The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has activated a level two emergency heat response as meteorologists forecast temperatures could reach 100-106 F through August 8th. The emergency heat wave response covers several provinces, including Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, and Shanghai, and Chongqing municipalities. The heat wave will dramatically …

The end of Ramadan, marked by the Eid al-Fitr festival, is expected to take place Aug 7-9. Practices and timing varies by country. In predominantly Muslim countries expect many businesses and government offices, including diplomatic missions, to operate on a reduced schedule. Stores and restaurants may be closed.

Tropical Storm Jebi is forecast to become a Severe Tropical Storm before making landfall on the eastern coast of China’s Hainan island Aug. 2. The storm will weaken over land before passing through the Gulf of Tonkin and then make a second landfall along the coast of northern Vietnam Aug. …