Mexico has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the inauguration of newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum (left). (Source: LAPRESSE)

Europe

* Ukraine launched a large-scale attack on Russia's Kursk province on the morning of August 7, according to the Russian Defense Ministry 's announcement.

According to the ministry, the army, together with border guards of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), engaged in fighting with units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Russian air, missile and artillery forces have prevented further penetration by Ukrainian troops, but the fighting is not over yet.

The Russian Defense Ministry estimated that the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were 260 soldiers and 50 armored vehicles. In addition, Ukraine also lost two Buk M1 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, a UR-77 mine-clearing device and an electronic warfare station. (Reuters, AFP)

* Ukraine extended martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, according to information posted on the website of the Ukrainian Parliament on August 7.

According to previous regulations, martial law and general mobilization will expire on August 11.

* Two suspects have been arrested in Sweden in connection with an explosion at a kiosk in the Danish capital Copenhagen on the evening of August 6.

According to Copenhagen police, the explosion occurred at a kiosk in Hans Knudsens Plads, north of the capital, fortunately no one was injured. (THX)

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America

* Mexico has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the inauguration of newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum on October 1, according to a source from the Mexican embassy in Moscow.

Mexico's Foreign Ministry sent a request for comment to Sheinbaum's team but has not yet received a response. (Reuters)

* Russian Navy ship visits Venezuela: The Baltic Fleet ship “Smolny” of the Russian Navy docked at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on August 6 to participate in joint exercises.

The ship “Smolny” is on a long voyage aimed at practical training for cadets of Russian naval schools.

The Smolny ship's voyage is being joined by more than 300 university cadets who are undergoing training in communications and navigation. (Sputnik)

* US Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, affirming that the two will win the race to the White House in November.

Ms. Harris said one of the things that struck her about Mr. Walz — 60, a former member of the U.S. National Guard and a former teacher — was his deep belief in fighting for middle-class families.

The Harris-Wilz duo kicked off their campaign together in battleground states in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (CBS News)

* US deploys advanced radar system on Japan's Yonaguni Island: The US Army's 3rd Marine Division confirmed that, for the first time, the TPS-80 ground and air mission-oriented radar system has been transferred to Yonaguni Island, in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.

According to a press release, the TPS-80 will be used in the annual Resolute Dragon military exercise between the United States and Japan. Military officials said the decision to use the radar in training will help the U.S. military be ready to use the technology in “all scenarios” with Japanese forces. (PACOM)

* Bolivian President Luis Arce proposed a referendum on presidential re-election, the allocation of seats in the Legislative Assembly (Congress) and fuel subsidies.

In a speech marking the 199th anniversary of Bolivia's Independence Day, Mr. Arce shared: "Difficult times require steadfast, mature, thoughtful decisions and people who do not flinch in the face of adversity." (THX)

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Middle East-Africa

* Palestine is ready to negotiate a final status with Israel within the framework of an international peace conference, according to a certain schedule and to develop a regional security mechanism, according to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on August 7.

“The State of Palestine has formulated a political vision and prepared a roadmap, which was approved by the Arab Six and sent to the United States, the European Union (EU) and members of the United Nations Security Council for consideration. The basis of this roadmap is a comprehensive political solution to end the Israeli presence in the Gaza Strip,” he said.

According to the leader, the Palestinian Authority is ready to perform its functions in the Gaza Strip and demands an end to all unilateral hostile actions by Israel in the West Bank and Jerusalem. (Sputnik)

* The US deployed fighter jets to the Middle East , including about a dozen F/A-18 fighter jets and an E-2D Hawkey surveillance plane from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

The move is part of a Pentagon effort to help protect US and Israeli troops from potential attacks by Iran and its proxy forces.

However, this deployment is only temporary, as a squadron of about 10 Air Force F-22 fighter jets is en route from an Alaskan military base in the next few days. The duration of their stay will depend on the situation in the region. (AP)

* The US destroyed many Houthi devices in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), remotely operated boats (UUVs) and ballistic missiles, according to an announcement by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

"These weapons pose a clear threat to US and coalition forces and commercial vessels in the region. The Houthis' reckless and dangerous behavior continues to threaten the stability and security of the region," the CENTCOM statement said. (ANI)

* Israel has instructed its missions abroad to be ready to respond in case the country retaliates against attacks by Iran and Hezbollah.

The document states that Israel will not let an attack by Iran or Hezbollah go unanswered, and instructs embassies abroad to contact their counterparts to explain the legality of Israel's actions.

In addition, the document also requires Israeli diplomatic missions to clearly state that the country always prioritizes diplomatic solutions, but is also determined to protect its citizens at all costs. (Channel 12)

* Niger severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine immediately from August 6, accusing Kiev of supporting "terrorist groups" according to announcement by Niger government spokesman Amadou Abdramane.

Mr Abdramane said the country would ask the UN Security Council to discuss Ukraine's "aggressive actions". (AFP)

* Russia accused Ukraine of opening a “second front” in Africa after Mali and Niger accused Kiev of supporting a separatist rebel attack last month and announced they were severing diplomatic ties with Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Ukraine “is courting terrorist groups in countries on the continent that are friendly to Moscow.” (AFP)

* ELN pledges not to attack Colombian army even after 6-month ceasefire between the two sides ends on August 4

"Within the framework of its desire for peace, the ELN will not carry out offensive operations against the army, police forces or security forces of the Colombian state," the group said in a statement, but said it would defend itself if attacked. (Reuters)

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Asia-Pacific

* Situation in Bangladesh: On August 6, Muhammad Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, was appointed as the head of the interim government of Bangladesh. The remaining members of the interim government will soon be completed after consulting with other political parties.

On August 7, protest leaders in the South Asian country expressed their wish that an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus would be formed on August 7.

Meanwhile, on the same day, about 300-400 officials protested at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Bangladesh to protest corruption among its leaders, forcing four deputy governors of the bank to resign. (Reuters, AFP)

* India evacuates non-essential staff from diplomatic missions in Bangladesh. The entire Indian diplomatic staff remains in Bangladesh and the diplomatic missions are functioning normally.

Besides the embassy in the capital Dhaka, India also has supporting consulates in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet. (Reuters)

* Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward party over its campaign to amend the law on insulting the monarchy. (Reuters)

* South Korea and the Philippines have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a “strategic partnership” this year, according to the office of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. The consensus was reached during a meeting between Cho and his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo on August 7 in Seoul.

Cho praised South Korea and the Philippines as two “geopolitically important” countries in the Indo-Pacific region, calling for enhanced two-way strategic communication and cooperation to ensure peace and prosperity in the region. (Yonhap)

* The Philippines will conduct joint exercises with the US, Canada, and Australia from August 7-8, "within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone" and demonstrate "a shared commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific."

Naval and air force units from the four participating countries will coordinate operations to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the armed forces. (AFP)