1. The United States once again defends its strategy against ISIL, as reports on the ground show the Takfiri terrorists have recaptured a town in Syria.
2. Iran and P5+1 group of countries continue marathon nuclear talks in Vienna as the White House refuses to rule out an extension of negotiations.
3. Saudi Arabia intensifies its bombing campaign against Yemen in the fasting month of Ramadan, killing over 100 people, mostly civilians.