It also focused on supporting 'the Syrian government's efforts to consolidate' a ceasefire in Suwayda province.

The purported ceasefire demand comes as Russia tries to seize more land before Trump-Putin talks on Friday in Alaska.

US president has pressured Powell to lower interest rates and criticised him for the Federal Reserve's renovation costs.

The provisional rate will be set at 75.8 percent and will be effective from Thursday, China said.

Trump claimed DC crime is surging to deploy the National Guard, however, the city's preliminary data proves otherwise.

Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.

Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June.

Israel is accused of attacking safe zones and rescue workers while blocking the entry of food items into Gaza.

Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.

US president extends deadline on higher Chinese tariffs hours before agreement was due to expire.