The United Kingdom has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangladesh amid rising terrorism threats and ongoing political instability following government upheaval and protests.

Meanwhile, in Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council's strategic engagement is in the spotlight at the Manama Dialogue, emphasizing GCC's pivotal role in boosting Middle East prosperity and security.

In Syria, tensions escalate as Druze militias clash with Syrian forces in Sweida, highlighting ongoing unrest and dissatisfaction with President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Turning to Sudan, an air strike on a mosque in Khartoum alarms the international community, underscoring the devastating humanitarian crisis exacerbated by continued conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary RSF.

In Europe, legal battles intensify for Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci, as The Hague expands war crimes charges against him, adding complexity to his ongoing trial.

Concluding with some diplomatic developments, the UK has joined the US-Bahrain pact, enhancing Middle Eastern security and prosperity through a multilateral approach, set to be formalized in Manama.