The Israeli army escalated military operations in southern Syria by taking control of a strategic site at Tal Bat Al-Warda near southern Damascus, amid official Syrian condemnation calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar met with US special envoy Thomas Barrack in Damascus to discuss developments in Syria and the region, following Barrack's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Syrian and Lebanese issues.

US President Trump confirmed support for Ukraine's security while security guarantee details remain under study. He also discussed nuclear arsenal reduction with Putin after the Ukrainian crisis.

Over 500,000 refugees and displaced persons returned to Khartoum in July after fighting that lasted more than two years ceased, according to the UN migration agency.

The Democratic Generation Party in Alexandria held a meeting with party leaders and public figures to discuss preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections, focusing on candidate selection criteria and strategies to enhance their chances in electoral districts.

US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, affirming he believes an agreement to end the Russian war on Ukraine is near.

The General Authority for Cultural Palaces is organizing an international conference titled "Cultural and Creative Industries and Their Developmental Dimensions: Sinai as a Model" at Arish Cultural Palace in North Sinai during October 2025, coinciding with October Victory celebrations, under the patronage of Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heno.

Liu Bin, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister, announced that leaders of over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharrah in Damascus received a high-level US delegation led by Special Envoy Tom Barrack, including Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Congressman Joe Wilson, discussing developments in Syria and the region and ways to enhance dialogue and cooperation for security and stability.

Justice Minister Adel Nassar firmly rejects any pressure on the judiciary, emphasizing respect for judicial independence and denying any Cabinet interference with the State Council.