France's UN Security Council representative says Iran is blocking IAEA inspectors from entering its nuclear facilities.

Bernstein analysts say Japanese automakers' interest in humanoid robots is re-emerging. Mitsubishi Motors has signed an MoU with a Japanese startup to jointly develop and mass-produce humanoid robots. Bernstein projects global humanoid-robot shipments could reach 49 million units by 2050, expanding the market to about $729 billion. It notes core technology overlap—actuators, sensors, batteries, control units and AI software—where automakers and suppliers have built expertise via vehicle deployment, making the sector attractive to the auto industry.

Japan's finance minister Katayama said she is closely monitoring economic indicators and market conditions.