Iran's foreign ministry spokesman BAGHAEI said Iran will not allow enemies to impose conditions, adding "Iran will never allow the end of the war to be decided on terms proposed by the aggressor." He said Iran has not initiated any war, is defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that aggressors must be held accountable for their actions.

Xpeng (09868.HK) expects Q3 2026 vehicle deliveries of 115,000–121,000 units, implying YoY change of -0.87% to +4.30% and a QoQ rise of 11.33%–17.14%.

Super Typhoon Saudel was located about 1,520 km east of Taipei at 08:00 on Aug. 24, with maximum winds near the center at force 16 (super typhoon). Under the Zhejiang flood, typhoon and drought emergency plan, the provincial flood-control headquarters decided at 14:00 on Aug. 24 to activate a maritime typhoon emergency response. Coastal localities and relevant provincial units were ordered to closely monitor the storm, immediately activate the "1833" joint-command system, and, per emergency and defense plans, orderly execute key-ship sheltering and port anchoring, suspend maritime routes, close coastal tourist sites, and evacuate aquaculture rafts and offshore construction personnel, among other protective measures.