China National Gold reported H1 2026 operating revenue of 24.8996 bln yuan, down 19.93% YoY, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 279 mln yuan, down 12.35% YoY. The company proposed a cash dividend of 0.92 yuan per 10 shares (including tax).

After US President Trump repeatedly claimed all Iranian naval vessels had been destroyed, Iran state broadcaster IRIB cited Navy commander Shahram Irani saying the navy "still exists and is in good condition" and "continues to carry out missions with resolute force and will, sparing no effort to defend Iran and safeguard national security."

In Qusra, six Palestinians installing metal protective mesh on a fourth house under construction were attacked by Israeli settlers after earlier settler incidents, including stone-throwing and incendiary attacks. The Israeli military arrived, fired tear gas into the house — wounding the homeowner — did not remove the settlers and arrested the six Palestinians; they were later released. Prime Minister NETANYAHU described the assailants as "a small group of troublemakers," saying they had impeded IDF operations and damaged Israel's international standing.