On the 15th, the South Korean government and ruling and opposition parties denounced Japanese officials for making offerings and visiting Yasukuni Shrine, which enshrines Class-A WWII war criminals, and urged Japanese leaders to reflect on history and offer sincere remorse.

On the 14th the German Farmers' Association said persistent high temperatures and drought could cause significant crop shortfalls this year. Chairman Joachim Rukwied said wheat and rapeseed yields are expected to be below average, and autumn crops including corn and soybeans may suffer large reductions. Southern Germany is particularly affected, with some crops at risk of complete failure. He added sustained heat and drought have reduced fodder production, weighing on the livestock sector.

On Aug. 14 Mexico President sheinbaum said the US decision to revoke the U.S. visa of the son of former Mexican president Lopez was politically motivated and constituted interference in Mexico's internal affairs. Sheinbaum said Mexico must remain firm and that bilateral ties should be based on mutual respect. The remarks follow US revocations in 2026 of visas for at least six ruling-party officials and US requests to extradite alleged drug-trafficking collaborators — including four current governors, mayors and legislators and six former officials — to stand trial in the US; Mexico has rejected the extradition requests, citing insufficient evidence.