Business and economy
Chinese stock market crash
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) imposes a six-month ban on stockholders owning more than 5 percent of a company's stock from selling those stocks, resulting in a 6 percent rise in stock markets. (Reuters)
Puerto Rican debt crisis
The United States Congress refuses to offer a bailout to Puerto Rico. (Politico)
Disasters and accidents
2015 Pacific typhoon season
Hong Kong starts closing schools as Typhoon Linfa approaches. (South China Morning Post)