Norway's energy minister said the country plans to maintain current oil and gas production and export levels at least until 2035.

據伊朗國家媒體：伊朗部長表示，伊朗在法爾斯省南部的油田發現了超過7.5萬億立方英尺的天然氣。

On Aug. 23 the US Postal Service issued a rule requiring states to submit lists of mail‑ballot applicants and to place unique barcodes containing voter name and address on outgoing and return ballot envelopes for verification and tracking. USPS said the collected data will be kept separate from state voter rolls and used to assist enforcement of federal law. The rule is currently enjoined by the courts and will not take effect until the injunction is lifted. The change comes ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of both chambers; the US Supreme Court in June rejected a Republican emergency request, and some local jurisdictions continue to count ballots postmarked by election day even if delivered late.