Aug 2, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC

Spanish security forces continue patrolling the enclave of Ceuta following the entry of over 50,000 migrants from Morocco, while the nearby Beni Enzar border crossing in Melilla has reopened.

In Ukraine, regional authorities reported that Russian air strikes on Kherson killed a 54-year-old woman and injured 18 people. Meanwhile, Alexey Likhachev, head of Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom, stated that Ukrainian sea drones sank the cargo vessel Janjina in international waters of the Black Sea, with all 17 crew members rescued.

Separately, United States diplomatic missions across the Middle East advised American citizens to prepare for potential rapid conflict escalation and consider leaving the region.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on August 2 that Belgrade has so far invested €142 million to support Serbian communities in Republika Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Speaking during a visit to the Rmanj monastery near Bihać, Vučić stated that future financial backing would depend on Serbia's economic performance. He noted that if the country's annual economic growth exceeds 4.2 or 4.3 percent this year, Belgrade will provide even more substantial assistance to Serbs in the region. Vučić highlighted that previous projects were implemented in cooperation with Milorad Dodik, leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats. He reaffirmed Serbia's ongoing commitment to funding local development initiatives and supporting Serbs across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sources: Tanjug

Turkey's Ministry of National Defense is evaluating its military posture in the Eastern Mediterranean following parliamentary inquiries regarding regional security developments. Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Hasan Öztürkmen submitted a written question regarding growing defense cooperation between the United States, Israel, Greece, and the Republic of Cyprus, as well as potential security threats originating from Syria.

In response, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler addressed concerns about NATO's evolving security architecture and shifting strategic dynamics in the region. Defense officials noted that military readiness assessments and operational plans concerning Cyprus and surrounding maritime zones are continuously updated to respond to emerging risks and safeguard national interests.

Sources: Anadolu Agency.

The global cryptocurrency market expanded by more than $120 billion in July 2026, rebounding after facing persistent selling pressure throughout the first half of the year.

The resurgence in investor appetite was primarily driven by signs of cooling inflation in the United States. Lower inflation figures reinforced market expectations that the Federal Reserve would refrain from further interest rate increases, potentially shifting toward monetary easing. Anticipation of improved global liquidity conditions prompted investors to reallocate capital into higher-risk assets, significantly boosting demand across digital currencies.

While broader macroeconomic uncertainties previously weighed heavily on digital asset valuations in early 2026, the strong start to the second half highlights renewed momentum across the sector. Analysts suggest that the market trajectory will remain closely tied to upcoming US economic data releases and central bank policy decisions.

Sources: Anadolu Agency

Moldovan state energy company Energocom has called on citizens to reduce electricity consumption during peak evening hours, specifically between 18:00 and 23:00, to help ease regional market pressures.

The appeal follows an alert in neighboring Romania, where electricity generation has dropped due to significantly reduced water flow along the Danube River. Energocom warned that diminished Romanian hydropower output could force Bucharest to rely more heavily on imports, driving up wholesale electricity prices across the broader regional market.

Because Moldova depends on regional energy interconnectors and imports, authorities cautioned that shifting market conditions could directly affect domestic costs. Residents were advised to avoid using energy-intensive appliances during the designated peak period.

Sources: Newsmaker