A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at a shallow focal depth of six kilometers. State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that one person was killed after being struck by a collapsing exterior wall while attempting to seek safety during the tremors.

Hiroshima marks 81 years since the atomic bombing with renewed calls for nuclear abolition. Using Hiroshima’s Peace Declaration, Matsui urged world leaders to shift away from reliance on nuclear deterrence. He emphasized the need for nuclear-armed nations to face the human toll of atomic warfare. Additionally, Matsui called on political figures to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki and listen to the hibakusha—the survivors whose testimonies remain central to the city’s annual remembrance. For decades, Hiroshima has used this ceremony to advocate for nuclear abolition and to keep alive the memory of the bombing. This year’s event saw approximately 50,000 participants, including representatives from 121 countries and regions, along with the European Union.

Instagram was found to have run paid advertisements in India promoting access to child sexual abuse material, according to findings published in July. Some of these ads directed users from Instagram to Telegram channels that offered illegal content for sale. Meta Platforms later admitted that these ads violated its policies against child exploitation. The report prompted Indian authorities to take action and raised concerns about the enforcement of advertising policies within Instagram’s paid system. Since then, India has requested explanations from Meta and increased official oversight of the issue.

China’s new drone export controls add stricter reviews for shipments to the United States. Manufacturers are now required to obtain approval for each shipment of these items, as opposed to relying on simplified licensing procedures. The authorities will evaluate the products, their end-users, and their intended applications based on existing export control policies. The scope of the measures includes unmanned aerial vehicles, critical parts, and technologies meeting China’s controlled-item thresholds. China already regulates certain drone engines, communication equipment, sensors, and anti-drone systems. It also prohibits the export of civilian drones for military use. The latest move intensifies scrutiny specifically on controlled items destined for the United States. Beijing also issued bans on Chinese entities and individuals from engaging in transactions or cooperative activities with six US-based organizations. The list includes Applied DNA Sciences, Stratum Reservoir, Altana Technologies, the Responsible Business Alliance, Verité Group, and Human Rights in China. Chinese officials accused these organizations of supporting US restrictions related to alleged forced labor in Xinjiang. Additionally, a separate ban was placed on Compliance Testing LLC, which the Chinese government claims supported Federal Communications Commission measures impacting Chinese tech companies. Expansion of Export Controls Beyond Drones China has also initiated a national security investigation into imported office equipment equipped with foreign-developed system software. The probe targets imported printers, copiers, and multifunction devices that utilize foreign drivers or embedded software. Chinese officials stated that the review will analyze import volumes, domestic demand, supply chain reliance, and potential impacts on national security.