UK finance minister said the government will directly fund hydrogen projects.

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry said the Iranian embassy's statement clearly violates international law and customary practice.

Multiple sources said on Monday the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) will approve corrective orders at a Wednesday plenary under the Telecommunications Business Act fining Google 42.9 bln won (about $32.4 mln) and Apple 20.8 bln won (about $15.7 mln), a combined 63.7 bln won (about $48.1 mln), for forcing developers to use their in‑app payment systems. The requirement routes purchases through Google’s or Apple’s payment systems rather than developer-operated systems; both firms levy commissions up to 30% depending on revenue. The action comes three years after KMCC first signaled intent to penalize the U.S. tech groups. KMCC chair Kim Jong-cheol told a parliamentary oversight hearing on Oct. 12 he expects a decision before the end of October.