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U.S. Missile Stockpiles Critically Low: 80% of Key Interceptors Depleted, Commanders Warn [Core Summary] According to an exclusive CNN report, the U.S. military has consumed nearly 80% of its key missile interceptor stockpiles in Middle East and Ukraine conflicts. Multiple military commanders have warned Congress that current reserve levels are “dangerously low,” severely undermining America’s ability to handle multi-front conflicts. This revelation has sparked intense debate on Capitol Hill regarding defense industrial capacity and military spending allocation. ...

Iran has demanded inbound control and outbound oversight of the Strait of Hormuz, a hardline stance that has brought US-Iran negotiations to a stalemate. US Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated a deal might be reached Tuesday or Wednesday to restore ‘freedom of movement’ in the strait, but divisions between the two sides remain substantial. Global energy markets and shipping security face new uncertainty.

Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego has erupted violently, sending lava fountains high into the sky and ash clouds over surrounding communities. Authorities have launched emergency evacuations for nearby residents.

Core Summary Cuba’s national power grid suffered another nationwide blackout on August 3, 2026 (Beijing Time), less than a day after power was restored. This marks the fourth nationwide blackout in Cuba this year, with citizens enduring persistent power shortages amid sweltering heat. The United States has warned American citizens in Cuba to prepare for emergencies, while Havana residents have flocked to the seaside boulevard to seek relief and sleep overnight. ...

Core Summary The Romanian government recently took emergency measures, blasting rocks in the Danube River channel to divert water to nuclear power plant cooling systems in response to an ongoing drought-induced energy crisis. Meanwhile, Hungary announced it will shut down its sole nuclear plant on Sunday for the first time due to drought. The Danube River has reached record low water levels, pushing multiple Eastern European countries to the brink of energy emergency. ...

Core Summary Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee, has formally withdrawn the controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund plan. The fund could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot. The move is seen as a political compromise to secure Senate confirmation, after two Republican senators indicated they would back his nomination. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

A Ukrainian drone struck a popular Black Sea resort beach in Russia, killing seven people including three children and injuring 40, marking a dangerous escalation of the conflict into civilian tourist areas.

Massive wildfires in Washington State have destroyed over 600 structures and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Firefighters are battling the blazes, but strong winds and drought conditions make containment extremely challenging.

Iran officially denied restarting nuclear talks with the US, contradicting Trump’s claim that negotiations would resume Monday. Meanwhile, Israel intensified military operations in Gaza, defying Trump’s peace plan.

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries logistics warehouse deep inside Russia, killing at least eight workers. The attack marks a significant escalation as civilian commercial infrastructure becomes a direct military target for the first time.