Canadian PM Carney sidesteps Trump's 'nasty' label, says Ottawa focused on 'tough' trade talks with US as North American relations remain strained

Trump says he is 'involved' in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding a deal could be reached 'soon'

Trump stated on Tuesday that he is 'involved' in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that a deal could be reached 'soon.'

Senegal begins ECOWAS facilitation mission in Guinea-Bissau, meeting transitional President Horta Inta-A in Bissau ahead of Aug. 30 referendum and Dec. 6 elections.

Senegal has begun its role as facilitator of Guinea-Bissau's political transition following its appointment by ECOWAS, Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheikh Niang said after meeting transitional President Horta Inta-A in Bissau.

Egypt's Sisi and Bahrain's King Hamad met in New Alamein on Thursday, pledging to intensify strategic coordination on regional stability. Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement and unhindered humanitarian aid delivery to the Strip.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met in New Alamein City on Egypt's northern coast on Thursday, pledging to intensify strategic consultations and political coordination to preserve regional stability, the Egyptian presidency said. The two leaders also reaffirmed the need for all parties to abide by the agreement to halt the war in Gaza, ensure unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and create conditions for early recovery and reconstruction.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Turkey foreign ministers jointly condemn Israeli strikes on Gaza hospitals and civilian infrastructure, demand protection of medical facilities

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and others strongly condemned Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, including attacks on healthcare facilities, medical infrastructure and civilian infrastructure.