Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian troops have brought the Krupets settlement back under Russian control.

White House spokesman Kirby: More security assistance packages will be provided to Ukraine in the coming days.

The Kazakh government expects GDP to grow by 5.6% in 2025.

Walmart (WMT.N) shares rose 2.4% in pre-market trading, reflecting strong second-quarter earnings.

JD.com (09618.HK) earned 8.19 yuan per ADS in Q2 2024, compared with 4.15 yuan in the same period last year, and the market expected 4.95 yuan.

According to RIA Novosti: Russia has taken control of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivka.

JD Logistics (02618.HK) had earnings per share of 0.36 yuan in the first half of 2024, compared with a loss per share of 0.1 yuan in the same period last year.

JD Logistics (02618.HK) recorded a net profit of 2.264 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, compared with a net loss of 637 million yuan in the same period last year.

According to Interfax: American-Russian dual citizen Ksenia Karelina was sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason.

JD Health (06618.HK) achieved a net profit of 2.04 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, compared with 1.561 billion yuan in the same period last year.

Market news: Biden and Harris announced a "historic" agreement to lower US drug prices.

According to the Times of Israel: About 40 far-right activists attempted to enter the Gaza Strip to hold a prayer service.

According to Palestinian media: Hamas launched suicide drones at Israeli soldiers east of Khan Yunis.

Market news: The Biden administration will announce drug pricing details today, and it is reported that the historic US drug price negotiations will cut costs by US$7.5 billion.

Russian fuel supplies to Asia via Africa hit a record high in July, according to LSEG data.

According to TASS: Russia sent troops from the Eastern Military District to Mongolia for military exercises.