US President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a historic breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, saying an agreement has been reached on the complete disarmament of Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Gaza Board of Peace says an "actionable plan" is now in place and has shifted its focus to implementation. The roadmap aims to facilitate Hamas's disarmament, support an Israeli military withdrawal, and establish a transitional administration led by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), backed by an International Stabilization Force (ISF). While Hamas officials have acknowledged discussions on weapons and withdrawal, Israel has not yet officially responded to the proposal.

A major explosion at Egypt's Damietta Port has triggered fresh geopolitical tensions after two LNG vessels, including the US-owned Energos Winter, caught fire in a dramatic blaze near one of the Mediterranean's most strategically important energy hubs. Egyptian authorities have launched an official investigation into the cause of the explosion, which remains unconfirmed. However, several maritime intelligence assessments have suggested that the incident may have been caused by a suspected drone strike, raising fresh concerns over the security of global shipping routes and critical energy infrastructure. The two vessels involved in the incident have been identified as the US-owned Energos Winter and GasLog Salem. Emergency response teams quickly brought the fires under control, and both ships were moved to safety. Operators confirmed that all crew members were safely evacuated, with no casualties reported. WATCH