The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted new rules for municipal penalties including fines up to two million riyals and electronic monitoring via the "Mumtaz" and "Efaa" platforms to ensure fast and accurate procedures.

"Generation Z-212" movement unveils a new document demanding social and economic reforms and anti-corruption measures in Morocco, covering health, education, economy, and transparency.

Israel refuses to release six prominent Palestinian leaders as part of the proposed prisoner exchange deal in Trump's plan. These leaders are among 50 Palestinian prisoners placed under a strict Israeli veto. They are accused of leading resistance operations and attacks that killed dozens of Israelis.

The UN is awaiting Israel's approval to deliver 170,000 tons of aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement, while Israel announced an agreement to release all hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli media reported the government excluded 5 prisoners requested by Hamas for release under the Gaza agreement, with the full list still pending. The army's withdrawal from Gaza and detainee release are expected to start within 24 hours.

Power outages occurred in Kyiv neighborhoods due to a Russian ballistic attack. US President Donald Trump declared his intention to end the Russian-Ukrainian war and plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday.

The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday, wishing him health, happiness, and continued progress for Russia and its people.

Tension erupted in the U.S. Congress after a heated verbal clash between Republican Minority Leader Mike Lawler and Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries over support for the Obamacare program and extension of pandemic-era enhancements during the eighth day of the government shutdown.

A federal judge has suspended President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, citing lack of credible evidence of a rebellion threat and questioning the Department of Homeland Security's justifications.

Palestinian Justice Minister Sharhabil Al-Za'im announced naming the largest square in Gaza "Egypt" and another square "Qatar" to honor efforts that stopped genocide. The Palestinian Authority is ready to take over Gaza Strip management within three days of request, with a plan to reactivate the justice sector.