According to RIA Novosti: As a dry cargo ship was heading to a Ukrainian port, Russia scrambled Ka-29 helicopters.

According to the Interfax news agency: The Russian military opened fire on the warning vessel flying the Palauan flag.

Interfax: The Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian military fired on a dry cargo ship near Ukraine as a warning.

Market news: Israel has ruled out the possibility of setting up a diplomatic base in Jerusalem for the new Saudi special envoy to Palestine.

The death toll from the wildfires in Hawaii rose to 93, Maui County said.

Several beaches in the Black Sea city of Odessa, Ukraine, have been officially opened for residents to play for the first time since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, local officials said on August 12, although swimming is prohibited during air raid warnings.

USGS: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck 17 kilometers east-northeast of Paraikora, Greece.

Market news: Japan Airlines canceled 19 flights on August 14 due to the typhoon.

Gazprom: will continue to deliver gas to Europe via Ukraine, with 41.2 million cubic meters delivered on Sunday.

UK Defense Intelligence Agency: However, a large force could have significant and potentially detrimental effects on limited Belarusian resources.

British Defense Intelligence Agency: If the Russian state no longer supports Wagner, then the most likely second funder is the Belarusian authorities.

UK Defense Intelligence Agency: Kremlin no longer funding Wagner Group is a real possibility.

UK Defense Intelligence Agency: The Wagner Group may be in the process of being downsized and reconfigured, mainly to save money on staff salaries.

USGS: A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck 94 kilometers west of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea.

FT: Credit Suisse retail investors plan to file lawsuit over UBS deal.

[Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian Army Shot Down Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Oblast] The Russian Ministry of Defense pointed out: "Today around 4 am, the Kiev regime attempted to use a drone to terrorize targets on Russian territory. The attack was thwarted. Russian anti-aircraft weapons detected and destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicle over the Belgorod region." The thwarted terrorist attack did not result in casualties or damage to property, the ministry added.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green: The death toll from wildfires is expected to continue to rise.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green: Death toll from Hawaii wildfires now stands at 89.

The US National Hurricane Center said: "Depression Fernanda has developed into a tropical storm.

According to the Syrian State News Agency: Explosions were heard in Damascus, Syria.