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US President Donald Trump says that US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack will serve as Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq while remaining in his role as ambassador to Turkey. Read more: https://ara.tv/n821o

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and “ongoing diplomatic efforts to enhance security and stability, as well as ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation.” Read more: https://ara.tv/7v16e

Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in southern Russia and a pumping station hundreds of kilometers from the front, Kyiv says, with Russian officials confirming strikes in the areas. Read more: https://ara.tv/r6csa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa tells US President Donald Trump during a phone call that lifting the remaining sanctions on Syria is essential to reviving the country’s economy and attracting investment. Read more: https://ara.tv/3mtlp

🔴 The head of the Iranian government’s Information Council has denied reports by what he described as “some foreign media outlets” claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned 🔴 Claims that Pezeshkian has stepped down “bear no relation to reality,” Elias Hazrati wrote on X 🔴 “It appears that those behind these reports are less interested in informing the public than in sowing despair, division, and discord in national unity, though they will ultimately fail,” he added

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency says. During the call, al-Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment.

An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 at a Gaza cafe that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials say. Read more: https://ara.tv/duhf1

An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 at a Gaza cafe that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials say.

US President Donald Trump is seen leaving the White House en route to his golf club in Sterling, Virginia. #Trump

Smoke rises over Nabatieh in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, as fighting intensifies despite the extension of a US-backed truce. #Lebanon #Israel