Egypt

At least six people have died, and nine others were injured in a tourist submarine accident in Egypt, according to reports.

Omar Marmoush’s pace, versatility, and goal-scoring ability make him a strong contender to follow in Mohamed Salah’s footsteps as Egypt’s next footballing icon.

The Israeli cabinet’s anticipated meeting to approve a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas was delayed on Thursday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the militant group of “reneging” on parts of the agreement.

US and Arab mediators have made significant strides overnight in efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and facilitate the release of hostages in Gaza, though a final agreement has yet to be reached, officials said on Monday.

In a significant development in the ongoing Gaza war, Hamas has expressed readiness to release 34 Israeli hostages in the "first phase" of a potential exchange deal with Israel.

BRICS, established in 2009, is the only significant international bloc that excludes the United States. Its current members include South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, alongside the founding nations—Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

In a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, Brazil's PresidentLula praised India's successful G20 presidency and its organizational efficiency showcased during last year's Summit.

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli Air Force conducted precision airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in the elimination of two high-ranking Hezbollah commanders.

The Israeli military announced Thursday that it killed three senior Hamas leaders in an airstrike approximately three months ago, an operation that has now come to light.

Lebanon’s Health Minister, Firas Abiad, on Wednesday confirmed that the death toll from the recent explosion targeting Hezbollah strongholds has risen to 12.