Thailand approved a $600M deal to buy four Swedish Gripen jets after using them in a deadly border clash with Cambodia.

The jets will replace aging US-made F-16s, following a failed bid to acquire F-35s.

NEW: Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel.

Israeli "settler" injured by falling fridge while moving into seized Palestinian home.

Chad: The Movement for Democracy and Justice has reportedly issued a fatwa against Khalifa Haftar, potentially reigniting a decades-long conflict along the Chad-Libya border.

NEW: Norway is reviewing its $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund’s investments in Israeli companies over links to Gaza strikes and West Bank occupation.

The move follows public backlash after the fund upped its stake in Bet Shemesh Engines, accused of servicing warplanes used in Gaza.

Norway aims to ensure its money isn’t fueling human rights abuses.

📸 A photo of Jeffrey Epstein with Saudi Crown Prince MbS was displayed in Epstein’s Manhattan mansion, as revealed by the New York Times.

CONFIRMED: Trump to host leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on Friday, aiming to broker a peace deal.

A potential agreement could be announced during the meeting.

Source: Washington Post

NEW: Spain has dropped plans to buy F-35 fighter jets due to a shift in defense spending priorities toward European-made equipment, despite budgeting €6.25B for new jets.

Source: El Pais

Elon Musk’s X is suing India’s government over what it calls unconstitutional internet censorship.

Since 2023, India expanded takedown powers to thousands of officials and launched a platform called Sahyog to facilitate content removal.

Source: Reuters

80 years ago today: On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped a uranium bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy,” on Hiroshima, Japan.

— The bomb had an explosive yield equivalent to 15,000 tons of TNT, devastating the city and burning approximately 70% of it.

— Within the first few months, the bombing killed an estimated 140,000 people in Hiroshima.

— Roughly 50% of those within 1.2 kilometers of the hypocenter died that day, with 80-100% mortality rates approaching the explosion site.

— Many more died in the following years from the effects of radiation exposure, including leukemia, cancer, and other diseases.

JNIM Attacks in Togo 2025

- Expanding Sahel frontline into coastal states like Togo and Benin.

- JNIM launched 15 cross-border attacks in northern Togo, killing 54 civilians and 8 soldiers.

- Hotspots include Mandouri, Dapaong, Kpendjal, and border villages.

Zelensky approved new SBU operations against Russia.

SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk briefed Zelensky on upcoming long-range and special military operations.

More strikes expected soon.

Israel’s Defense Ministry:

80,000 soldiers currently receiving treatment for injuries.

26,000 soldiers suffer from psychological disorders.

Surge in army suicides creating a major national challenge.

Kremlin:

Putin is receiving the special envoy of Trump, Witkoff, at the Kremlin.