The reluctance of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to negotiate with various political forces has led to the resurgence of rebels in the country.

Cyclone Fengal claimed at least 19 lives in India and Sri Lanka, causing flooding in Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, News.Az reports citing the Reuters.

Houthi rebels from the Yemeni movement Ansar Allah launched strikes on a U.S. destroyer and three supply ships in the Arabian Sea using at least 16 missiles and drones.

Employees of the German automotive company Volkswagen will begin a strike tomorrow against job cuts in Germany.

The U.S. is not considering the possibility of transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

Syrian rebels have captured Russian-made weapons and equipment near Aleppo.

Officials reported on Sunday that 44 people were hospitalized after a third consecutive night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government's decision to halt negotiations for EU membership.

A source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told TASS that the situation in Syria was the main topic of a phone call between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, News.Az reports.

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the outgoing U.S. administration of President Joe Biden to assist in persuading NATO members to extend an invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance, as the war with Russia takes an uncertain new turn, News.Az reports citing the Reuters.

Nils Arestrup, the French-Danish actor, director, and writer, passed away today at the age of 74. His body was discovered at his home near Paris, News.Az reports.