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.

The US has approved the sale of M777 howitzer repair and support services to Ukraine for $104 million.

Russia’s oil revenue fell 33% in July year-on-year due to weaker global oil prices and a stronger ruble.

Source: Bloomberg

Trump says violent crime in Washington, D.C. is out of control and blames local leaders for failing to act.

He warns that if the city doesn’t get crime under control quickly, he will move to take federal control of D.C. and run it himself.

Trump:

We have a meeting with Russia tomorrow.

Trump:

Iran would have had nuclear weapons within two months.

Trump on Ukraine:

This is the one we are working hardest on. The other ones I stopped within days.

Reporter: Would you support Israel occupying all of Gaza?

Trump: That is going to be up to Israel.

Trump:

JD Vance is my most likely successor. But it is still too early to talk about it.

Sudan: RSF forces reportedly cut off water sources east of An-Nuhud and Al-Khuwei in West Kordofan, worsening the humanitarian situation.

Interesting: Sam Altman, Zuckerberg, and Thiel are all building bunkers.

West Bank: Protesters throw rocks. Four turn out to be undercover Israeli soldiers who pull pistols and open fire on the crowd.