The Russian presidency announced the postponement of the Arab-Russian summit originally planned for Kazan this month due to developments in the Middle East. A new date will be set after consultations with Arab countries.

Dr. Hassan Al-Naamani, President of Sohag University, stated that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi played a historic role in ending the Gaza war and stopping Palestinian bloodshed, reflecting Egypt's leadership and its role as the heart of Arabism and the bearer of peace in the region.

Two violent explosions were heard in Kabul on Thursday evening, caused by an aerial strike targeting a car in the city center. No injuries have been reported so far amid heightened security and mobile service disruptions.

The General Union of Charitable Associations praised the regional and international efforts that resulted in the Gaza ceasefire agreement and highlighted King Abdullah II's leadership in defending the Palestinian cause and facilitating humanitarian aid.

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russian air defenses downed an Azerbaijani Airlines plane in December 2024, killing 38 people, marking the first official acknowledgment of Moscow's responsibility for the incident.

Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, opened the World Para Powerlifting Championship in the New Administrative Capital with 72 countries participating. Egypt fields 54 athletes, the largest delegation in its history.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the adoption of an international decision to destroy remnants of the chemical weapons program from the era of the ousted Assad, marking Syria's first international decision since the liberation of Damascus in December 2023.

Switzerland's largest party demands cancellation of the protection status (S) for Ukrainian refugees, warning that its extension leads to permanent migration and huge financial costs. Authorities extended the status until March 4, 2027, with about 69,000 beneficiaries.

Dr. Hassan Al-Naamani, President of Sohag University, confirmed that the final court rulings in favor of administrative staff at the university hospital affirm their right to administrative work, stressing respect for the rule of law and preservation of employees' rights.

Security forces in Kafr El Sheikh arrested two unemployed men found with 1.6 kilograms of various drugs and a shotgun before distribution in Motobus center villages; they were detained pending investigation.