Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude-4.8 earthquake offshore eastern Chiba at about 00:17 local time on Aug. 30; focal depth approximately 30 km. Tremors were felt in Ibaraki prefecture and Tokyo.

Multiple senior aides have resigned from President Trump’s team over the past month, forcing greater reliance on a smaller inner circle. Departures include the chief spokesperson, the top legal counsel, a key national security adviser and the senior official for congressional liaison; White House press secretary Leavitt left this month. Additional senior officials are reportedly considering departures in coming months. The resignations come as Republicans face the risk of losing their congressional majority in November’s midterms; if Democrats win control of Congress, the administration could face subpoenas and investigations. Finding replacements is said to be difficult.

On Aug 30 local time, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei said in a written statement that West Asian rulers must identify their true enemies, recognise their plots and confront them. He said the way out of regional problems is unity, enduring friendship and cooperation, and called the United States and Israel mortal enemies of that unity.