Israeli reservists are returning home to fight, with American Jews crowdfunding for bulletproof vests. Egypt is faced with a dilemma over the crisis in Gaza, while Iran and Saudi engage in talks. Blinken visits Israel amidst the ongoing conflict.

BRICS invites six more countries (Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) to join the bloc. China suspends seafood imports from Japan due to nuclear plant wastewater release. Central banks gather for Jackson Hole conference. Other topics include protests and controversies surrounding Fukushima, the rise of Singapore's central business district, and the impact of celebrities, interest rates, and overproduction on the economy.