Disney ( DIS.N ) expects to be better able to improve losses in its direct-to-consumer business by the middle of fiscal 2024.

Illumina ( ILMN.O ) fell more than 7 percent after hours after the company lowered its full-year sales and profit forecasts.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): It will continue the existing relief measures and continue to allow airlines to reduce flights taking off and landing at the three major airports in New York to ease local airspace congestion.

The Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.35% in night trading, at 19168 points, 78 points below water.

Germany delivered two Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.

Brent crude oil futures (LCOc1) settled at $87.55/barrel, a new high since January; WTI crude oil futures (CLc1) settled at $84.40/barrel, a new high since November last year.

General Motors (GM.N) has launched an electric version of the Cadillac Escalade large luxury SUV, priced at $130,000.

Syrian President Assad: Syria has found "multiple ways" to circumvent the sanctions of the US "Ghaisal Act".

Syrian President Assad: It is "unrealistic" to expect to bring economic relief to Syria within a few months by restoring relations with Arab countries.

Two people were killed in a Russian attack on a residential area in the Ukrainian city of Zaporozhye, local officials said.

Unite: Strike action to be held on 11, 12, 13 and 14 August.

[Russian President Speaks with Uzbek President on the Phone] On August 9 local time, according to news released by the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev. The two sides discussed the topic of further developing the strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries. The two sides also agreed to intensify engagement at all levels.

The Fed accepted a total of $1.797 trillion from 106 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom issued an inquiry letter to a number of banks, asking them to disclose information on account closure operations before August 25.

General Motors (GM.N) President Royce: The Ultium battery plant in Ohio is running at full capacity.

The Central Bank of Kenya kept its benchmark interest rate at 10.5%, in line with market expectations.

Google Cloud: Reduced real-time and batch transcription costs from $0.024 per minute to $0.016 per minute for Speech-to-Text API V2.

White House: Watch closely for any action that could destabilize Pakistan.

White House: Pakistan is a partner, especially in counterterrorism.