Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation: What to know The US military has sought to avoid actions that could threaten its fragile truce with the Iran-armed rebels. United States
Turkish warship in Tripoli as Ankara courts Libya’s rival administration The port call follows Ankara’s new military cooperation agreement with Tripoli as Turkey reaches out to rival factions in eastern Libya. Turkey
Irish literary star Sally Rooney pledges UK TV fees to banned pro-Palestine group Agence France-Presse
UAE police arrest three suspects in attempted $25M diamond heist Three men were arrested after attempting to smuggle a 21.25-carat pink diamond from Dubai, now a major global diamond hub. United Arab Emirates
Syria, Saudi Arabia sign mutual investments deal: What to know The deal came during a Saudi-Syrian meeting in Riyadh that was held in continuation of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held in Damascus last month that saw the signing of 47 deals worth $6.4 billion. Syria
Egypt to open four new free trade zones by end 2026: What to know The zones will be in 10th of Ramadan City, New October City, New Borg El Arab City, and New El Alamein City. Egypt
