Russia's Deputy Prime Minister NOVAK said potential Russia-U.S. projects in the Arctic may include developing gas fields or participating in joint LNG projects.

Cui Dongshu wrote that Jan–Sep 2026, industrial enterprises above designated size reported operating revenue RMB 106.21 trillion (+6.6% YoY) and operating costs RMB 90.30 trillion (+6.1%); operating revenue profit margin was 5.68%, up 0.44 ppt YoY. He said AI-driven electronics profits doubled YoY and upstream raw-materials profits rose strongly, supporting overall profit improvement, while the auto sector faced rising costs and weak demand and posted weak earnings. Auto Jan–Sep: production 23.37 mln units (-4% YoY); revenue RMB 8.04 trillion (+2.6%); costs RMB 7.16 trillion (+3.8%); profit RMB 267.5 billion (-23%); sales profit margin 3.3%. September: production 3.06 mln units; revenue RMB 1.04 trillion (+0.6%); costs RMB 925.7 billion (+2.5%); profit RMB 14.2 billion (-68%); sales profit margin 1.4%, near a four-year low.

State broadcaster IRIB reports Iran, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue talks and to strengthen cooperation.