Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host his Iranian and Turkish counterparts at his official residence in the coastal city of Sochi to discuss the Syrian conflict, Al Jazeera has reported. The meeting is billed to place on Wednesday. Prior to the Wednesday meeting, Foreign Ministers of the three countries would on Sunday evening meet in Turkey's resort City of Antalya to perfect arrangement for the meeting.

Syria's state news agency, SANA reports that at least 20 people have been killed and 30 other wounded at a camp inhabited by displaced families near Deir Az Zor, eastern Syria. They were killed after a car bomb was detonated by ISIL. According to Al Jazeera, the incident occurred between al-Jafra and al-Koniko areas, which is located in the countryside south of Deir Az Zor city and is controlled by the Syrian government.

Qatar Sets $200 Minimum Wage Ahead Of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Qatar has set a temporary minimum wage for migrant workers worth around $200 a month, its labour minister said Thursday, a benchmark reform following widespread criticism of Doha's preparations for the 2022 World Cup.

United States warship, the USS Benfold on Sunday sustained minor damage after it collided with Japanese tug off Central Japan. The United States Navy in a short statement confirmed the incident but downplayed insinuations that the incident was serious. The statement disclosed that the Commercial tug lost propulsion and drifted into the guided-missile destroyer during a towing exercise in Sagami bay.

Iraqi forces have reclaimed the town of Rawa from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria after a fierce battle. Rawa was reported to be the last town held by ISIS in the country. According to a statement by Iraq's Joint Operation Command (IJOC), an Iraqi flag was raised over Rawa around midday Friday.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri has reportedly accepted invitation to travel to France from Saudi Arabia where he is currently being 'held hostage by the Saudi authorities' after announcing his resignation on November 4, 2017. An Elysee Palace spokesman who confirmed the report to CNN added that Hariri could leave any moment from now.