E Fund Nasdaq ETF said it will suspend trading from market open on Aug 26, 2026 and will resume at 10:30 on the same day; redemptions will be processed as normal during the suspension.

Reuters survey expects the Philippine central bank to raise its policy rate to 5.25% by end-2026.

Iran Army Ground Forces commander Brig. Gen. Jahanshahi said during an inspection of the northeastern border that ground forces are at the highest state of readiness, equipped with new weapons and specific operational plans to counter any threat. He warned any cross‑border incursion or aggression would put enemy positions and bases within range of army drones and artillery and would be met with a rapid, precise and decisive response, calling Iran’s borders a red line and saying incursions into Iranian territory will receive a stronger‑than‑ever response.