Yemen's incoming foreign minister said the Houthi movement is seeking to open direct flights from Iran to plug gaps in military support, personnel, funding and weapons.

Market sources say Zhongji Xuchuang plans to price its Hong Kong IPO at HK$980 per share.

The IEA warns that despite copper trading at record highs, global primary copper supply could face a 25% shortfall by 2035 as mines currently under construction and planned are insufficient to meet rapidly rising demand. The agency attributes the gap to rising development difficulty and costs, driven by an approximately 40% decline in average copper ore grades since 1991. The shortfall estimate is based on current projects and existing policy settings. The IEA highlighted copper’s strategic role for clean energy, transport, construction, data centers and defense.