On September 3, a military parade commemorating the end of World War II will proceed along Changan Avenue and pass through Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Areas surrounding the parade location have been closed for rehearsals and security checks. Security checks have also increased at railway stations and airports within China.
Terrorist organizations are expected to continue targeting government facilities including police stations and military buildings in Cali. The latest bombing attack on August 21 killed six while injuring 60 outside of the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base. Several police stations also experienced bombings on June 10. Expect Increased security measures to follow.
A 72-hour strike will be initiated on August 16 by Air Canada flight attendants causing major flight scheduling disruptions. Air Canada has already begun reducing its flight operation with cancellations for both August 14 and 15. Ongoing negotiations still can halt or delay the strike.
Typhoon Podul (Yangliu) is forecast to make landfall near Hualien and Taitung early on August 13, and will later move northwest towards China. Kaohsiung city, Hualien, Pingtung, and Taitung counties will all be affected. Winds of up to 96 mph and at least 24 inches of rainfall are expected. Flash floods and landslides are possible. Typhoon Podul’s trajectory and intensity may change with short notice.
Severe heat across southern Europe triggered wildfires, evacuations, and widespread heat advisories. Southern France recorded 109.4°F, and last week a blaze burned 16,000 hectares amid a red alert in the country’s wine region. Bulgaria reported 200 fires, with hundreds of firefighters deployed. Hungary set a national record high of 104°F on August 10.
Azul Handling ground workers, who provide ground handling services for Ryanair Group airlines, will strike August 15-17 from 5:00 AM-9:00 AM, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, and 9:00 PM-11:59 PM. Should Azul Handling not come to a resolution with striking workers by the 17th, the work stoppages will continue every following Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday until December 31 during the same timeframes. Flight delays are expected, and cancellations are possible.
A fire began to the east of Canakkale city early on August 8 and has spread rapidly due to the extreme heat. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the city. Further evacuation orders are possible, and short-notice road closures and traffic diversions are expected.
The Ribaute fire has consumed 10,000 hectares (24,710.5 acres) and has closed two major motorways (A9 and A61). The wildfire started in Ribaute, France, due to winds of up to 24.9 miles per hour. The fire is said to be spreading around 3.1 miles per hour and 1,250 firefighters are attempting to put it out. This wildfire is ongoing, and is likely to continue to cause disruptions.
Far-right groups will gather for anti-immigrant protests across the UK on August 2 and 8, and further protests are expected throughout August. Demonstrators will gather outside hotels supposedly accommodating asylum seekers. The protests began after a violent protest Epping on July 13, which has inspired a series of protests and counter-protests.
Protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and expressing support for the Thai Army in the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict will gather from 12:00 PM-9:00 PM near Victory Monument on August 2. The protest is being organized by the Ruam Palang Phaendin group. A protest organized by the same group on June 28 was attended by 150,000 people.