China orders evacuations for Typhoon Dolphin
China’s eastern coast prepared for Typhoon Dolphin as authorities reported more than 1,000 flight cancellations, school and tourist-site closures, and evacuations. Nearly 1,400 flights were cancelled at Shanghai’s two main airports, 270 at Hangzhou, and about 99,000 people were moved in Fujian.
Activists Clash With Foreign Ministry Over Ukraine Trip
Rights activists say South Korea's Foreign Ministry demanded a recommendation from the unification minister for an exceptional passport-use request tied to a May trip to Ukraine. Police are investigating the group over an unauthorized visit involving two North Korean POWs.
Cyprus plans gas supply to Europe
Iran sets conditions for Hormuz reopening
Shanghai cancels flights for Typhoon Dolphin
Iran sets demands for Hormuz reopening
Iran set new conditions on August 8 for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, linking any deal to compensation for war damage, an end to sanctions and the US naval blockade, and the release of frozen assets. Abbas Araghchi said talks with Oman were nearing the final stage, while Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr demanded an end to war against Iran and its regional allies.
Iran releases video of Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran’s semi-official Mehr News agency released an undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei after Israeli media reported he was in critical condition and hospitalized. The footage was intended to push back against speculation about his health and whereabouts.
Iran and US clash over Hormuz reopening
Beijing model meets Brussels effect
Rogoff warns of AI market excess
China rebrands discipline centers for adults
A Times of India report says some Chinese institutions now charge about 26,800 yuan, or roughly $4,000, for six months in programs meant to "fix" adults. The facilities have shifted from military-style discipline to family education labels, while targeting issues like relationships, gaming, unemployment, and sleep habits.
Iran conditions Hormuz reopening on wider demands
Iran said it is close to a shipping deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz, but the waterway may still stay closed unless wider demands are met. Officials also said the arrangement depends on conditions such as U.S. compensation, sanctions relief, and an end to threats and aggression.
