International Aluminium Institute (IAI) said global primary aluminium production in May was 6.15 mln tonnes.

Al Jazeera reported Hezbollah opposes direct talks between the Lebanese government and the US, saying such negotiations would weaken Lebanon’s sovereignty and serve Israeli interests. The group said the Lebanese delegation in Washington was asked to sign US-proposed terms that “deprive Lebanese sovereignty” and align Lebanon with forces reconciled with Israel, calling the talks based on a “flawed” premise that would produce “surrender” rather than serve Lebanon’s interests. Hezbollah added that government participation hinders efforts to counter enemy plans and resistance on the ground, risks Lebanon’s stability and independence, and amounts to compliance with US and Israeli policy objectives.

Korea Exchange (KRX) CEO says the bourse will delist about 300 of roughly 2,700 listed companies before next year to bolster investor confidence.