The United States successfully conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam for the first time. The US Missile Defense Agency issued a statement on the 10th that the United States successfully conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam in the western Pacific for the first time. The statement said that in the test conducted that day, the United States launched a "Standard -3 Block 2A" missile using the Aegis anti-missile system equipped with a new AN/TPY-6 radar and vertical launcher, and intercepted an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile near the coast of Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency called this an "important step" to enhance Guam's defense, and its data will help to build a future defense system for Guam. (Xinhua News Agency)US President Biden made a speech on the latest developments in Syria, and the Assad regime collapsed. This is a historic opportunity for the Syrian people to build a better future for their country. This is also a moment full of risks and uncertainties. As we all turn to the next step, the United States will work with our partners and stakeholders in Syria to help them seize the opportunity to manage risks.Walgreen, a chain pharmacy, is in talks to sell itself to private equity fund Sycamore Partners. Walgreen's US stocks rose to 5.99% in the short term, which triggered the suspension.
Syria's new Prime Minister: It's time to achieve stability and peace.Macron hopes to avoid holding new French parliamentary elections before the end of his presidency in 2027. A French official familiar with the matter revealed that President Macron hopes to avoid holding parliamentary elections before the end of his presidency. Last week, Banier's government was dismayed to step down because it failed to pass a vote of no confidence in parliament. Macron plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, the official said. Holding parliamentary elections again is widely regarded as an option for Macron to break the political deadlock. French political parties have been expecting to hold another vote next summer.Bank of France: Industrial uncertainty hit a two-year high.
Many European countries have announced the suspension of accepting Syrian citizens' asylum applications. At present, many European governments have announced the suspension of accepting Syrian citizens' asylum applications. The German Ministry of the Interior said on the 9th that it would no longer accept applications for asylum from Syrian citizens until the political situation in Syria was further clarified. Austrian Prime Minister Karl Nehmer has instructed the Ministry of the Interior to suspend the acceptance of Syrian citizens' asylum applications and evaluate all previously approved applications. British Foreign Secretary David Lamy warned in a parliamentary briefing on the situation in Syria on the 9th that the current situation may lead to more refugees flooding into Europe. In addition, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and other countries have also announced the suspension of accepting Syrian citizens' asylum applications.The London Metal Exchange said it would revise Part 6 of the LME rulebook, namely the original nickel special contract rules. LME claims that the original special contract rules for nickel will increase the maximum allowable packing weight of the whole plate cathode from 2000 kg to 2040 kg.LME metal futures closed mixed, while LME copper futures closed down $16 to $9,216/ton. LME aluminum closed up $20 to $2,608/ton. LME zinc futures closed up $9 to $3,135/ton. LME lead closed down $3 to $2,064/ton. LME nickel futures closed down $281 to $15,715/ton. LME tin closed down $142 to $29,776/ton. LME cobalt was flat at $24,300/ton.