According to the Times of Israel: Lebanon said the Israel Defense Forces attacked an alleged weapons depot near Sidon, injuring 14 people, mostly Syrian and Palestinian workers.

According to the Financial Times: S&P Global is about to acquire research platform Visible Alpha for more than $500 million.

According to ELECTREK: Rivian (RIVN.O) will launch the affordable R2 electric SUV in Europe.

It is reported that American Reserve Bank is about to sell a majority stake in its insurance department.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.3% in overnight trading at 16,207 points, a 51-point premium.

Market news: Guinea’s military junta leaders dissolved the transitional government.

Market news: The UK Maritime Trade Action Office received a report of an incident 60 nautical miles north of Djibouti, the capital of Djibouti.

The Houthis claimed that an earlier attack on the British ship led to its sinking.

Market News: The UK Maritime Trade Action Office received a report of an incident 90 nautical miles west of Jizan, Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Central Command: On February 18, two anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting a British bulk carrier "RUBYMAR". One of the missiles hit the ship, causing damage.

Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency: Iran continues to enrich uranium close to weapons-grade levels.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: 26 EU countries called for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to achieve a sustainable ceasefire."

According to Brazilian newspaper Sao Paulo: Brazilian President Lula recalled his ambassador to Tel Aviv.

On the evening of the 19th local time, air defense sirens sounded at many locations on the Israeli side of the border area between northern Israel and Lebanon.

Market news: Jett, managing partner of SoftBank Vision Fund Americas, will leave the company.

The Israel Defense Forces said its attack near Sidon, Lebanon, targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot.

Market News: The draft resolution proposed by the United States will condemn Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7. It is unclear whether or when the draft will be put to a vote.

Market news: The draft resolution proposed by the United States states that a large-scale ground attack on Rafah should not be carried out under the current circumstances.

Market news: The United States proposed a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing its "support for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as soon as practicable."

Israeli military spokesman: Israeli troops attacked a weapons depot in Sidon, southern Lebanon.