Saudi-led coalition said Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Mecca region, spokesman Turki al-Malki said, offering no further details. Since a July ceasefire breakdown, Saudi forces and the Houthi movement have traded strikes; Houthi attacks have hit Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites, with strikes in October killing at least 20. The coalition also said it intercepted a missile fired toward the Medina area on Thursday; the Houthi movement denied targeting Mec

Nov. 6 — NDRC Director Zheng Zhaojie chaired a meeting with private-sector firms from petrochemicals, electronics, hog farming and superhard materials to solicit views on implementing year‑end economic work and designing next‑year policies. Executives said the complex domestic and external environment remains a drag, but recent incremental policy measures and tighter capacity control in key industries are stabilizing some niche markets. Firms reported active self‑adjustment, accelerated transformation, and strong production/sales in parts of emerging sectors, sustaining business confidence. Attendees requested stronger support on financing and energy access, clearer/optimized application of the government’s “two heavy” and “two new” policy measures, tougher action against disorderly or irrational competition, and enhanced capability building for private entrepreneurs to broaden space for private investment.

OpenAI CFO Sara Friar told CNBC the company will not alter AI infrastructure investment plans after the US midterms, will continue partnering with major hyperscale cloud providers, and expects to use financing to meet customer demand. She said election outcomes would not materially change OpenAI’s business but that increased scrutiny of data centers has prompted greater local community outreach. Local ballots in 10 states covered 41 data‑center measures; only one backed limits — voter concerns centered on higher power bills, environmental impact and jobs. Friar said OpenAI filed a confidential IPO submission with the SEC in June, is considering a 2027 listing and is negotiating a new funding round at a $1.25 tln pre‑money valuation, adding AI demand is real and persistent.