A-share cultural and media sector opened broadly lower. Xinhua Media again opened locked at the down-limit, extending its streak to two consecutive limit-down sessions. China Kechuan, Simei Media and Yue Media also fell.

Kioxia shares in Japan fell about 14%.

At the Manama Dialogue on Nov 1, US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Donald Blome said Washington has extended an offer to negotiate with Iran but is prepared to pursue other responses and is consulting regional allies. UAE foreign policy adviser Anwar Gargash said Gulf states prefer a diplomatic, political solution, warned the region is being drawn into the conflict, and said US and Iranian positions remain far apart; he urged a diplomatic breakthrough and warned failure to bridge positions could produce worst-case outcomes.