Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit if he is ready for a meeting, stressing the need for proper preparation for any such encounter.

Hamas responded to US President Donald Trump's call to release 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, accusing Netanyahu of being the real obstacle to prisoner exchange deals and ceasefire. Netanyahu's office emphasized conditions for ending the war, including the release of all abductees and complete disarmament of Hamas.

Israel has launched the second phase of its military offensive named "Gideon’s Vehicles 2" to occupy Gaza city, expecting the displacement of one million Palestinians. Meanwhile, the UN reports that at least 21,000 children in Gaza have suffered disabilities since the war began in October 2023.

Egypt and Sudan's foreign and irrigation ministers stated that Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam violates international law and poses a threat to stability in the Eastern Nile Basin. They rejected unilateral actions harming their water interests and urged Ethiopia to change its policy to restore cooperation.

Syrian Minister of Justice Mazhar Al-Wais met with a UNDP delegation to discuss enhancing support for the justice sector in Syria, stressing the need to turn international aid into practical programs, while UNDP confirmed ongoing support for rehabilitation and development efforts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue fighting militarily if no settlement is reached, while U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at new sanctions on Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelensky sees no signs of Russia wanting to stop the war, while French President Macron confirmed Europe's readiness to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.

Trump expressed dissatisfaction with China's assessment of the US role in the victory over Nazism during a meeting with the Polish president at the White House. He also praised the ceremony held in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of China's victory in World War II.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt to enhance cooperation in development planning and sustainable development during the official visit of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to Egypt.

The Speaker of Bahrain's Council of Representatives praised the results of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's visit to Egypt, emphasizing parliamentary support for all cooperation tracks, especially in economic and investment fields.

At least 15 people were killed and others injured after the famous Lisbon inclined train "Glória" derailed due to a cable detachment, causing loss of control and crashing into a building.