According to Syrian state media, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Syria, marking him as the first Western leader to do so since the ousting of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron had previously hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris in May 2025, where he made commitments regarding the situation in Syria.

Residents in Damascus have rejected a suggestion made by US President Donald Trump that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon. The response from the local population indicates a lack of support for the idea of military engagement with the group, reflecting the complex political dynamics in the region.

The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended plenary sessions indefinitely due to ongoing disputes with the executive branch, raising concerns about the legislative process in the state. The suspension reflects unresolved issues that have led to tensions between the two arms of government, according to Punch Politics.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus met at the Office of the President in Kampala to elect a new Executive Committee and select candidates for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The meeting began at 11:00 AM and included various NRM Members.

The United States has eased oil sanctions on Iran for a period of 60 days following Iran's agreement to permit international nuclear inspections. This development comes on the 116th day of the ongoing conflict, while a ceasefire in Lebanon remains in effect, according to Al Jazeera.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja addressed the 12th Parliament during their Induction Seminar at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, urging members to support Uganda's development agenda aimed at achieving upper middle-income status. She acknowledged the contributions of previous Parliaments to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's leadership and the government's national development initiatives.