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Russian Foreign Ministry: The potential US and Turkish arms supply plans to Kyiv would weaken Moscow’s relations with Washington and Ankara.

Russian Foreign Ministry: A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the US and Turkey have been asked to explain their reported plans to provide weapons to Kyiv.

Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon "will be met with a proper response."

The death toll from the earthquake in eastern Indonesia, according to the West Disaster Management Authority of Indonesia, has risen to 47.

According to the Omani National News Agency (ONA), the oil spill has affected approximately 12 kilometers of coastline near Ras Madraka in Oman, while Masila Island remains unaffected. Cleanup efforts on the oil tanker are currently progressing.

August 15th - According to reports, after round-the-clock efforts by multiple emergency rescue teams, at 8:29 PM on August 15th, a 117-meter breach in the east bank of the Jialu River in Chuanshui District, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, was successfully closed.

According to state media, Oman stated that approximately 12 kilometers of coastline in the Ras Madraka region has been affected by oil pollution.

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially determined that a 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea area of Yilan County, Taiwan at 19:30 on August 15, with a focal depth of 73 kilometers.

According to Iranian media Fars News, Iranian military officials say three Iranian Air Force personnel have gone missing following an operation against a U.S. base in March and are currently being held in Qatar.

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia, at 18:54 on August 15, with a focal depth of 170 kilometers.

The China Earthquake Networks Center automatically determined that an earthquake of approximately magnitude 6.4 occurred near Sumatra, Indonesia, at 18:54 on August 15. The final result is subject to the official rapid report.

August 15th - According to Iranian media Fars News, Iran and Tajikistan reached an agreement on long-term energy cooperation in the latest round of oil negotiations. The agreement mainly includes two aspects: Iran exporting petroleum products to Tajikistan, and supplying crude oil to Tajik refineries.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the UAE emphasizes the need to ensure Iran's full commitment to cease all hostile actions and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz completely and unconditionally.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Iran's attacks pose a direct threat to regional and public stability, as well as global energy security.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' use of commercial navigation as a tool for pressure or economic extortion constitutes piracy in the Strait of Hormuz.

On August 15th, Disney's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, stated that the company's streaming service, Disney+, is central to Disney's future development. D'Amaro said, "We have a streaming business and we have the scale advantage, so we now have a direct relationship with consumers. We can integrate data from a technological perspective and start communicating with consumers with a unified voice." He stated that Disney's streaming platform will create a "seamless user experience," thereby enhancing long-term fan value and shareholder returns. He said, "If we do streaming well, and we've proven we can do it, there's a huge opportunity here."

On August 15th, regarding the issue of non-Shanghai residents purchasing homes for replacement purposes, a staff member at the Shanghai Real Estate Transaction Center hotline stated that no new policies have been introduced. According to the hotline staff, non-Shanghai resident families who sell their only property can exchange it for one more home within the city, provided the ownership remains the same before and after. No social security or individual income tax certificates are required. This policy has been in effect since May 28, 2024. For non-Shanghai resident families or single adults selling some of their properties (i.e., owning two or more properties), when purchasing a new home, the number and location of the new home must match the previously sold property—if a property is sold outside the outer ring road, it can only be purchased outside the outer ring road; if a property is sold within the outer ring road, it can only be purchased within the outer ring road. No social security or individual income tax certificates are required. This policy has been in effect since February 26, 2026. Regarding home purchases and exchanges by foreign individuals, hotline staff stated that foreign individuals who sell all their properties in Shanghai can exchange them for and purchase one additional home in the city without submitting a foreigner's residence permit (work category), a Shanghai employment contract valid for at least one consecutive year prior to the date of purchase, or proof of social security and individual income tax payments valid for at least one consecutive year prior to the date of purchase. However, they still need to sign a commitment letter for self-occupancy of the property. This policy will take effect on July 29, 2026.