A law signed by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has abolished criminal liability for "liking" and other comments on posts on social media.

The US and Saudi Arabia have reportedly signed "the largest arms deal in history" worth an estimated $142 billion. Agreements have also been reached with Google, Oracle, Jacobs, Boeing and other companies.

Egypt has stepped up checks on foreigners arriving for Friday prayers. In particular, five Uzbek citizens were detained on suspicion of violating migration rules. One of them was later released.

US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria at the US-Saudi Arabia Joint Investment Forum in Saudi Arabia. In his speech, Trump recalled a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had also made a request in this regard. "Other influential friends of mine in the Middle East have also made the same request. We will lift the sanctions on Syria," he said.

US President Donald Trump began his Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025. There, he was warmly welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The main purpose of the trip is to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand strategic cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation after the last four days of military clashes with Pakistan. He stressed that any action taken by Pakistan against India would be met with a strong response.

US President Donald Trump announced that

Alexander, 21, believed to be the last living American citizen held captive in Gaza, was handed over to Red Cross officials in the southern city of Khan Younis.

The Libyan Ministry of Interior has urged all citizens to stay home and not go out for their safety. Flights from Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport have been temporarily diverted to Misrata Airport, and schools and universities have been closed.

Earlier, India had closed 32 of the country's 487 airports amid tensions with Pakistan. All of these airports have resumed operations following an agreement between the countries.