Egypt says it will 'not allow' Ethiopia to build new dams on the Nile, reiterates calls for a binding GERD agreement; Ethiopia calls binding deal unnecessary

Qatar accuses Israel of obstructing Gaza peace plan implementation, with spokesperson Majed Al Ansari blaming 'the Israeli side.' Statement follows Trump's claim Hamas agreed to disarm.

Qatar publicly accused Israel of delaying implementation of a Gaza peace plan, with foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari saying 'the full responsibility lies on the Israeli side.' The statement follows Donald Trump's claim that Hamas had agreed to disarm, amid Israel's refusal to leave the territory.

Qatar's emir spoke with Trump by phone Tuesday on U.S.-Iran negotiations, the Amiri Diwan said. Doha said mediation is underway, with draft proposals still being exchanged.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to a statement by the Amiri Diwan. The emir stressed the need to adopt diplomatic means and implement the terms reached under the U.S.-Iran peace memorandum of understanding. Qatar's Foreign Ministry separately reaffirmed that mediation efforts remain underway, with draft proposals for a possible agreement continuing to be exchanged between the two sides.

Iran and Oman are negotiating new shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, with competing proposals on navigation routes and maritime security through the vital energy chokepoint.

Iran and Oman are negotiating new shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, with competing proposals on navigation routes, sovereignty and maritime security through the vital energy chokepoint.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez blames the US embargo for repeated nationwide power outages, calling it an 'energy siege' that blocks fuel imports and grid components.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez blames the US embargo for repeated nationwide power outages, calling it an 'energy siege' that prevents fuel imports and access to key power grid components.