據最新現場報道，美國衆議院第三次通過要求特朗普撤出對伊朗作戰美軍的戰爭權力決議，7名共和黨議員支持，較7月同類表決的4人增加。但這類並行決議法律約束力有限，此前衆議院決議通過後，特朗普政府並未撤軍，參議院7月也以49票對47票阻止了對應方案。因此7票更多是黨內支持鬆動的政治信號，尚不足以改變軍事行動。下一步看參議院是否跟進，以及國會能否通過撥款限制將反戰立場轉化爲實際約束。

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on the 16th unveiled the Hong Kong SAR’s first five-year economic and social development plan (2026–2030), setting six major targets, including: new economic breakthroughs; sustained gains in international competitiveness and influence; accelerated, more efficient development of the Northern Metropolis; marked improvements in livelihoods and welfare; and significant progress integrating with and serving national development priorities.

South Korea's finance minister nominee says they will closely monitor the bond market.