Typhoon Vongfong may be slowly weakening, but it will not weaken enough in the hours before delivering a strong hit to Japan’s Ryuku Islands, including Okinawa. Maximum sustained winds have tailed off to 140 mph, but are still solidly the equivalent of a category 4 hurricane, according to the U.S. …

Greek air traffic controllers are set to go on strike October 4 and 5, in protest at the use of airport charges. While the extent of worker participation is still unclear, the industrial action could force airports to close nationwide if not averted, potentially suspending both domestic and international routes. …

Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Oct. 4-6. The festival is a national holiday in predominantly Muslim countries and some with sizable Muslim minorities, such as the Philippines. Government offices and some businesses may close for 2-4 days; foreign embassies may also close for the holiday. The holiday …