Saudi civil defense issued alerts for potential hazards in Taif, Yanbu and Mecca.

IDF operations in Hebron have displaced about 1,500 Palestinians; thousands more are expected to receive evacuation orders, The Times of Israel reports.

Oct. 22, Haikou — Authorities called for a comprehensive upgrade to Hainan Free Trade Port’s energy and power capacity. They directed: build a diversified supply-security system, appropriately ahead of demand, push key power projects to on‑schedule commissioning, accelerate construction of major energy corridors and strengthen new‑energy development and utilization. Accelerate construction of a new provincial power grid to boost system resilience, improve grid architecture and system regulation, and speed deployment of new grid technologies and operating models. Raise supply capability and service standards to create a modern electricity business environment, accelerate grid equipment upgrades and lean O&M, and coordinate government and enterprises to improve power quality and continuous supply services.