Iranian armed forces chief of staff Abdollahi said the United States is increasingly in decline and that Trump’s plans have failed.

Chengdu will permit housing provident fund withdrawals for home renovation and property-management fees; an online appointment channel for these withdrawals is now live. The city issued the notice on Oct 19 to implement State Council guidance and broaden fund usage to meet diversified housing consumption needs. The measures take effect Oct 20, run for two years and may be adjusted based on implementation.

Bank of Japan Governor UEDA said the Middle East conflict has pushed up energy costs and other prices and can be characterised as supply‑driven inflation.