Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said an Indian vessel conducted a provocative close-range maneuver during the Pakistan Navy's biennial exercises.

Saudi outlet Alhadath reports Kuwait condemns a Houthi drone attempt to strike Mecca.

China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges posted combined turnover of RMB 1.8391 trillion on Sept. 16, up RMB 226.405 billion from the prior session. Shanghai turnover was RMB 871.14 billion (prior: 763.98 billion) with volume 459 million lots (prior: 441 million); Shenzhen turnover was RMB 967.98 billion (prior: 848.73 billion) with volume 531 million lots (unchanged). CATL led turnover at RMB 23.98 billion, followed by Zhongji Xuchuang RMB 21.47 billion, Xinyisheng RMB 15.91 billion, Cambricon RMB 14.97 billion and China Jushi RMB 12.78 billion.