A deadly bomb blast has ripped through a crowded café in central Damascus, killing at least five people and injuring 16 others, according to Syrian state media. The explosion occurred near the Palace of Justice, with authorities saying the bomb had been planted inside the café. Security forces quickly sealed off the area and launched an investigation, while no group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

At G7 summit, US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's handling of the Lebanon conflict. Trump declared that "without me there would be no Israel" and urged Netanyahu to be more responsible regarding Lebanon. He expressed frustration over the prolonged war against Hezbollah, saying Israel should have completed its objectives much faster. The US President also revealed his displeasure over Israeli strikes in Beirut ahead of his Iran deal and made the surprising suggestion that Syria could potentially handle Hezbollah more effectively.