Egypt's Health Minister met with the Executive Director of the EU Drugs Agency to discuss cooperation in mental health, drug control, and addiction treatment, focusing on experience exchange and development of related health services.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the incursion of hundreds of extremist settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards and the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, calling these actions blatant violations of holy sites and international agreements.

Negotiations are underway in Sharm El-Sheikh to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, amid optimism from Hamas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who invited Trump to attend the signing ceremony if an agreement is reached.

The head of the Russian delegation in Vienna warns that Western elites are pushing Europe towards a large-scale armed conflict if policies do not change. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirms that most EU countries fear Europe slipping into war.

The UAE youth cycling team has raised its medal count to 6 at the Arab Road Cycling Championship in Iraq, including 4 golds and 2 bronzes, with the competition continuing until October 13 and featuring nine Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards by Israeli officials and settlers under Israeli forces' protection and called for holding the occupation accountable for violations against holy sites and civilians in Palestine.

Indirect negotiations are underway in Sharm El-Sheikh between Hamas and Israel over Trump's plan for a ceasefire and hostage release. The coming hours are critical amid intense US pressure and Egyptian and Qatari mediation to overcome disagreements and ensure a comprehensive agreement.

Donald Trump calls for jailing Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor after they refused to enforce his orders regarding immigrant raids.

The Nile River is experiencing shifts in its major tributaries' flows, with the Blue Nile declining and the White Nile rising, prompting flood warnings in Sudan. Experts confirm the Renaissance Dam affects only the Blue Nile, while the White Nile's increase is due to heavy rainfall.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk refuses to extradite the Ukrainian accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines to Germany, stating it is not in Poland's interest. The detainee is a professional diver suspected of involvement in the 2022 pipeline explosions that caused severe damage.