AFP reports Qatari PM held talks in Oman with Iran and Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz.

Hong Kong brain–computer interface-related stocks strengthened in early trade: 06681.HK rose more than 9%, Nanjing Panda Electronics (00553.HK) gained over 8%, and Lenovo Group (00992.HK) advanced about 4%.

The UK Climate Change Committee said the government must cut power costs to meet a mid-century net‑zero target, including removing 'green levies' from energy bills. The committee reported 2025 greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.8% YoY and are 50% below 1990 levels. Chair Nigel Topping warned the shift to clean power is not progressing fast enough and said stronger government support to accelerate EV and heat‑pump adoption is essential to meet climate goals and save costs, adding that political uncertainty or any weakening of current commitments could slow the transition, harm investment and undermine the long‑term stability businesses require.