Sharaa’s New York blitz: Syria seeks economic revival in first UN visit in 58 years Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is in New York on a landmark visit during which he will address the UN General Assembly as he seeks to break Syria’s isolation. Syria
Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah, iconic Arab Spring activist pardoned in Egypt? Abd el-Fattah is one of numerous activists to be imprisoned in Egypt and his case has drawn condemnation from the UN and the British government. Egypt
Two Gaza hospitals forced to stop operations as Israeli offensive escalates, health ministry says Reuters
Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says Reuters
Nvidia, UAE's TII launch Mideast's first joint AI, robotics lab in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute said the new lab would be a “first-of-its-kind hub in the region for developing next-generation AI models, robotics platforms and humanoid technologies that will accelerate innovation across industries.” United Arab Emirates
Russia, after Western Palestinian state recognition move, says it still backs a two-state solution Reuters
