Blacklisted Turkish company ASSAN Group caused major losses to Ukraine.

According to reports in Ukrainian media, ASSAN Group Savunma—banned from public tenders in Türkiye for 2 years by the Turkish MoD due to failure to fulfill its obligations—has also failed to meet its commitments in Ukraine, causing significant financial damage to the war-torn Ukrainian state.

Despite receiving an advance payment for a $10.8 million order from the Ukrainian state defense company Spetsteknoeksport on December 19, 2024, ASSAN did not deliver the products by the required dates.

Even after being granted an extension, the deliveries were still not made within the specified timeframe.

ASSAN now faces the possibility of being taken to court at the Ukrainian war crimes tribunal.

Netanyahu's office:

Netanyahu held a three-hour security consultation today, during which the IDF Chief of Staff outlined options for continuing the Gaza campaign.

The IDF is ready to implement any decision by the Security Cabinet.

Reporter: What are you going to build?

Trump, from the roof of the White House: Missiles, nuclear missiles.

The Israeli cabinet will discuss occupying Gaza on Thursday.

BREAKING: Russia is considering a limited air truce with Ukraine, halting drone and missile strikes as a gesture to Trump, while continuing the war.

The move aims to ease pressure from potential US sanctions.

Source: Bloomberg

Brazilian President Lula:

I will not call Trump because he does not want to talk.

Israeli "settlers" steal Palestinian man's home and fridge, offer him a bottle of milk.

BREAKING: Trump plans to propose US-led reconstruction of Gaza with significant American funding, on the condition that Hamas is no longer in power.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

NEW: Trump administration plans new sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet if Putin doesn't agree to a Ukraine ceasefire by Friday.

Source: FT

BREAKING: Lebanese PM has authorized the army to prepare a plan to monopolize arms before the end of the year.

Source: Reuters

Lebanese Information Minister says the army must submit a plan to monopolize arms within this month.

Source: Reuters

The National Park Service will reinstall the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, DC, five years after protesters tore it down.

Trump plans for the US to take a leading role in Gaza aid efforts, frustrated with Israel’s handling of the crisis.

Source: Axios

Gaza's civil defense agency says 68 people were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Tuesday.

BREAKING: Netanyahu has decided to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, including areas where hostages may be held.

Source: NBC

Somalia: Starlink announced its satellite-based internet service is now live nationwide.

Trump's envoy Witkoff will be in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian leadership.

Source: Reuters

UN warns expanded Gaza war risks 'catastrophic consequences'.

US State Department:

Beginning August 20, nationals of Malawi and Zambia applying for B1, B2, business ,and tourist visas will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000.