US Secretary of State Rubio told Fox News rebuilding Venezuela is not limited to ousting President Maduro and requires a multi-step roadmap: first stabilise the country to prevent further unrest and large-scale migration; next pursue economic recovery and measures to attract investment; and finally hold legitimate democratic elections. He said durable peace after more than 25 years of political division will require national reconciliation.

EMSC reported a M5.0 earthquake off the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan, at a depth of 48.4 km.

The Ministry of Water Resources said heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in eastern Northeast China on Aug 1, light‑to‑moderate rain in the region's southeast on Aug 2, and moderate‑to‑heavy rain in central‑northern Northeast from Aug 3‑7. The Songhua River and the Ganhe, a tributary of the Nen River, may see a numbered flood. The ministry activated a flood‑defense level‑IV emergency for Heilongjiang province at 13:00 on Aug 1.