Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarreya stated that the armed forces had previously successfully launched a ballistic missile attack on Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with high accuracy. They also successfully used multiple drones to strike oil transport terminals in the east and west, with similarly accurate hits.

I. Latest Election Overview 1. House of Representatives (Democrats Lead in Polls): According to Call the Map, the latest national average indicative vote for the House of Representatives shows a lead of approximately 7-8 percentage points. Predictive models suggest a strong chance of a Democratic majority, but national polls do not reflect specific district results. 2. Senate (Closer Race): Republicans currently hold a majority with 53 seats to 47. Democrats need a net gain of 4 seats to gain control; Maine, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas are key states to watch. II. Four Factors Affecting the Election 1. Cost of Living and Energy Prices: Food, housing, and gasoline prices remain a focus for voters, influencing their evaluation of the ruling party's economic governance. 2. Trump's Approval Rating: Recent polls show his approval rating under pressure, but results vary across different organizations; this could affect the performance of Republican candidates. 3. Immigration Policy: Border enforcement and immigration enforcement controversies remain prominent; this could strengthen the mobilization of supporters from both parties. 4. Iran War and Diplomacy: Energy prices are influenced by geopolitics, and the cost of the war has entered domestic political discussions; this connects diplomacy and energy issues to voters' cost of living. III. Key Battlegrounds in the Senate The following elections could affect control of the Senate. 1. Maine: Susan Collins (Republican) vs. Troy Jackson (Democrat). Incumbent Republican Senator Collins is seeking re-election, while Democrats hope to win the seat. Recent models show the Democratic candidate with a slight lead, but the gap is not large. 2. Texas: James Talarico (Democrat) vs. Ken Paxton (Republican). A competitive Senate race has emerged in a long-reigning Republican state. Cost of living, candidate controversies, and voter turnout could influence the outcome. Recent polls show a close race. 3. Ohio: Sherrod Brown (Democrat) vs. the Republican candidate. Ohio is a key state where both parties have invested heavily in their campaigns. The Senate race is closely linked to issues such as cost of living and energy prices. 4. Alaska: Mary Peltola (Democrat) vs. Dan Sullivan (Republican). The race in this state is influenced by factors such as similar candidate names, and the Trump campaign is also involved in election authentication lawsuits. Continued monitoring of the lawsuits and the election results is necessary. (Source: The Financial Express; candidate support rates are recent poll averages or summaries from reports, not final results. Note: Data as of October 26, 2026, 8 days before Election Day, November 3rd in the US.)

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: Cyberattacks pose a serious threat to public safety and security, and urgent countermeasures are needed.

Both of Hong Kong's largest model stocks fell, with MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) dropping more than 10% and Zhipu (02513.HK) falling more than 5%.

The Hang Seng Index (HSI) opened 63.59 points higher, or 0.28%, at 23,156.96 on Monday, October 26th; the Hang Seng Tech Index opened 16.48 points higher, or 0.43%, at 3,888.14 on Monday, October 26th; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index opened 21.43 points higher, or 0.28%, at 7,777.68 on Monday, October 26th; and the Hang Seng Red Chip Index opened 3.12 points higher, or 0.08%, at 3,845.79 on Monday, October 26th.

Apple futures contracts fell more than 2.00% intraday, currently trading at 5611.00 yuan/ton.