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Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman visited Riyadh to discuss regional stability and diplomatic solutions with Saudi counterparts amid escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claims that drone attacks on Saudi territory originated from pro-Iran factions operating within Iraq's borders.
Senior diplomats from China and the Philippines will meet this week for the first time since 2024, signalling tentative engagement despite escalating tensions over South China Sea territorial claims, Taiwan, and Japan ties.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has condemned the United States for breaching a peace memorandum signed with President Trump in June, declaring his signature worthless and warning of harsh consequences if hostilities persist.
The Philippines has condemned China Daily for releasing an AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it racist propaganda. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro denounced the material as contemptible, occurring amid escalating South China Sea disputes.
Iran and Oman have committed to ongoing diplomatic consultations on safeguarding navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar mediating discussions as regional tensions escalate.