President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.

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.

Syria has postponed the inaugural session of its transitional parliament, which is tasked with drafting a new elections law during its 30-month term. The reason for the delay has not been disclosed, according to Al Jazeera.

On July 9, 2026, Morocco will face France in a quarter-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Morocco's victory over co-hosts Canada with a score of 3-0. The match is set to take place in Foxborough, marking a significant moment for the African team as they advance in the tournament.

France secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty in the second half. The first half ended without goals as France struggled to penetrate Paraguay's defense, but a foul by Desire Doue inside the area led to the penalty that determined the match outcome.

France will compete against Morocco in the first confirmed quarter-final match of the World Cup 2026, following a recent victory that set up this fixture, according to Vanguard Sports.