The chief executive of the Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said Russia and India continue to cooperate in energy, technology and other key sectors.

Iran's Fars news agency, citing Iraqi sources, reported an explosion at the Dura refinery south of Baghdad with heavy smoke rising.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, at a regular briefing, responded to a Bloomberg question quoting US Treasury Secretary Bessent saying the world cannot allow China a $1.2tn trade surplus and the G20 should reassess trade terms. Guo said China-US economic ties are mutually beneficial, China does not deliberately seek a trade surplus and opposes all forms of unilateral tariffs; China remains committed to high-level opening, its large market offers opportunities, and disputes should be resolved through equal, respectful, reciprocal consultations to preserve the current positive momentum in trade relations.