Aug 5, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump reiterated that active diplomatic discussions with Iran have resumed, characterizing the ongoing exchanges as "very friendly" and a final opportunity for Tehran to reach a consensus following a temporary suspension of US and Israeli military strikes. However, Iranian officials maintain that no talks are taking place or scheduled.

Concurrently, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports suggesting that American military ammunition reserves are dangerously low. Domestically, the administration faces legal challenges from several US states over newly imposed tariffs, alongside declining approval ratings in recent polling ahead of the November midterm elections.

Sources: FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau, Die Zeit, Der Standard

United States stockpiles of high-precision long-range missiles have reached critically low levels following five months of military operations involving Iran, according to three sources familiar with defense inventory data.

The depletion primarily affects surface-to-surface missile reserves, raising significant concerns among military planners regarding operational readiness in the event of new engagements. The heavy reliance on advanced munitions during sustained operations highlights persistent challenges facing the defense industrial base to replenish complex weaponry quickly. Defense analysts warn that inventory deficits could constrain strategic deterrence capabilities if additional conflicts arise before production ramps up.

Sources: Phileleftheros (philenews)

Spanish authorities continue to address the fallout from a massive migration wave into Ceuta. The Guardia Civil has established a dedicated office to assist families in locating missing individuals following the recent surge.

Significant discrepancies persist regarding the scale of the crossings. Ceuta's local administration reported that up to 80,000 people entered the enclave, with local officials citing 88 fatalities. Conversely, Morocco’s Interior Ministry acknowledged roughly 40,000 arrivals at the border and confirmed 11 deaths within its territory.

In Madrid, the Spanish central government dismissed a communications official from the National Security Department for publishing unauthorized figures claiming 49,000 entries. Meanwhile, military units are assisting with migrant deportations amid reported friction between Spain's Interior and Defense ministries over border management.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted additional facilities of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries across the Moscow and St. Petersburg regions. Russian officials confirmed six people died and nine were injured in overnight strikes on the retailer's commercial infrastructure, with five fatalities reported in Moscow Oblast alone. Ukrainian forces claim the platform distributes military hardware and drones, justifying attacks on roughly 20 Wildberries logistics sites since mid-July.

Separately, Russian authorities stated seven people were killed when a drone hit a crowded beach near the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik. Video footage of the incident was verified by several news outlets. Russian military officials subsequently reported targeting seven Ukrainian cargo vessels in retaliatory actions.

Sources: Aftenposten, Finansavisen, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter.

Record-breaking July temperatures propelled Spain’s national electricity demand to its highest level since January 2008, recording a 3.5% year-on-year increase. Solar photovoltaic generation reached a historic peak of 7,696 gigawatt-hours, enabling renewable sources to supply more than 54% of the country's electricity mix during the month.

High temperatures coincided with severe environmental risks. Firefighters stabilized a 1,352-hectare wildfire in Casas de Millán, ignited by a vehicle fire on the A-66 motorway, prompting officials to rescind local confinement orders. Data shows machinery and vehicles have caused nearly 10,000 forest fires in Spain this century.

Despite extreme weather, Spain’s tourism sector expanded. According to the National Statistics Institute, the country welcomed nearly 46.6 million foreign visitors in the first six months of the year, representing a 4.6% rise compared to the previous period.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Provincia, La Vanguardia