This week’s Situation Report connects the global dots: Europe’s record wildfires and heatwaves, the eerie calm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and devastating Pacific storms battering Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong. In Ukraine, Russia launched its largest aerial assault yet, while GPS jamming over Bulgaria exposed how hybrid warfare now touches civilian airspace. The Taiwan Strait remains under constant military pressure, Gaza saw deepening allied rifts, and the U.S. released footage of strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats.

We also reflect on the life and faith of Charlie Kirk, whose passing shocked political and faith communities. Markets shifted on weak U.S. jobs data, OPEC+ announced new oil output plans, Japan’s prime minister resigned, and Brazil braced for political upheaval. The week ended under a rare blood moon eclipse, as Apple teased its September tech event—cosmos and commerce colliding once again.

Contributors:

Charlie Kirk assassination - KTLA 5 News Team Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYE8lhppGQ8&list=RDNSzYE8lhppGQ8&start_radio=1

Channel 4 News - https://www.youtube.com/@Channel4News/shorts

Russia hits Ukraine with more that 800 drones and decoy drones in biggest-ever aerial barrage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IobNnyTBbtg

US Shoots Out Drug Boat From Venezuela, Trump Says: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXKJuYnkFdA

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he's resigning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGZr-XhGnn0