Syria talks, Shein's IPO reset and Samsung's share drop — 24 August 2026

Three developments to start the global morning.

Syria and Israel resumed U.S.-mediated security talks in Jordan after recent Israeli strikes. The talks focused on halting strikes and arrests and reviving work toward a security agreement. 1

Shein launched its Hong Kong IPO at a valuation near $27 billion, about 70% below its 2022 private-market peak. The company plans to start trading on September 1. 2

Samsung Electronics shares fell more than 5% in early Seoul trading after the company said shareholder returns this year could reach 110 trillion won, or about $79 billion. SK Hynix rose 2.4% in the same session. 3