IRNA: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said at a press briefing that Iran and Oman have not yet discussed fee details for a proposed new Strait of Hormuz shipping route and discussions are ongoing. He said the parties have agreed on route proposals but technical issues remain on a joint statement and are under negotiation. While fee details have not been settled, a mechanism will be set up to ensure safe navigation and to arrange environmental protection, maritime-service cooperation and an

Beijing flood-control office said the city meteorological observatory issued an orange heavy-rain warning on the morning of Aug 10; heavy to very heavy rain is forecast from the evening of Aug 11 through daytime Aug 13. The city plans to activate a citywide Level-2 flood emergency response on the morning of Aug 11. Authorities advised monitoring local forecasts, following flood-control instructions, taking precautionary measures, avoiding flooded roads, and staying away from rivers, low-lying and landslide-prone areas; do not enter mountainous areas.

Financial Times reports UK defence group Cambridge Aerospace has raised $300m to develop missile and drone interception systems, valuing the company at $3.4bn and cementing its position as one of the UK's most valuable startups.