On the 18th a Syrian military source said Israeli jets carried out multiple strikes on the Abu al‑Duhur military airbase in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, striking the runway. The source reported no casualties and some property damage. Israel had no immediate comment.

Morgan Stanley cut its target price for Pop Mart (09992.HK) to HK$214 from HK$247, a 13% reduction, citing high base pressures in H2 and a sharp slowdown in overseas sales. The bank says limited new information and high-frequency indicators of weaker overseas demand have left investors broadly bearish ahead of results; retail shareholders' elevated expectations and large ownership are flagged as the primary downside risk. Morgan Stanley forecasts H1 sales +29% YoY and net profit +18% to RMB 5.4 bln, expects management to guide H2 sales above H1 while remaining cautious on YoY outlook. It keeps an Overweight rating, projecting a 13% EPS CAGR for 2026-28 driven by a reacceleration in overseas sales and expects total sales to resume growth in 2027.

UK three-month ILO unemployment rate for June and July claimant count and unemployment rate due in 10 minutes.