Iranian media Fars News reported Yemen's Houthi forces launched missile strikes on positions and assembly points in the Ras al-Arah area, south of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

France finance minister Lescure said this year's debt-service costs are expected at €65bn, about €4.5bn above original plans, citing the geopolitical crisis.

The Global Mining Development Report 2026 says China’s latest exploration push produced significant gains, sharply increasing mineral reserves; China now ranks first globally in reserves for 14 minerals. Oil and gas exploration has expanded into deep and deep‑sea areas, creating new growth poles. Mining production and smelting/processing scale remain the world’s largest, consolidating China’s industry leadership: output of more than 30 metallurgical products is top worldwide, and 17 mineral products account for roughly 50% of global mined output. The report says this makes China both a major mineral producer and a leading global supplier in smelting and processing.