Yemen's Southern Armed Forces said it will redeploy troops from Dhubab Airport and the Bab al-Mandeb area west of Taiz, citing escalating Houthi threats and mounting enemy concentrations, and that it will continue military operations against the Houthi movement.

The 49th ASEAN Summit opened in Manila on the 15th. Leaders will concentrate on energy security, food security and economic cooperation. An updated ASEAN logo featuring 11 rice stalks was unveiled to mark Timor‑Leste becoming the 11th member. Philippine President Marcos, as ASEAN chair, handed the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, signed on the 14th, to ASEAN Secretary‑General Kao Kim Hourn; the ASEAN Secretariat says the pact is expected to enter into force in early 2027.

SIMSEK said MSCI's October statement was reasonable and constructive and that he will meet with MSCI to discuss measures Turkey has taken and next steps for investment funds and indices.