Market news: Meta Platforms (META.O) blocked WhatsApp accounts associated with Iranian groups.

Israel Defense Forces: Not long ago, Lebanon launched 10 rockets at the city of Shemona, some of which were intercepted and no casualties were reported.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, the net long position in the euro was 56,017 contracts.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, the net long position in the Japanese yen was 23,585 contracts.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine urgently needs new US military assistance, especially air defense systems.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, U.S. speculators increased their net short positions in the S&P 500 Index CME by 82,454 contracts to 369,235 contracts, and stock fund managers increased their net long positions in the S&P 500 Index CME by 22,337 contracts to 974,427 contracts.

Egyptian Presidential Palace: President Sisi and US President Biden said it is crucial for the conflicting parties to show flexibility to reach an agreement.

The White House: President Biden spoke with the Emir of Qatar and held separate talks with Egyptian President Sisi to discuss the Gaza issue.

Egyptian Presidential Palace: President Sisi and US President Biden reviewed the progress of the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations in a phone call.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, the net long position of natural gas futures in the NYMEX and ICE markets increased by 16,538 lots to 54,839 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, speculative net long positions in COMEX copper futures increased by 6,400 lots to 14,041 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 20, speculative net long positions in COMEX silver futures increased by 7,742 contracts to 31,998 contracts.

Robert Kennedy Jr. said he agrees with former US President Trump on many key issues.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.56% at 17,733 points in the night session, 121 points higher than the previous session.

US official: Military aid package for Ukraine worth $125 million.

Robert Kennedy Jr., independent candidate for US president: My name will remain on the ballot in certain areas.

Robert Kennedy Jr., independent candidate for US president: My name will be removed from the ballot in 10 key states.