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The Damietta Port Authority announced today that all ship arrivals and departures at the port are proceeding normally and operating at full efficiency, following a fire that broke out on a regasification vessel and a storage vessel in the port, caused by a drone.In a statement issued after the Cabinet released the preliminary findings of its investigation into the incident earlier today, the Authority clarified that all terminals and berths at Damietta Port are operating normally, with regular arrivals and departures of ships. Loading, unloading, and cargo handling of all types of goods are continuing at the established operational rates. The Authority emphasized that the port continues to provide its maritime and logistical services around the clock without interruption. The Cabinet of Egypt had announced in a statement earlier today that the fire on the two vessels had been brought under control. The statement noted that no party has claimed responsibility for the incident, and that the relevant authorities are continuing their investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident and take the necessary measures to protect the country’s interests and national security. Source link
Pakistan affirmed today its continued efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran with the aim of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Tahir Hussain Andarabi explained during a press conference that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and the joint statement between Pakistan and Qatar remain the fundamental framework for achieving a sustainable peace process. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way to overcome current tensions.He stated that his country is exerting its utmost efforts to bring the parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and calls for maximum restraint and a commitment to resuming technical talks. He noted that the security situation in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz remains fragile despite the relative calm of recent days.Andarabi also expressed his hope for de-escalation, a peaceful settlement, and the resumption of technical talks between the parties. He indicated that Pakistan continues its diplomatic and strategic efforts to support regional stability and contribute to advancing the peace process.It should be noted that the United States launched airstrikes last night against a number of sites in Iran. Source link
US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting yesterday, complaining that details of the Israeli prime minister’s planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly, in a fresh sign of strain between the two leaders.Asked about reports that Netanyahu wanted to talk to him about Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Iran’s main nuclear sites, Trump said, using Netanyahu’s nickname, “I don’t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi’s telling me that because he wants me to stay involved.” “Why don’t you just tell it to me? Why do you have to announce it to the world?” Trump said in an interview with “Fox & Friends.” The New York Post reported on Monday, citing a source in Jerusalem, that Netanyahu was expected to provide intelligence to Trump that Iran is building up its nuclear facilities at Pickaxe Mountain and is lying about wanting a peace deal.But photos posted by Netanyahu’s office on X showed the two leaders sitting beside each other in the Oval Office with wide smiles. They were joined by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Trump met Netanyahu after first having brief closed-door talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt described both meetings as “positive and productive.” Relations with Zelensky have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances in their more than four-year-old war, while Netanyahu faces growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward a broader settlement in the Iran conflict and criticism from some of Trump’s supporters who oppose deeper US involvement in the Middle East. The Israeli and Ukrainian leaders were in Washington to attend a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, a hawkish Republican who was an influential advocate for both Israel and Ukraine in Washington.Both the Ukraine war and the widening Middle East conflict are at critical junctures. After the collapse of a ceasefire in the Iran war, Trump says he has paused US airstrikes to give diplomacy another chance. Netanyahu has run hot and cold with Trump, who at times has had to rein in the Israeli leader from attacking targets in Lebanon to try to weaken Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters.An acrimonious phone call in June in which the president called the prime minister “crazy”, first leaked to the media and later publicly confirmed by Trump himself, laid bare the strains between the two leaders.Sources familiar with the matter said Netanyahu aims to get Trump’s support for his reelection campaign ahead of an October 27 vote. A meeting with Trump that showcases what has traditionally been a close relationship between the two leaders could help Netanyahu at home where he is struggling in the opinion polls.They are also expected to discuss the Abraham Accords, the series of agreements Trump brokered to normalise diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.Trump wants to add Saudi Arabia to the accords and conditioned a civilian nuclear co-operation deal with the kingdom last week on Riyadh signing up. Riyadh has so far rejected joining the accords without a path toward Palestinian statehood. Source link
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that an Iranian attack targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in the north of the country, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage to the facility. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Col. Staff Saud Al Atwan, said in a press statement that the competent authorities immediately initiated the necessary procedures and responded to the incident in coordination with the relevant agencies. Al Atwan assured that the Armed Forces will continue to undertake their duties more efficiently as part of their permanent readiness and take essential measures to protect state security in lockstep with relevant authorities to safeguard the safety of citizens and residents. Source link
FIFA unveiled that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association, as well as three of its players, over the incidents that erupted after the final defeat to Spain.The investigation concerns four potential breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code: using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, discriminatory and racist incidents, and match order and security. A FIFA statement referred to discriminatory chants and gestures, delayed kick-offs in several matches, the display of inappropriate messages by the team and spectators, as well as spectators throwing objects during several matches, without providing further details. In a separate case, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee opened proceedings against Argentine players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada, assistant coach Roberto Ayala, as well as Spanish defender Gavi, over the violent incidents that took place after Spain’s victory in the World Cup final. Source link
Japan’s government announced Thursday that the death toll from the Kumamoto earthquake has risen to 28. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that the latest figure includes those suspected to be quake-related, adding that the ongoing search and rescue operations are a race against time. The search efforts encompass several sites, including a collapsed shopping mall and a damaged paper mill. As of Wednesday evening, thousands of households were experiencing power or water outages, while the number of people residing in evacuation centers in Kumamoto Prefecture exceeded 10,000 by Thursday morning. The earthquake, which struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, measured 7.1 on the Richter scale and was followed by tsunami warnings for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas. Source link
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s continued aggression against Jordan, stressing the importance of taking serious steps to preserve the security and stability of the region.In a statement issued Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Kingdom reiterates its solidarity with Jordan and its people in all measures taken against the Iranian attacks, which violate international law and the principles of good neighborliness. The Ministry stressed the importance of an immediate halt to the blatant Iranian attacks on Jordan and other countries in the region Source link
Qatar officially qualified for the 2026 FIBA U-18 Asia Cup finals after defeating Oman 80-67 in the third round of the Gulf qualifiers held in Doha.The countries taking part comprised of Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. Qatar secured its qualification with a strong performance against its Omani counterpart. The top scorer in the match was Abdulla Yassin, who scored 38 points. Oman’s Adam Suleiman came in second after securing 17 points for his team. With this win, Qatar achieved three consecutive victories and raised its tally to six points. Qatar officially secured one of two qualifying spots for the FIBA U-18 Asian Cup finals, which will be held in Ahmedabad, India, from August 13-23. Bahrain secured the other Gulf spot with the same points tally. Qatar will face Bahrain next to determine which team ranks top of the Gulf qualifiers. Source link
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Wednesday with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah during his visit to Pakistan.The two sides discussed the bilateral relationship and strengthening cooperation prospects in multiple fields for the two nations’ shared interests.Earlier today, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister met with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar and addressed the recent evolving regional developments, as well as the ongoing de-escalation efforts in the region. Source link
Seven people were killed Thursday when a firefighting helicopter crashed in western Argentina. Local authorities stated that the victims included members of the fire department, police, and civil protection services. The helicopter was en route to La Rioja Province in the northeast of the country to assist in containing a forest fire. Authorities lost contact this morning with the Bell 412 training helicopter while it was flying over the Ischigualasto Provincial Park, located approximately 1,200 kilometers from Buenos Aires. Source link