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Thirty-one Arab and Islamic countries, backed by the Arab League, OIC and GCC, have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for a “Greater Israel”, Xinhua reported.

In a joint statement, they said his remarks violate international law and threaten regional peace. They also denounced far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich’s approval of new settlements in the sensitive “E1” area and his rejection of a Palestinian state.

The groups warned against annexation and displacement of Palestinians, urged an immediate Gaza ceasefire, and demanded unhindered humanitarian access, according to Xinhua.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will begin a two-day visit to Armenia and Belarus on Monday, his office confirmed.

Political adviser Mehdi Sanaei said the trip aims to boost bilateral ties, particularly in trade, and finalize cooperation agreements. The visit was initially planned for late June but postponed, Xinhua reported.

Pezeshkian’s stop in Armenia comes shortly after Yerevan and Baku signed a US-brokered peace deal on Nagorno-Karabakh, which includes a new transit corridor across southern Armenia. Tehran has voiced opposition to foreign involvement in the region, warning against any shift in its geopolitical balance or borders.

Thailand and Cambodia held a special Regional Border Committee meeting on Saturday in Thailand’s Trat province to address ongoing border concerns. Military commanders from both sides discussed ways to strengthen communication between their forces, avoid confrontations, and resolve disputes peacefully, according to Xinhua.

A memorandum of understanding was signed to reinforce cooperation and ensure stability along the frontier. Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said the meeting underscored the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement. She expressed hope the talks would help restore peace, stability, and normalcy in the border areas for the benefit of local communities.

A fire at a nursing home in Mirandela, northern Portugal, killed six residents and injured 25 early Saturday. Authorities said the blaze likely began with an anti-bedsore mattress, with victims dying from flames and smoke inhalation, Xinhua reported.

The facility housed about 90 elderly people. Several were hospitalized, while others are being relocated. Officials confirmed the incident is unrelated to ongoing wildfires in the country.