US President Donald Trump announced a deal with British company AstraZeneca to lower drug prices in exchange for a tax exemption, following a similar agreement with Pfizer. The deal includes discounted drug prices for Medicaid and a three-year tariff postponement on AstraZeneca.

Israeli media report a strategic failure in the Gaza war after two years, with Israeli casualties reaching 1,972 dead and over 30,000 wounded, while estimates suggest nearly 100,000 Palestinian deaths. Analysts say the conflict with Palestinians will not end soon and Hamas has remained resilient despite heavy attacks.

The Prime Minister inspects the fourth phase of the 'Ahl Masr' promenade project on the Nile Corniche in Benha, extending 650 meters and including seating areas, service kiosks, and youth job opportunities, aiming to enhance the Nile waterfront and provide an urban recreational space.

The University of Damascus has been included for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Times Higher Education international ranking, excelling in the quality of its scientific research among 2,191 universities from 115 countries.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the downing of 95 drones and elimination of 545 Ukrainian soldiers, along with destruction of military facilities and infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces.

MP Fathi Desouky said Egypt's success in reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza confirms its key role in Middle East security and stability, praising President El-Sisi's leadership and Egyptian diplomacy efforts.

Samra Luqman, a Yemeni-American who switched from supporting Democrats to Trump in 2024, is optimistic about the Gaza ceasefire deal mediated by Trump but remains cautious due to Israel's history of violating agreements.

A complaint accusing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and several ministers of complicity in genocide in Gaza has been filed with the International Criminal Court. However, a legal expert believes a trial is unlikely due to the complexity of legal procedures.

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to their homes in Gaza despite widespread destruction. An initial agreement on the US peace plan for Gaza was reached after international-sponsored negotiations.

The German newspaper "zeit" reports that Bashar al-Assad lives in a luxury skyscraper in Moscow with his family owning 20 apartments, while his wife is in critical condition after cancer returned in 2024.