AMMAN -- Syrian air defenses shot Israeli missiles that were fired on areas around Al-Safira, outside Aleppo, state-run news agency (SANA) reported.
BAGHDAD -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhemi vowed to hold those behind the terrorist explosion in a market place in eastern Baghdad accountable, instructing security forces to carry out pre-emptive strikes against terrorists.
RIYADH -- Saudi Ministry of Interior declared that citizens planning to travel must take two jabs of the anti-coronavirus vaccines, effective August 9.
KUWAIT -- Re-imposing a curfew throughout France is not ruled out in shadow of mounting coronavirus casualties, said Clement Beaune, French State Secretary for European Affairs.
BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Kuwait's unique and constructive role towards regional and national issues.
BAGHDAD -- A roadside bomb attack targeted a Baghdad suburb, killing at least 20 people and wounding 35 others, Iraqi security officials said. (end) bs