The regional meeting on digital transformation in election management began in Amman with experts from Arab countries. Eng. Mousa Al-Maayta emphasized the integrity of the electoral process as a reflection of citizen dignity.

The Pentagon has confirmed its commitment to reduce its military mission in Iraq, focusing efforts on combating ISIS remnants in Syria and relocating most troops to the Kurdistan Region. The number of U.S. forces in Iraq is expected to drop below 2,000 after the transition is complete.

The EU will set new emission reduction targets for 2035 and 2040 ahead of the COP 30 climate summit in November, despite missing the UN's September deadline.

Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar met with Syrian investors and academics in China to discuss enhancing cooperation between government and private sector and leveraging the expertise of Syrians abroad to support the national economy.

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman stated that there are issues in Trump's Gaza plan that require clarification and negotiation. He emphasized that the plan aims to end the war and that Hamas has promised to study it after receiving it.

Germany's Federal Public Prosecutor ordered the arrest of a man in Berlin, suspected militia leader affiliated with the former Syrian regime, accused of crimes against humanity including torture and killing protesters in Aleppo in 2011.

Pentagon insiders revealed that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suffers anger outbursts and security obsession after Charlie Kirk's assassination, with growing concerns for his safety and unprecedented protection measures demanded by his wife.

The United States has taken control of TikTok within its borders by transferring ownership to an American coalition of major companies to limit its influence on American youth amid national security and privacy concerns.

US President Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, including prisoner release, disarmament, and temporary governance by a Palestinian technocratic committee under international supervision. Reactions on social media are divided between supporters and critics.

The United States took control of TikTok within its borders by transferring ownership to an American consortium amid national security concerns over user data. Despite attempts to ban the app, TikTok remains dominant in watch time and significantly influences American public opinion, especially among youth.