Prime Minister Netanyahu said the Israeli military is prepared for both defensive and offensive operations.

CITIC Securities expects China’s securities industry dividend yield could be on par with traditional dividend sectors by 2027. Key drivers are improving fundamentals, valuation pressure and a stable payout ratio; a higher ROA floor and steady leverage expansion should reinforce the sector’s dividend profile. Growth runway rests with top-tier investment banks and expanded retail wealth management, enhanced corporate client services and stronger institutional trading support; buy-side advisory, corporate banking and trading businesses are cited as development areas. Policy catalysts to watch include leverage expansion, third-party custody, license reform and M&A. Recommendation: focus on high-growth brokerages where valuation-led upside is already visible.

Yemen's Houthi militants said on the 24th they used missiles and drones to launch seven attacks on multiple targets inside Saudi Arabia, saying the strikes were in response to Saudi airstrikes on Houthi-held areas over the previous 24 hours.