Hong Kong Observatory issued a tropical cyclone warning and has hoisted the No.1 standby signal, effective now. The remnants of Typhoon Shadell have re-strengthened into a tropical depression off Hainan’s southeast coast and are within about 800 km of Hong Kong. Combined effects of Shadell’s remnants and the northeast monsoon are bringing generally northerly winds across Hong Kong. Terrain shielding makes widespread strong winds unlikely tonight and tomorrow morning. The No.1 signal will remain

IRNA, citing the provincial governor, reported a U.S. strike on Iran's Larak Island killed two people and wounded several others.

The yen fell below 160 per dollar, highlighting its vulnerability and increasing the likelihood of renewed Japanese intervention to curb further weakness. Strategists said trigger levels are uncertain but flagged roughly 161 as the first key threshold, followed by the 162.9–163.3 area (and the broader 162–163 band). They added any intervention would likely only buy time. The yen has given back more than half of the appreciation it gained after late‑July’s record‑size intervention. Rinto Maruyama, senior rates and FX strategist at Nikko Securities, said 161 is the immediate level to watch, then 162.9–163.3, and noted authorities previously stressed preserving an element of surprise, suggesting they could act without warning.