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Sources say that India's HDFC Bank is considering Deputy Managing Director Baruchar and an external candidate for the position of CEO.

According to Icelandic Broadcasting Corporation: Iceland voted against holding negotiations to join the European Union.

According to Icelandic public broadcaster RUV, in the vote counted in 5 out of 6 constituencies, the "oppose" side's accession to the EU is leading with 52.5% of the vote.

Swiss police: The shooting has left one person dead and five others injured, some seriously.

According to the Swiss media outlet Blick, a shooting occurred at a rave party in Switzerland, leaving multiple victims.

According to the independent U.S. military news website Military Times, at least six service stations on U.S. mainland military bases reported cooling system malfunctions this week. While the Pentagon acknowledged the problem, it offered no speculation about its cause. According to official announcements and social media reports, affected bases include at least: Fort Irwin, California; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island; Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas; Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming; Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia; and Fort Rowan, Arizona. Defense Department officials declined to specify the total number of service stations affected or whether the malfunctions were under investigation as related incidents. "The Department of Defense is aware of potential cooling outages at some service stations under the Defense Materiel Office," a defense official said in a statement provided to Military Times. "The Defense Procurement Agency has taken appropriate precautions to transfer products to other temperature-controlled locations to minimize spoilage. The service center remains open and is taking all feasible measures to ensure food safety. Beyond this, we have no further information to provide." The Department of Defense Service Center provides benefits to active-duty military personnel and their families, as well as veterans with base access rights. Its food is sold at cost price, with a small additional charge for staff wages and facility maintenance, making it at least 25% cheaper than comparable civilian supermarkets.

According to Iranian media Fars News, the largest oil supply gap in history has emerged due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and US fuel prices are hitting new highs. US polls also indicate that the Republican Party may suffer defeat in the midterm elections. Against this backdrop, Trump's move to launch an oil project with Venezuela is intended to control market sentiment in the energy sector. He claims that the historic agreement with Venezuela will more than double US oil reserves and bring long-term and significant reductions in fuel prices for all Americans. However, the US-Venezuela oil contract will only generate 63 billion barrels of heavy crude oil over 100 years; this figure, converted to daily production, is less than half of Iran's current daily production and only 8% of crude oil exports under normal conditions of the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: Karina is expected to become a hurricane later tonight.

Market news: It is reported that the Ukrainian army launched an attack on a large oil refinery and air force base in Russia.

U.S. National Hurricane Center: Lowell has strengthened slightly.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States will acquire a 35% stake in Venezuelan tycoon Betancott's oil project.

NASA: NASA and SpaceX have adjusted the launch date for Crew-13.

A spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the fourth flight carrying 11 tons of relief supplies has arrived in Nepal and the supplies have been handed over.

According to Icelandic Broadcasting Corporation: Partial results of Iceland's referendum on restarting EU accession negotiations show that the "yes" vote is leading by a narrow margin.

Finnish President Stubb: Whether you like it or not, Trump is one of the most influential presidents in American history. He will take action and be able to get things done.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: The Canadian economy recorded its strongest growth in three years in the second quarter. Exports rose and business investment also increased. Our plans to strengthen the domestic economy and diversify our international trading partnerships are working.

Iraqi Prime Minister's Security Advisor Qassem Araj: Iraq seeks to become a "bridge" between Iran and the United States.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing Israeli media "Kan," Saudi Arabia attempted to persuade the United States to take military action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but Washington rejected Riyadh's request.

According to Iran's Press TV, security sources stated that claims about large quantities of oil being transported via the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz are inconsistent with the facts. The claim that the US is transporting oil through the southern Strait of Hormuz is a strategy to lower energy prices.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We are in no hurry to open the Strait of Hormuz if the United States does not fulfill its commitments.