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According to the Jordanian National News Agency, Jordan intercepted and shot down four drones that had violated its airspace.Market news: The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has signed two supplementary agreements with Chevron (CVX.N) to develop oil fields and energy infrastructure.July 18 - The Sichuan Provincial Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for high temperatures at 15:30 on July 18: It is expected that from July 19 to 23, the daily maximum temperature in most parts of the Sichuan Basin will reach 35-39℃, and the daily maximum temperature in some parts of Mianyang, Deyang, Chengdu, Meishan and Leshan, southern Guangyuan, Nanchong, Suining, Ziyang, Neijiang and Zigong may reach 40℃ or above.July 18th - Tencent officially launched its self-developed efficiency agent, WorkBuddy, as a standalone app on July 18th, with simultaneous releases on iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS. As the first general-purpose agent application to be integrated into the HarmonyOS system, the WorkBuddy app not only possesses most of the capabilities of the desktop version but also supports remote task initiation from a mobile phone to a computer.On July 18, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with Lesothos Foreign Minister Tao in Shanghai. Tao was in China to attend the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. Wang Yi welcomed Tao to China to attend the conference and to sign the agreement on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization on behalf of the Lesotho government. Wang Yi stated that no country should be left behind in the development of artificial intelligence, especially developing countries, which should enjoy their legitimate rights to technological development. Chinas promotion of the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is aimed at enhancing the capacity building of countries in the Global South, enabling all countries to jointly embrace the new technological era, and ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all mankind. Chinas diplomacy has always adhered to the principle of equality among all countries, regardless of size. Although China and Lesotho differ in area and size, they have always been strategic partners of mutual trust and support. China will continue to support Lesotho in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Lesotho, welcome more Lesotho specialty products to be exported to China, and promote bilateral relations to a wider range and a higher level.