Egypt has secured nearly $1.8 billion in renewable energy contracts to accelerate its clean power transition, while Iran’s anti-government protests have turned deadly amid threats of US intervention. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Cuba to negotiate with Washington or face further isolation as Caracas halts oil and financial support.
Egypt signs renewable energy deal
Egypt has signed renewable energy agreements valued at about $1.8 billion as it steps up efforts to expand clean power generation and cut reliance on fossil fuels. The deals cover large-scale solar and wind projects, as well as battery storage, and form part of Cairo’s strategy to meet rising electricity demand, attract foreign investment and advance its climate commitments.
Iran crackdown leaves hundreds dead as protests intensify
Iran is facing one of its deadliest waves of unrest in years, with protests sparked by economic collapse and a plunging currency spreading nationwide and evolving into a broader challenge to the government. Rights groups say security forces have killed more than 500 people and detained thousands as authorities-imposed internet blackouts and intensified crackdowns, drawing international condemnation and heightening tensions with the United States.
Trump suggests Cuba should strike deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Cuba should reach an agreement with Washington, signalling a tougher stance on Havana as U.S. policy hardens and regional dynamics shift. His comments come as Cuba grapples with deepening economic strain, with Trump framing engagement as conditional on political and economic concessions.
Myanmar military party advances election plans
Myanmar’s ruling military-backed party has launched a second phase of preparations for a planned election that opposition groups and rights organisations have dismissed as illegitimate. Critics say the process is designed to sideline key opponents, including supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi, and entrench military rule following the 2021 coup.
U.S. says Islamic State leader killed in Syria
The United States said it carried out an operation in Syria that killed a senior Islamic State leader, describing the strike as part of ongoing efforts to prevent the militant group from regrouping. U.S. officials said no civilians were harmed, underscoring Washington’s continued counterterrorism presence in the region despite a reduced military footprint.
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