[Canada announces sanctions on 10 individuals and 6 entities in Belarus] Canadian Foreign Minister Joly announced sanctions on 10 individuals and 6 entities in Belarus. It is reported that these measures were implemented after Canada coordinated with the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries.

Canadian Railway Union: No strike before August 22.

The White House: Qatar has assured us that they will work to get Hamas to participate in ceasefire negotiations.

US Vice President Harris: The Federal Reserve should make decisions independently of the president.

The White House: The Ukraine security assistance plan is worth $125 million.

The White House: Announced a new aid package to Ukraine, including Stinger missiles, ammunition and anti-armor systems.

The White House: Gaza ceasefire meeting will be held in Doha or Cairo on August 15.

Governor of Kursk Oblast: Due to the impact of the Ukrainian drone crash, the Russian city of Kurchatov (where the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is located) has no electricity supply.

European automaker Stellantis will cut 2,450 jobs at its Michigan truck plant.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of US$312.198 billion from 62 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with the Emir of Qatar, reiterating his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and saying France will work with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to ensure stability in Lebanon.

According to the Times of Israel: Lebanese sources confirmed that Hamas officials were killed in previous drone attacks.

Hezbollah: Islamic resistance group jihadists on Friday targeted and hit buildings used by enemy soldiers in the Doveif settlement.

The Bank of France expects potential economic growth of 0.1% to 0.2% in the third quarter and expects the Olympics to bring an additional 0.25 percentage point of growth.

Bangladesh Central Bank Governor Taluk De has resigned, according to local media reports.

U.S. bank clients are turning to selling the dollar as the Federal Reserve approaches a rate cut.

According to Teslarati: Tesla (TSLA.O) is taking steps to bring Semi electric semi-trailer trucks to Europe.

Two security sources: Israel targeted a car on the edge of the Lebanese port city of Sidon in an airstrike.

Ukrainian Military Intelligence: Ukrainian special forces conducted a raid on the Russian-controlled Kimbun Spit in southern Ukraine. Russian armored vehicles and personnel have been destroyed.