President Trump's meeting with Democrats ended without progress, raising the risk of a government shutdown that could halt many US services amid ongoing disputes over government funding and healthcare before the budget extension deadline.

Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that oil exploration and economic infrastructure development, including roads, airports, and ports, will begin in the coming months, along with establishing Africa's first satellite launch base.

The United States announced a new plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, with Israeli approval and positive stances from several Arab and international countries, awaiting Hamas's response. The plan includes halting military operations, releasing prisoners, and initiating political dialogue.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described the peace proposal by US President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war as a unique opportunity that brings hope to hundreds of thousands in the Gaza Strip and called on Hamas to accept the plan.

Emirati strategic expert Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi warned that Zionism poses a significant danger to the region from the Maghreb to the Gulf, cautioning against the "Greater Israel" vision that includes large parts of Arab countries.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that third-party participation in the "Trump Road for International Peace and Prosperity" project requires joint approval between Armenia and the United States. He noted that the European Union could participate if agreed upon by both parties.

The Washington Post reveals disputes within the Pentagon over the new defense strategy, which some military officials describe as narrow-minded and overly focused on domestic threats, with concerns about limiting competition with China to the Taiwan issue only.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump's priorities in Gaza are the return of hostages and ending the war, with a US plan aiming to make Gaza a de-radicalized and terrorism-free zone, including an immediate ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal.

Palestinians in Gaza doubt the seriousness of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, considering it unrealistic and offering no real prospect to end the ongoing suffering.

Lebanon faces ongoing wars and political crises, with four years passed since the Beirut port explosion without accountability. The government retracted its decision to grant the International Criminal Court jurisdiction due to internal and external pressures.