Iran's envoy to China vows 'special' Strait of Hormuz treatment for 'friendly' countries, hinting at selective access to the critical oil shipping lane.

Egypt's Sisi rules out 'popular normalization' with Israel without a Palestinian state, warning there will be 'no lasting peace, no true stability' until Israeli occupation ends.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ruled out 'popular normalization' with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, stating there will be 'no lasting peace, no true stability' until the Israeli occupation ends, according to Anadolu Agency.

Nigeria accuses South African authorities of criminal liability for the deaths of three Nigerian citizens, threatening to mobilize regional and international action against anti-foreigner violence.

Nigeria accused South African authorities of criminal liability in the death of three Nigerian citizens, warning it will mobilize regional and international action to hold perpetrators of anti-foreigner violence accountable.

NATO diplomats in Ankara stress 'unity and solidarity' ahead of 'exceptional' summit, highlighting Türkiye's role in the alliance and calling for stronger collective defense.

NATO diplomats in Ankara stressed "unity and solidarity" ahead of what they described as an "exceptional" summit, with foreign mission representatives highlighting Türkiye's role in the alliance and calling for stronger collective defense amid security challenges.

NATO summit to open July 7-8 in Ankara with leaders of 32 member states, per Interfax-Ukraine. Ukraine support and allied commitments top the agenda.

A NATO summit will be held July 7-8 in Ankara, attended by heads of state and government of the 32 member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to Interfax-Ukraine correspondent Iryna Somer.