The Norwegian royal court said on the 23rd King Harald V, 89, was hospitalized on the 17th after his condition worsened due to a bloodstream bacterial infection and is receiving antibiotic treatment; his condition is currently stable. During the king's medical leave, Crown Prince Haakon is serving as temporary regent and exercising the duties of head of state.

The China Football Association said its investigation found no evidence that the Korea Football Association provided "improper hospitality" to China FA personnel and that it will reopen inquiries if new evidence emerges.

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said any vessel violating Iranian rules while transiting the Strait of Hormuz will face restrictions on subsequent transits, including fines, impoundment or seizure. The authority ordered cargo owners with Persian Gulf origin or destination to check its website for the latest list of non-compliant vessels before chartering. Effective immediately, vessels that carry out ship-to-ship transfers, transshipment or other operations with vessels on that list will themselves be added to the violators' list.