Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics: Q2 exports rose 26.6%, private consumption rose 14.6%, investment rose 4.1% and government spending rose 22.4%.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova told RIA that Foreign Minister Lavrov met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Manama during the ninth Russia–GCC strategic dialogue. Zakharova said participants will explore ways to deepen mutually beneficial ties with GCC members, including economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The last foreign‑minister‑level meeting in this format was held in Sochi in Sept 2025.

據法新社：法國約80萬人參加抗議生活成本上漲的示威活動。