Over 1800 international film professionals, including famous actors and directors, have signed a pledge to cease cooperation with Israeli film institutions. They consider these organizations complicit in Israel's "abuse" of Palestinians.
Israel attacked the outskirts of Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of sovereignty.
After the fall of the Assad regime, 850,000 refugees returned to Syria. The UN predicts this number will rise to one million within weeks.
Turkish President Erdogan informed Putin about Ankara's work towards a just end to the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of negotiations in Istanbul for peace efforts.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated his clear support for Ukraine's territorial integrity since the beginning of the Russian invasion. This position is due to Azerbaijan's own experience, which suffered from the violation of its territorial integrity.
Russian oil supplies decreased by 320,000 barrels per day in the week to August 24 due to infrastructure damage and the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods. Export volumes to India have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels per day in the last two months.
Syria plans to remove two zeros from its currency and issue new banknotes to restore confidence. The banknotes will be printed by the Russian company Goznak, which has already cooperated with Syria.
President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 28 foreigners who sponsor the Russian occupation regime. Among them are Russian businessman Dzhamaldin Pashaev and former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl.
A meeting between representatives of Syria and Israel, mediated by the US, took place in Paris to de-escalate tensions. A truce in Suweida, stabilization of southern Syria, and the restoration of the 1974 agreement were discussed.
Some Syrian refugees in Austria deliberately fail German language exams to avoid low-paying jobs. This allows them to continue receiving state aid, which is roughly the same as in Germany.
Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements about "Greater Israel. " This also applies to Israel's plans to build thousands of new homes between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.
British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated that Putin is currently not ready for serious peace negotiations with Ukraine. He believes that negotiations will continue for another year.
US President Donald Trump stated that strained relations with Putin and Netanyahu prevent him from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He is disappointed by the actions of both leaders regarding the continuation of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that there will be no classic World War III, as the world lives in a state of constant undeclared war. He noted that wars are waged in proxy forms, locally, fragmented, in cyberspace, and in the information field.
In the southeastern province of Şırnak, Turkey, a new temperature record for continental Europe was recorded — 50. 5 °C, surpassing the previous maximum of 48.8 °C set in Sicily in 2021. Extreme heat has gripped 31 provinces of Turkey, where temperatures significantly exceed seasonal norms.
During a raid in Syria, the US military eliminated one of the top ISIS leaders, Dia Zauba Muslih al-Hardani, and his two adult sons. Three children and three women who were at the scene were not harmed.
France's Court of Cassation has overturned a French arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, citing presidential immunity. However, since Assad is no longer president, new arrest warrants can be issued against him, and the investigation into the case may continue.
Turkey has reached agreements with Great Britain and Germany on the acquisition of dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. This will strengthen Ankara's defense in an unstable region, where it is also negotiating the purchase of F-16s.
Discontent is growing in the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions, including strikes on Syria and the shelling of a church in Gaza. American officials believe his behavior could undermine Trump's efforts and is too destructive.
Armed Bedouin clans announced their withdrawal from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after a week of clashes and a US-brokered ceasefire. This allowed humanitarian convoys to begin arriving in the affected city.
Syrian security forces have begun deploying in As-Suwayda province to protect the population and end the chaos. This comes after intercommunal violence that has led to the deaths of over 700 people.
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack announced a ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel, supported by Turkey and Jordan. The truce was declared after Israeli airstrikes on Syria and the withdrawal of Syrian troops from the Suweida region.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, expressing dissatisfaction and working towards de-escalation. Washington calls on Syrian authorities to engage in dialogue for integration.
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared the protection of the Druze community a priority following reports of troop withdrawals from As-Suwayda. This comes after Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and amid inter-communal clashes that have resulted in over 350 deaths.
Syrian media report a new Israeli airstrike on the presidential palace in Damascus. The military does not comment on the latest incident, which occurred after a previous strike on the Syrian military headquarters.
Israel reportedly struck the headquarters of the Syrian armed forces in Damascus. This occurred after statements by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Suweida, where clashes are ongoing.
In Germany, police discovered over 300 kg of the synthetic stimulant Captagon, valued at over 20 million euros, in a vegetable shop. The drugs were hidden in seed pallets, marking one of the largest seizures of its kind in the country.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that Russian special services continue an information operation in Syria, offering capsules with allegedly dangerous chemicals on the “black arms market. ” This is part of a campaign to discredit Ukraine and destabilize the situation in the Middle East.
The NACP began checking Danylo Hetmantsev's declaration for 2020, but did not complete it due to martial law. The declaration revealed a loan from the MP's mother to a Lebanese man who is under US sanctions due to his ties to "Hezbollah".
The GUR revealed the identity of Russian Armed Forces Major Denys Sheinov, responsible for preparing the missile strike on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. He is the head of the special engineering service of the 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment.
