U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says a U.S.-Iran deal may be reached Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.

Syrian Airlines resumes Damascus–Moscow flights August 16, carrier says on X. Bookings open via airline's website and mobile app.

Syrian Airlines is resuming flights from Damascus to Moscow starting August 16, according to a statement on its X page. Tickets can be booked on the official website or mobile app.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan heads to Amman for Wednesday's ministerial meeting on Jerusalem, joining officials from Türkiye, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and others to discuss two-state solution efforts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a ministerial meeting on Jerusalem in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday, with senior officials from Türkiye, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries expected to discuss the city's status, the situation in occupied Palestinian territories and efforts to advance a two-state solution.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the group is open to public talks with Syria's leadership when timing is appropriate, speaking at a Beirut ceremony marking Arbaeen of Imam Hussein.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Tuesday the group has no objection to holding public talks with Syria's leadership when both sides consider the timing appropriate, according to Xinhua. Speaking at an Arbaeen ceremony in Beirut, Qassem also urged Lebanon's political leadership to open dialogue with Hezbollah and called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, accusing the United States of backing Israel's military actions in Lebanon.

China rejects Japan's 'Defense of Japan 2026' white paper, accusing Tokyo of hyping 'China threat' rhetoric to justify military buildup. Spokesperson Chen Xi urges Japan to reflect on its history of aggression and stop meddling in China's internal affairs.

China rejects Japan's 'Defense of Japan 2026' white paper, accusing Tokyo of hyping 'China threat' rhetoric to justify military buildup. Spokesperson Chen Xi urges Japan to reflect on its history of aggression and stop meddling in China's internal affairs.