Syrian Defense Minister Major General Marhaf Abu Kasra:

The image and reputation of the former Syrian army was damaged by its crimes against the Syrian people, and today we are trying to bridge the gap between the army and the people.

The Azawad Army announced that they had struck the Malian army’s base in Niafounké with a drone.

The statement reported that 2 soldiers were killed and 13 others were wounded.

The attack was described as a retaliation for massacres committed against civilians.

Putin meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Kremlin.

Netanyahu:

I hope we can announce something regarding the hostages, if not today then tomorrow.

Netanyahu's Office:

The intention was not concrete for today or tomorrow, but for the ongoing efforts to reach a deal to release our hostages.

Israeli officials speaking to Kan News:

We do not recognize any progress regarding the hostage negotiations.

Al-Shabaab’s Bloody Surge in Somalia

From January to May 2025, Al-Shabaab carried out 644 attacks across Somalia.

These attacks resulted in 1,376 people killed or injured.

Violence is heavily concentrated in Mogadishu, Hiraan, and Lower Shabelle.

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

If the goal is to ensure that our nuclear program is not weaponized, we can do that.

Zelensky:

The Russian Federation is conducting constant assaults and preparing for new offensives.

Putin's meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan has ended.

Source: Turkish MFA sources.

A car rammed into a crowd of people in Liverpool during Liverpool FC's victory parade.

Aftermath of the attack in Liverpool.

17 people injured as a result of the car attack in Liverpool. One person has been arrested.

Starmer:

The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.

I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.

Locals in Liverpool trying to get to the attacker as he is being arrested by the police.

Israel’s Minister of Finance Smotrich:

"We will liberate Gaza and settle there."

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack:

To paraphrase an old quote: The Middle East is like a feast; you’re either on the guest list or on the menu. It’s easy to fall off the guest list, but it’s hard to get off the menu.

NEW: A 53-year-old British citizen drove into a crowd of people in Liverpool, police say.

NEW: Russia now controls four villages in Ukraine’s Sumy region: Novenke and Basivka (Yunakivka community), Veselivka and Zhuravka (Khotin community).

Residents have been evacuated.

Fighting continues as Russian forces try to create a “buffer zone.”