Armed conflicts and attacks
Syrian conflict
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes
2026 northeastern Syria offensive
Syrian government forces capture many towns in Aleppo Governorate, including Dayr Hafir and Maskanah, after Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) units withdraw from their positions. The Syrian Army also reportedly expelled the SDF from Al-Tabqah. (Al Jazeera)
Iraqi conflict, Iraq–United States relations
The United States Armed Forces formally withdraws from Iraq's Al-Asad Airbase, handing over full operational control of the airbase to the Iraqi Armed Forces for the first time since 2014. (Reuters)
Business and economy
EU–Mercosur Association Agreement
The European Union and Mercosur formally sign the free trade agreement between the two blocs after 25 years of negotiations. (Reuters)