In Syria, new transitional Prime Minister Mohamad Al-Bashir calls for Syrian refugees to return, yet clashes and airstrikes continue, particularly in oil-rich Manbij, resulting in 218 deaths recently. A previous ceasefire agreement is breaking down as the United States, Israel, and Turkey vie for influence among various factions. Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Turkey for discussions pertaining to Syria, highlighting rising tensions over control of energy-rich territories.