in Borno’s Kala Balge area, neutralizing several militants under Operation Hadin Kai.

Sudan: RSF top commander Abu Jahl was reportedly killed in a drone strike on August 7 in Abu Zabad, West Kordofan.

The meeting between Putin and Trump may take place in one of the Arab countries.

Source: Russian state media TASS

Zimbabwe: U.S. suspends all routine visa services starting Friday due to unresolved concerns with the Zimbabwean government.

Airdrop aid falls on people in Gaza.

Israeli Chief of Staff said in the ministerial council that the plan to control Gaza will require about 200,000 reserve soldiers.

Source: Kan News

Hamas:

Israel's decision take control of Gaza city is a war crime.

A new Pentagon policy memo lets the Defense Department redirect weapons built for Ukraine under a special program (USAI) back into US stockpiles if they’re deemed in short supply.

This could reroute billions in arms from Ukraine to replenish US inventories.

Source: CNN

BREAKING: Germany's Merz:

We will not transfer weapons to Israel that could be used in the war in Gaza.

Rome is being floated as a possible venue for a Trump-Putin summit that could take place as soon as next week.

Source: Fox News, citing sources

Dutch Foreign Minister:

Netanyahu's plan to intensify Israeli operations in Gaza is a wrong move.

Dutch Foreign Minister:

We have always been clear: Gaza belongs to the Palestinians.