UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss strategic cooperation and reaffirm the "two-state solution" as the foundation for comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East.

Sir Liam Fox emphasized at the 5th Trends Conference that water security is the biggest challenge of the 21st century, noting high water consumption rates in GCC countries compared to Europe and the importance of innovation in addressing water scarcity.

China hosted the largest-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit with about 20 heads of state attending. The meeting took place amid major international crises including trade tensions between China, India, and the US, as well as the Iranian nuclear issue and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israel expects one million Palestinians to be displaced from Gaza City due to its military offensive. Thousands protested in Jerusalem demanding an end to the war and the release of hostages. Civil defense reported 45 deaths in the Palestinian enclave.

The Speaker of the Bahraini Council of Representatives praised the results of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's visit to Egypt, emphasizing the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership, particularly in economic and investment fields.

During the official visit of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to Egypt, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Bahrain and Egypt to cooperate in housing and real estate development, aiming to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise.

The IAEA reported that Iran increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity to 440.9 kilograms by June 13, 2025, just before the Israeli attack. Since then, the agency has been unable to conduct on-site verifications due to the conflict.

The UAE strongly condemned the Israeli army's shelling of UN peacekeeping forces' positions in Lebanon, stating that such attacks violate international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hyseth said the strike that killed 11 people on a drug smuggling boat was a clear message to cartels. The US military targeted a Venezuelan cartel boat in the Caribbean, signaling zero tolerance for drug trafficking in the Americas.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt to enhance cooperation in antiquities and museums, attended by Crown Prince Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The memorandum promotes joint research and exchange of exhibitions and artifacts.