Mladenov says Israel will withdraw from Gaza area by area once Hamas weapons are verified decommissioned; envoy calls Türkiye and Qatar 'critical' to securing Hamas approval of the roadmap.

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Doha on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional de-escalation. The visit comes as Oman and Iran say they are 'very close' to a temporary maritime route deal through the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met visiting Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Doha on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional developments, Qatar's Amiri Diwan said. The Omani leader's visit comes as both countries continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and as Oman and Iran reported being 'very close' to a deal on a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Syria and Russia signed an MoU converting Russian military bases into joint military training centers, SANA reports. The agreement outlines the future status of Russian military installations in Syria.

Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on the future of Russian military bases in the country, which will be converted into centers for joint military training, according to the SANA news agency.

Netanyahu says Israel officially rejects 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed

Netanyahu says Israel officially rejects 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed

Iran's FM Araghchi says Tehran is not holding direct talks with Washington, only exchanging messages via intermediaries 'still trying to find new ways to negotiate.' The clarification comes amid indirect US-Iran diplomatic engagement

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is not holding direct talks with Washington and is only exchanging messages through mediators, who are 'still trying to find new ways to negotiate'.