The chairman of the Colombian Gas Association said the Venezuela-Colombia gas pipeline needs to be reopened.

Dubai Airways said its on-duty crew diverted the flight and landed the aircraft safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport.

The State Council General Office issued Opinions on Developing Sports Events to Boost Consumption, directing upgrades to professional sports events and creation of a clear, connected tiered professional-events system with refined grading standards and stronger links between professional and amateur competition to ease talent mobility. The document calls for vigorous development of professional leagues in football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, ice hockey, baseball and go, and supports hosting high-level professional events in tennis, sailing, boxing, snooker, auto, motorcycle and cycling. It encourages domestic and foreign quality capital to invest across all levels of domestic professional events, permits the lawful creation of new professional competitions, and endorses activities such as talent training, agency services and market development.