Interfax: Russia's Agriculture Ministry said grain output reached 120 mln tonnes and wheat output 90 mln tonnes.

Hyundai Motor CEO says Chinese competitors' innovation, product improvements and technology are incredible.

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on the 17th lowered its 2026 forecast for global international tourist arrivals to 1–2% growth from a prior 3–4% range. Its World Tourism Barometer showed arrivals rose just 0.4% YoY in 1H to about 690 mln, roughly 3 mln more than a year earlier. Arrivals were up 2% YoY in Q1 but fell 1% in Q2; June was down 3% YoY. The UNWTO said Middle East arrivals fell 22% YoY in 1H, directly affected by the regional conflict.