cenc automatic determination: 02:21 on Aug 3 an earthquake of about M4.9 occurred near Gaoxian, Yibin, Sichuan (28.55N, 104.67E). Final parameters subject to official rapid bulletin.

South Korea declared a nationwide heat emergency on Sunday as temperatures hit record highs in the southeast. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a severe heat warning for southern regions at 1:00pm local time. Yangsan in South Gyeongsang province recorded 42.5°C (108.5°F), the highest reading since observations began in 1904. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered agencies to rapidly inform the public using all available channels, including public broadcasting, emergency SMS, electronic signage and village loudspeakers. The Interior Ministry will dispatch bureau-level officials to the Seoul metropolitan area, South Gyeongsang and other southern regions to oversee operations, evaluate local heat-response measures and identify needs for additional support.

伊朗总统：签署的谅解备忘录是沙姆成员（黎凡特地区国家）集体智慧的成果，所有成员对此表示认同。我相信，这份谅解备忘录将成为我们未来对外关系的核心。我们必须努力迫使敌人遵守其签署的承诺。这份谅解备忘录将提升我们国家、地区以及盟友的安全。