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Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akazawa: Even if we conservatively estimate that we can only maintain the procurement level of 75% of the same period in previous years, the use of national reserves will be sufficient to ensure oil supply until the end of March 2028.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosuke Akazawa: August crude oil purchases are expected to reach approximately 100% of the same period last year, and the "quantity needed by Japan as a whole" has been secured.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reports that a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Michoacán, Mexico, at a depth of 64.3 kilometers.

According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, the latest report from the Commodity Exchange of Iran shows that 2,100 kilograms of silver ingots were deposited into the warehouse in a single day, surpassing the previous record of 2,000 kilograms. This increase in trading volume reflects enhanced liquidity in the silver depositary receipt market and increased market confidence in the trading mechanism. The main advantage of this trading instrument is that investors can invest in silver without worrying about transportation, physical storage, and security risks. Furthermore, the Commodity Exchange of Iran's guarantee of the authenticity and quality of the silver ingots is also considered a key factor in increasing the national treasury's commodity reserves. The report states that gold and silver funds must deposit a corresponding number of gold ingots, silver ingots, or gold coins into the warehouses of the Commodity Exchange of Iran based on the number of fund units issued in the capital market.

Russian authorities say they destroyed 635 Ukrainian drones overnight.

A Russian diplomat stated that Ukraine is a "major hub for illicit arms trafficking," and that large quantities of weapons supplied by Western countries are being diverted elsewhere through this "Ukrainian hub."

Russian diplomat: Ukraine is transferring some of the weapons provided by the West to conflict zones in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Russian diplomat: Ukraine has fueled the global black market arms trade.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Iranian military officials said the U.S. president’s claim that Iran had asked Iran to stop attacks was nonsense and a desperate attempt to blackmail and pressure the Persian Gulf rulers. Whether he continues his aggression or retreats, our forces are at the highest level of readiness and ready for any eventuality. If confrontation is inevitable, everything will be decided on the battlefield, when everyone will understand who holds the power and who will have the final say.

Visa (V.N) plans to cut 2,600 jobs in a restructuring driven by AI adoption and cost-reduction measures.

Visa (V.N) plans to cut 2,600 jobs as artificial intelligence applications and cost cuts drive restructuring.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: Cuba's goal is to "weaponize" these coordinated networks against the United States and is committed to putting pressure on "U.S. policymakers" and allies around the world.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots, pro-Hamas protests and other radical movements are part of a coordinated network that includes Cuba.

According to Fox News: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio quoted a U.S. State Department report as saying that Cuba aims to use militant groups against the United States.

Japanese officials say Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington have taken joint action to curb the yen's depreciation. The joint US-Japan intervention in the yen is "still ongoing."

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred offshore the east coast of Honshu, Japan, with a focal depth of 48.4 kilometers.

According to US media reports on August 1, a shooting incident occurred in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA that day, resulting in 3 deaths and at least 2 injuries.

Hungarian Prime Minister: Hungary will completely shut down the Parkes nuclear power plant on Sunday.

[A Moscow restaurant explosion killed 3 and injured 21; Russia said it was a homemade bomb attack] On August 1, local time, the Russian National Counter-Terrorism Committee stated that an accident at a restaurant in central Moscow was caused by the explosion of a homemade explosive device. According to the report, a woman attempted to break into the restaurant with a homemade explosive device, but was stopped by the restaurant's security guards. The explosive device was then activated, killing the woman and the security guard on the spot. In addition, the accident also resulted in the death of a customer. So far, the accident has caused 3 deaths and 21 injuries. An explosion occurred at a restaurant in the center of Moscow, Russia, on August 1. It is reported that, The restaurant where the explosion occurred is located in the Kudrin Square building, a famous Russian landmark.

In separate phone calls with the Turkish Foreign Minister and the Pakistani Army Chief, the Iranian Foreign Minister warned the United States against taking any "risky actions."