i24News reported that after a six-day pause US forces struck dozens of IRGC targets overnight in retaliation for a missile strike on US troops in Jordan, attacks by Iran-backed militias and continued threats from Tehran. Sources said Washington is preparing a major counterstrike described as 'far beyond anything we've seen'; one source called last night's strikes 'only the tip of the iceberg' and warned follow-up operations could be more severe. Israel has kept a low profile and is letting the U

At a press conference today, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), speaking for Chinese industry, urged the EU to fully solicit global business views as it advances a draft revision to its Cybersecurity Law and the Industrial Accelerator Act. CCPIT warned the measures should be carefully assessed for impacts on China‑EU commercial cooperation, the EU’s industrial development and global supply‑chain stability; it called for technology‑neutral, performance‑based rules and the deletion or substantial amendment of any country‑targeted or discriminatory provisions. The group said preserving existing investments and future bilateral cooperation is essential, described Chinese firms as key partners in Europe’s digitalisation and industrial upgrade, and offered continued cooperation on cybersecurity governance and the green transition while defending an open, fair, non‑discriminatory market and stable global supply chains.

Axios, citing four people familiar with the matter, reports a draft accord viewed as key to implementing Trump’s 20-point peace plan and that the White House says Hamas could agree within days. Core terms would require Hamas to surrender light and heavy weapons, hand over tunnel networks and weapons-facility intelligence, and complete demilitarization within 6–8 months. A new Gaza National Administration Committee would assume governance and unify government, legal and security systems. The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have pressured Hamas in recent months, including efforts to cut funding and exploit economic strain to force acceptance. Talks are reportedly in their final stage in Egypt’s El Alamein, but Hamas has not formally approved. Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad is said to be playing a key role and liaising with new Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya; Iran is urging Hamas to delay. Under the draft, Hamas members could receive amnesty and remain in Gaza; militants who surrender weapons could receive compensation; Israel would withdraw gradually after implementation and halt targeted strikes on Hamas personnel. Israel remains skeptical Hamas will fully disarm. The Trump administration says a finalized accord would be a major step toward ending the Gaza war and launching reconstruction.