Sputnik · 12:39 AM — Russia is considering the use of digital currency for settlements with countries it deems friendly and that have also faced Western sanctions. Alexander Trofimov, an ambassador-at-large for the Russian Foreign Ministry, communicated this potential strategy in an interview with Sputnik. The initiative reflects Russia's ongoing efforts to navigate international financial systems amidst economic restrictions. This marks a significant step in Russia's approach to enhancing economic cooperation with its allies.

Kommersant · 12:41 AM — Evgeny Grigoryev, the general director of the UAV Center "TulaDron," was detained on August fourteenth and has been arrested for two months on suspicion of large-scale fraud. "TulaDron" was established as part of the national project for unmanned aerial systems. The UAV Center is one of the ten largest scientific and production centers in Russia.

Euro News · 12:43 AM — A far-right leader in Colombia, de la Espriella, expressed strong nationalist sentiments, stating "Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third." This statement appears to align with the rhetoric commonly associated with the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments were made during an event where de la Espriella emphasized prioritizing the interests of Colombian citizens. The details of the event or its timing were not specified in the report.

BREAKING: BRICS News · 12:44 AM — Turkey has expressed approval of the United States' decision to remove Syria from its list of countries designated as supporting terrorism. This announcement was made through an official statement from Turkish authorities. The event indicates a shift in U.S. policy towards Syria, which may have implications for diplomatic relations in the region. The U.S. had previously categorized Syria under its terrorist list due to various geopolitical reasons. The exact timing and circumstances surrounding this policy change have not been detailed.

Baza · 12:46 AM — A woman was stopped at the Kaliningrad border while attempting to smuggle more than one hundred endangered lizards into Poland. Customs officials discovered one hundred sixteen reptiles, measuring between ten and fifteen centimeters, hidden in the lining of her jacket during a routine inspection. The lizards, a species known as the earless rounded skink and listed in the Red Book, were packed in burlap bags, with three to five lizards in each. During questioning, the woman stated she was transporting the lizards to Germany for a reward. She will face a substantial fine, and the lizards have been sent to a rehabilitation center for exotic animals in Kaliningrad.

T A S S · 12:48 AM — Russia’s Battlegroup South reported the destruction of eighty-seven Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the past day. According to the battlegroup’s spokesman, within the last twenty-four hours, unmanned systems units in the Kramatorsk and Slavyansk sectors also destroyed forty-nine Ukrainian UAV communication antennas and thirty-one ground robotic systems.

Interfax · 12:48 AM — In the Irkutsk region of Russia, two men were attacked by a bear in August, and investigators have found that the men may have been engaged in illegal hunting activities prior to the incident. Valentin Borodenko, the head of the regional wildlife protection and usage service, reported that a shot fired at the bear could have provoked the attack. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the now-defunct settlement of Koltosh in the Taishet district. Further inquiries are underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the event.

Interfax · 12:49 AM — Thousands of people have been evacuated in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, due to an approaching typhoon. The evacuation was prompted by warnings from local authorities about the severe weather conditions expected to impact the area. The Japan Meteorological Agency has been monitoring the typhoon as it approaches the southern coastline. Emergency services are on high alert to assist residents and ensure their safety amidst the threat of the storm.

Interfax · 12:51 AM — The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has established a headquarters to develop operational solutions for the reorientation of cargo flows and to eliminate logistical constraints in the transportation of agricultural products. The headquarters aims to address issues related to the export of these goods. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of agricultural exports amidst current challenges. The ministry is expected to work on strategies that ensure the smooth movement of agricultural products in the supply chain.

Sputnik · 12:52 AM — China successfully launched seven satellites into orbit on a Tuesday using a Long March-6C carrier rocket. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation reported the completion of the mission. The launch took place from a site in China. This marks a significant achievement for China's space capabilities.