Ethiopian Foreign Ministry says "Egypt is trying to obstruct our access to the Red Sea", Al Arabiya reports

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Work is underway on a framework for a temporary agreement between Tehran and Washington, Al Hadath reports citing sources

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Tehran is studying the American text and has not yet submitted its response, Al Arabiya reported citing sources ; Pakistan is working to bring closer the viewpoints between the US and Iran

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Ethiopian Foreign Ministry says "Egypt is trying to obstruct our access to the Red Sea", Al Arabiya reports

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] UK Chanceller Reeves to speak to the House of Commons at 11:30BST/06:30EDT and Fed's Goolsbee (2027 Voter, Dovish) to give a radio interview at 16:20BST/11:20EDT

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Norges Bank Expectations Survey (Q2): 12-month ahead CPI 3.3% (prev. 2.8%), 2026 real wages 1.1% (prev. 1.3%)

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