Saudi Arabia welcomed the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, affirming its support for diplomatic dialogue to peacefully resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.

Saudi Arabia welcomed the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, affirming its support for diplomatic dialogue to peacefully resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv demanding an end to the Gaza war and a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. Similar protests occurred in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beersheba.

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv demanding an end to the Gaza war and a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. Similar protests occurred in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beersheba.

Melania Trump wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin urging him to protect the innocence of children and bring peace, without explicitly mentioning Ukraine, and asked her husband Donald Trump to deliver it during their meeting in Alaska.

Melania Trump wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin urging him to protect the innocence of children and bring peace, without explicitly mentioning Ukraine, and asked her husband Donald Trump to deliver it during their meeting in Alaska.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed by phone with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan the results of the Russia-US summit in Alaska held on August 15, exchanging views on the meeting and upcoming bilateral contacts.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed by phone with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan the results of the Russia-US summit in Alaska held on August 15, exchanging views on the meeting and upcoming bilateral contacts.

Local newspapers in the Kingdom of Bahrain highlighted key headlines related to local affairs and developments in Arab and international events, including His Majesty the King's messages to the US and Russian presidents on the historic Alaska summit, congratulations to the Bahrain Journalists Association, and Nasser bin Hamad crowned champion of the Rushford International Endurance Race in the UK.

The US embassy funded the "Nexus Youth" program in Niger with 280,538,117 CFA francs (500,000 USD) to support skills development for 400 youth from Niger's eight regions in leadership and entrepreneurship.