Syrian state TV on the 6th, citing the Syrian interim government health ministry, reported a small bus blast in rural Damascus province that killed at least two and wounded 13; local authorities classified the incident as a terrorist attack.

Fitch Ratings maintains its 2026 Brent crude forecast at $87/bbl, saying current risks have shifted to the downside. It expects the oil market to re-enter a supply surplus from September and forecasts Brent will fall to $70/bbl in Q4 2026.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is open to strengthening dialogue and communication with U.S. law enforcement and is willing to continue law‑enforcement cooperation on the basis of equality, respect and reciprocity. His remarks followed FBI Director Patel’s comment on the 5th that he hopes to cooperate with China and Russia to combat transnational crime and that the U.S. and China conducted joint arrests and personnel exchanges over the past year; Lin said specific details should be referred to the competent authorities.