President Trump said the United States did not initiate the conflict with Iran and that Iran has been waging war against the United States since 1979.

As of Oct. 26, 2026, Sci‑Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) companies have announced 114 new share buyback plans with a combined upper limit of CNY18.0bln; they also filed 42 plans to increase holdings with a combined cap of CNY1.5bln. Activity accelerated in October: 23 new buyback plans totaling CNY5.8bln—about one‑third of the year‑to‑date cap—and six increase‑of‑holdings plans totaling CNY250mln.

Hong Kong-listed biotech stocks mostly fell. 09606.HK fell more than 29%; 02162.HK fell more than 13%; Ascentage Pharma fell over 6%; 02126.HK fell over 4%.