German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Tel Aviv, Oman, and Qatar, emphasizing Germany's pro-Israel stance, support for a two-state solution and vital civilian protection in Gaza.
Oman unveiled ambitious plans to construct a futuristic "smart" city outside its capital, Muscat, with the potential to accommodate a population of 100,000 residents.
Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.