Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation
Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.

Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.

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Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes, as oil prices dropped in response.
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.
The US president announced that he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran, claiming progress in talks.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.
Reports suggest the Trump administration backs a pact with Saudi Arabia allowing it to enrich uranium.
Kyiv, which has built expertise on how to counter drones, seals pact amid Iran war.