The Israeli army said that it was still carrying out operations in the buffer zone and Syria to seize weapons and equipment. On the 11th local time, the Israel Defense Forces announced that in recent days, during the operations in the buffer zone in southern Syria, the Israeli army had seized several Syrian tanks, which had not been put into use recently. In addition, the troops also found and seized a number of weapons, including mines, explosives, anti-tank missiles and other military equipment, in a post of a former Syrian government army. The Israeli army said that its four brigade-level combat teams continue to carry out activities in Syria and in the buffer zone between the two countries. In addition, paratroopers and commandos also "carry out defensive actions and eliminate threats" in the buffer zone. (CCTV)Market information: US President-elect Trump plans to go to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to ring the bell for the opening of US stocks.The Israeli army attacked many places in northern and central Gaza, causing many deaths and injuries. On the 11th local time, it was learned from the Palestinian side that the Israeli army burned dozens of houses in Gebali Ye refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip and blew up several residential buildings in Beitlahia area in the northern Gaza Strip. In Deir al-Balah, the central part of the Gaza Strip, Israeli attacks have killed one person and injured many others. In the afternoon, Israeli troops also attacked a house in the Za Vaida area in the middle of the zone, killing one child and seriously injuring many others. In addition, the Nuseilet area in the central part of the Gaza Strip was also bombed by the Israeli army. At present, 4 people have been killed and 16 injured. (CCTV)
WTI crude oil increased to 2% in the day and is now reported at 69.55 USD/barrel; Brent crude oil is now up 1.67%.Brazilian President Lula is in good condition after surgery. On the 11th, local time, the Syrian-Lebanese Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil released the latest report, saying that President Lula is "conscious and clear-headed, and can have a normal conversation". At present, a drainage tube is still placed at Lula's surgical site, waiting for further examination. Lula had no postoperative complications and was in good condition. On the evening of the 9th local time, Lula was sent to this hospital for surgery due to intracranial hemorrhage. (CCTV News)The UN Secretary-General called for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Syrian issue. On the evening of December 11th, local time, UN Secretary-General Guterres, who was visiting South Africa, made the latest statement on the Palestinian-Israeli issue and the Syrian issue, calling on the international community to take action to resolve regional conflicts and promote peace and stability. At the joint press conference with the South African Foreign Minister, regarding the Syrian issue, UN Secretary-General Guterres reiterated the need to safeguard Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty and called on all parties to promote an inclusive political process. He said: "The Syrian conflict has lasted for many years, and now it is a critical moment for the international community to take collective action to achieve peace." He stressed that the Syrian people need an inclusive political dialogue to ensure a peaceful transition, and called on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to protect civilians and key infrastructure. When talking about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Guterres expressed serious concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza and condemned the actions that aggravated the conflict. He pointed out: "The Golan Heights is under illegal occupation, which not only violates international law, but also further worsens the regional situation." Guterres called on Israel to stop its occupation, guarantee the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, and resolve disputes through peaceful means to avoid more civilian casualties. (CCTV)
Mackler, Governor of the Bank of Canada: We have seen a considerable rebound in real estate activities, but the price has not risen, which is good news.The data shows that from January to November, 2024, the financing scale of the IPO market in the UK fell by about 9% to US$ 1 billion. Looking around the world, the scale of IPO in London market fell to the 20th place this year, ranking behind Oman. Due to the low valuation and weak liquidity, many companies turn their IPO destinations to other places (Amsterdam, the Netherlands, etc.).Mackler M, Governor of the Bank of Canada: It is expected that the boost of interest rate cuts to business investment will lag behind, and the Bank of Canada will consider further interest rate cuts in the future.