The foreign ministers of the State of Qatar; Kuwait; Saudi Arabia; Egypt; Somalia; Sudan; Libya; Bangladesh; Algeria; Palestine; Turkiye; Indonesia; Pakistan; Mauritania; Jordan; and Oman have strongly condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the so called Somaliland, considering it a blatant violation of the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.The ministers reiterated their categorical rejection of all unilateral actions that infringe upon the unity or sovereignty of states, emphasizing their unwavering support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia, and their support for the legitimate Somali state institutions as the sole representatives of the will of the Somali people.The ministers also stressed that such actions are a clear violation of the principles of international law, the United Nations Charter and the Constitutive Act of the African Union, and represent a dangerous precedent that could undermine stability in the Horn of Africa region, negatively impacting regional peace and security in general.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has recorded the presence of parrotfish, locally known as “Al-Qin,” in one of the country’s marine areas, considered an encouraging environmental indicator that highlights the health of its coastal ecosystems, particularly the coral reefs. According to the ministry’s Wildlife Development Department, the appearance of this species reflects a balanced and thriving marine habitat. Parrotfish are considered vital to reef sustainability, using their beak-like teeth to scrape algae from the coral surfaces. This natural behaviour prevents algae from smothering live corals, allowing reefs to grow and regenerate. Beyond reef maintenance, parrotfish also contribute to the formation of Qatar’s distinctive sandy beaches. By feeding on dead coral, they break it down into fine particles that are later expelled as sand, playing a quiet but essential role in creating the country’s white shorelines. Accordingly, the ministry stressed that this finding highlights the ongoing conservation efforts and continuous monitoring of marine wildlife. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to protecting biodiversity and preserving natural resources, ensuring that Qatar’s marine environment remains resilient for the future generations.

Iran Sunday rebuffed a fresh round of peace negotiations with the United States, declaring Washington's demands excessive and its conduct in breach of the ceasefire — even as US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy every power plant and bridge in the country unless Tehran accepted his terms.Trump said the U.S. military had taken control of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship by blowing a hole in its engine room. "We have full ⁠custody of their ship, and are seeing what's on board!" he wrote on social media.Tehran's rejection, reported by state news agency IRNA, cited Washington's unrealistic expectations, constantly shifting positions, and the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports as grounds for refusing to send a delegation to Islamabad for a second round of talks. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency confirmed no decision had been taken to participate while the blockade remained in place.Trump had earlier announced on Truth Social that his envoys would arrive in Pakistanthisday evening — leaving barely a day for progress before the two-week ceasefire expires early on Wednesday. "We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran," he wrote. "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!"The White House did not immediately respond to Iran's rejection.Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said ‌Sunday ​that he ‌spoke with ‌Iran's ⁠President ‌Masoud Pezeshkian ‌about the conflict ⁠in the Gulf.During the talk, Sharif shared insights with Pezeshkian regarding his ​recent conversations with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, ‌Qatar and ⁠Turkey, ​he said ​in a post on X."I appreciated Iran's engagement, including its high-level delegation to Islamabad for the ‌historic talks, ‌and ⁠recent discussions with ⁠Field Marshal ⁠Syed Asim Munir in Tehran," Sharif said.Sharif assured Pezeshkian that ​Pakistan remains committed to its role as a facilitator of peace and regional stability.Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, had acknowledged some progress from the first round but said the two sides remained far apart on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. Washington had proposed a 20-year suspension of all Iranian nuclear activity; Tehran countered with three to five years.The strait itself remained closed Sunday, a day after Iranian forces fired on two vessels attempting to cross. Iran had announced on Friday it would reopen the waterway — triggering the sharpest single-day oil price drop in years and a global stock market rally — but reversed course on Saturday after Trump declined to lift the US port blockade. Marine traffic data showed shipping through the strait at a virtual standstill.Energy analyst Amrita Sen, founder of the Energy Aspects think tank, warned of fresh market volatility when trading resumed on Monday, saying Iran's weekend actions had laid bare just how fragile the situation remained.Now in its eighth week, the conflict has delivered the most severe shock to global energy supplies in history.On the ground in Islamabad, two US C-17 cargo planes touched down at Nur Khan air base Sunday carrying security equipment ahead of the expected delegation's arrival. City authorities halted public transport, barbed wire was rolled out near the Serena Hotel — venue of last week's talks — and all guests were ordered to leave.