Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its "limited reopening" once it has recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory.

 Turkish defense giant Aselsan on Monday said it inked an international sales deal worth $171 million with a client operating in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Syrian army accused the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of launching more than 25 explosive drones at its positions in the Aleppo countryside, in what it said was a violation of a recently extended ceasefire, state media reported.

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos."

The dollar fell in Asian trade Monday amid speculation US officials could join their Japanese counterparts to help support the yen after a recent sell-off, while equities started the week on a tepid note.