Ukraine's Vice PM Chentsov says Kyiv aims to complete EU accession negotiations by end of 2027, calling the target 'ambitious but realistic' and urging Brussels to use a merit-based approach.

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.

Lebanon and Israel open seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome under US sponsorship, discussing implementation of the June US-mediated framework agreement.

The seventh round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel has begun in Rome under US sponsorship, with delegations discussing the implementation of a US-mediated framework agreement signed in June between Beirut and Tel Aviv.

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.