Chongqing Municipal Culture and Tourism Commission said monitored A-level attractions drew 9.10 million visits during the National Day holiday. Cultural and tourism spending accounted for 26.13% of total city consumption. Spending on dining, accommodation, transport, tourism, retail and entertainment rose YoY by 7.94%, 7.85%, 9.55%, 7.27%, 12.26% and 7.70%, respectively.

Inter-Services Public Relations director Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on the 7th Pakistan’s military is already conducting defence cooperation in Saudi Arabia across multiple capabilities and domains. He said the 'Mecca Alliance' was not created out of thin air but is built on long-standing diplomatic, political, military and people-to-people ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Pakistan forces have been stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades.

The Atlantic reports the White House is seeking to develop strike plans against Iran ahead of the US midterm elections.