Kuwait City: Kuwait will officially begin its National Day celebrations with a flag-hoisting ceremony under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The event marks the start of a series of festivities commemorating the country's national pride and heritage.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah is set to meet Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday. This meeting will occur at the beginning of Sheikh Fahad's two-day official visit to Egypt, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Jasem Al-Najem expressed his country's interest in enhancing cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in political and security domains. This statement reinforces Kuwait's intent to engage more deeply with international organizations in strategic areas.
In Ramallah, four Palestinians were killed, and many others were injured in the towns of Jenin and Qabatiya due to Israeli bombing. In related developments, Israeli occupation authorities have provided the Palestinian side with name-lists of a fourth batch of 183 prisoners scheduled for release as part of the initial stage of the ceasefire-hostage release agreement with the Hamas movement.
In the United States, President Donald Trump has signed executive orders implementing steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. This move follows through on previously issued threats and signifies a shift in trade policy affecting international economic relations.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi extended congratulations to Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on assuming leadership during the country's transitional stage. This gesture highlights the Gulf Cooperation Council's acknowledgment of political changes in Syria.
In Khartoum, the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an attack on Omdurman city, resulting in at least 54 deaths and injuring 158 others. This information was provided by the coordination committee of resistance in the Karary district, located northwest of Khartoum.
In Islamabad, reports indicate that at least 18 soldiers and 23 militants were killed in multiple security operations in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province over the past 24 hours. These operations underscore the ongoing security challenges faced by the region.