Grossi described the strike as an “extremely serious and irresponsible act,” warning that the plant contains large quantities of nuclear material that could have caused a radiological accident with “very, very serious consequences.”

He noted that while the situation at Zaporizhzhia remains dangerous, its reactors are currently shut down, whereas Barakah was actively generating power during the incident, making the risks potentially even higher.

In light of the repeated Iranian aggression against the sisterly State of Kuwait and Kingdom of Bahrain, there must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance.

For no Gulf state should be left to face targeting alone, as the security of the Arab Gulf states is interconnected, their interests are shared, and their fate is one.

This aggression does not target a specific state, but rather all of us.

Speaking to Rudaw, Hilali said initial estimates identified around 1,070 SDF detainees, but further reviews of detention facilities led to the release of over 1,200 people.

He added that authorities are continuing to review remaining cases and intend to release all detainees connected to the SDF, except for a limited number facing unresolved public or personal legal claims not covered by previous amnesty measures.

The Syrian government nominated Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad as ambassador to Cairo. However, Egyptian officials have conveyed informal objections to his appointment because of concerns related to his political background.

Syria has continued to insist on Al-Ahmad’s nomination, further complicating the diplomatic process. During a recent visit to Egypt by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Al-Ahmad accompanied the delegation and handled key discussion files, which one source described as treating his appointment as a “fait accompli.”

Egypt has also delayed visas to several Syrian diplomatic personnel without publicly providing reasons.

Al-Ahmad currently serves as director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Syrian Foreign Ministry and previously held positions in the former HTS-led Salvation Government before joining the ministry in 2025.

The discussions in the negotiation round in Washington are progressing, and there is American understanding of the Lebanese approach.

A delegation from Lebanon is pushing for a comprehensive solution in parallel with the two tracks of Israel's withdrawal and the extension of state authority.

The key to a solution is a comprehensive ceasefire, and we understand that this will take time.

Our expectations for today's round of talks are to outline a comprehensive ceasefire that is phased in both time and geographically.

A comprehensive ceasefire on all Lebanese territories requires an American guarantee.

“Discussions are ongoing,” Kaunas said, adding that “Lithuania is certainly not standing on the sidelines.”

Lithuania’s constitution currently prohibits weapons of mass destruction on its territory, but President Gitanas Nausėda has floated the possibility of amending the constitution due to the current security environment.

The work of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is proceeding as usual, despite Kyiv's attempts to strike St. Petersburg.