Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary said Trump is the first US president whose remarks have centered almost entirely on Iran, signaling that Iran has become Trump’s biggest problem and the principal issue for US policy. He added this would not be the case if Iran were not strong.

Through 2025 China’s agricultural exports have recorded five consecutive years of positive growth. In Jan-Aug, exports totalled CNY 492.03 bln, up 4.2% YoY; main categories were vegetables and edible fungi, aquatic products, dried/fresh melons and fruits, and nuts. Shandong exported CNY 114.05 bln (23.2% of the national total), up 5.5% YoY and ranking first nationwide for the 27th consecutive year.

Saudi foreign minister said Riyadh welcomed moves by France, the UK and Canada to recognise Palestine, and said Gaza is an indivisible part of the occupied Palestinian territory.