Heilongjiang Meteorological Observatory at 09:45 on July 31, 2026 issued a red rainstorm warning. In the past hour parts of eastern Bin County, western Fangzheng County and northern Yanshou County in Harbin recorded 50–70 mm of rain. Another 30–50 mm is expected over the next two hours, with cumulative totals likely to exceed 100 mm.

Elon Musk has authorized his super PAC, America PAC, to commit $100–120 mln to a new grassroots midterm campaign to help Republican candidates in November. The nine-figure budget, expected to roll out next month, will fund activity in at least eight states and initially target Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan and Ohio; North Carolina, Georgia and Texas are under discussion. The size could change, but the commitment was treated as credible enough that America PAC informed other GOP groups, including MAGA Inc.

Jordan's foreign ministry said Jordan's foreign minister held a call with his UAE counterpart to discuss regional developments and de-escalation efforts. Both condemned Iran's attacks on Jordan; the UAE reiterated support for Jordan's security and stability.