Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation
El-Sisi said Egypt faces severe water scarcity, with annual per capita water availability falling below 500 cubic meters.
Middle East
First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says
Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran
Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, targeting key sites as tensions escalated in the Gulf region during the ongoing conflict.
WATCH: Israel hits Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon
The IDF takes action against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah vows to remain on the battlefield and end Israel-Lebanon negotiations.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction
The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.
Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing - report
Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector.
Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report
The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.
Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it - analysis
Iraq’s army is now being told to “defend” the desert and the homeland so that “Iraq will not be a launchpad or arena for aggression against neighboring countries.”
Netanyahu, Mossad met with UAE's President Mohammed bin Zayed during Iran war
UAE Foreign Ministry denies Netanyahu visit took place • South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut
Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report
According to The New York Times, Iran can also use the missile stockpiles in non-operational sites by transferring them via mobile launchers.
Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel
According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.
