On Tuesday, Japan successfully launched its H3 rocket with the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite aboard. The H3 Flight No. 9 took off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, confirmed that the satellite separated approximately 29 minutes and four seconds after liftoff. Officials stated that the rocket followed its planned trajectory and placed QZS-7 into its designated orbit.
Gold extended its upward movement for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, building on last week’s sharp rebound. The spot price increased by 1% to $4,432.74 per ounce at 0217 GMT, reaching its highest point since June 5 and surpassing the seven-week peak recorded last week. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures climbed 1.7% to $4,492.60. This upward trend followed gains seen on Friday and Monday, as global bullion markets reacted to U.S. economic indicators and interest rate expectations.
Business
Gold extended its upward movement for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, building on last week’s sharp rebound. The spot price increased by 1% to $4,432.74 per ounce at 0217 GMT, reaching its highest point since June 5 and surpassing the seven-week peak recorded last week. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures climbed 1.7% to $4,492.60. This upward trend followed gains seen on Friday and Monday, as global bullion markets reacted to U.S. economic indicators and interest rate expectations.
News
Typhoon Dolphin drives evacuations and flood alerts across eastern and central China. During the storm, Fujian officials suspended 686 passenger routes and 658 train services as part of their response efforts. They also shut down 234 major tourist sites and canceled numerous cultural and tourism events. In Shanghai, airlines canceled over 900 flights at the city’s two primary airports on Monday. Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding and disrupted public transit, following widespread weather warnings across coastal areas vulnerable to Dolphin’s winds and downpour.
Health
The Ebola epidemic in DR Congo has resulted in 1,916 fatalities, with 4,209 confirmed infections reported up to Aug. 7. This marks an increase of 29 deaths from the previous update, which documented 1,887 fatalities. Health officials also report that 595 patients are currently in isolation for treatment, while 828 individuals have recovered from the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
