In its 2026 interim report, Changguang Huaxin posted 1H revenue of 391 mln yuan, up 82.67% YoY, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 30.34 mln yuan, up 238.04% YoY. The company cited rapid growth in its optical communications business and valuation gains from an invested photonics fund. Q2 net profit was 26 mln yuan versus 4 mln in Q1, implying a QoQ rise of about 477%.

Al Jazeera reported that Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada said it will only cooperate with domestic weapons regulation if 10 conditions are met, chief among them a complete US military withdrawal from Iraq. The Iran-linked group, with longstanding ties to the IRGC, demands an end to any US military presence, a ban on using Iraqi airspace to strike neighboring states, and says weapons may be placed under state control only if Iraqi armed forces and air defenses are simultaneously strengthened. Other conditions include withdrawal of PKK fighters from Iraqi territory, federal control of Kurdish borders, and removal of Iranian opposition groups stationed in northern Iraq.

Qatar foreign minister Al Thani held a phone call with Turkey foreign minister Hakan Fidan to discuss joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthen regional security. Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ministers discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation; Al Thani reiterated Qatar’s support for diplomatic efforts to secure a solution that preserves freedom of navigation and delivers durable regional peace.