London Metal Exchange stocks: copper +3,950 tonnes, nickel +2,946 tonnes; zinc -650 tonnes, lead -1,475 tonnes, tin -130 tonnes; aluminium unchanged.

KATZ, Israel's defense minister, said Israel will 'never allow any entity to threaten its national security'.

Pop Mart (09992.HK) COO Si De said on the mid‑year results call that park footfall has outperformed expectations, rising more than 100% month‑on‑month since the new area opened, with over 25% of visitors coming from night‑time attractions. The company plans further upgrades to existing park zones, will start a full overhaul of Bubble Street next year, and has begun concept design for Phase II with plans to introduce additional IP.