Kuwait city: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned recent statements made by Israeli officials advocating for the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The ministry emphasized its opposition to actions it perceives as undermining peace efforts in the region.
According to Kuwait News Agency, violence has escalated in the Gaza Strip, where at least 142 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured in a single day due to actions by Israeli occupation forces. This development has added to the ongoing tensions in the area.
In Egypt, a tragic incident occurred as the barge Adam Marine 12 sank in the Gulf of Suez, resulting in the deaths of four oil workers and injuries to 18 others. The Egyptian authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sinking.
In Somalia, a military helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping mission crashed at the airport in Mogadishu. Details regarding the cause of the crash and any casualties have yet to be released.
In Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian has ratified a law to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. This decision marks a significant shift in Iran's nuclear policy.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a blast has claimed the lives of at least five people and injured 11 others. Local authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.