Over in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior hosted the "Homeland Glory 3" event at King Saud University Sports Arena, marking the 94th National Day with military displays and exhibitions celebrating the nation's security and prosperity on September 22-23.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned Israel of "dangerous consequences" after Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, which led to 182 fatalities including children, escalating tensions that have persisted since the Gaza conflict began on October 7.

In response to the escalating conflict, UK troops are continuing their training mission in Lebanon, despite Israeli airstrikes targeting 300 Hezbollah sites on September 23, which made it the deadliest day since the Gaza war started.

In Syria, President Bashar Assad has formed a new government with Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali, who is under EU sanctions since 2014, and has appointed new officials in key ministries, including foreign affairs, finance, and electricity, while ex-foreign minister Faisal Mekdad becomes the Vice President.

The United Nations has also raised alarm over the rising violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, where Israeli strikes on Monday resulted in 100 deaths and over 400 injuries, urging de-escalation and condemning civilian harm, with calls to address potential war crimes.

Adding to regional tensions, Egypt has supplied Somalia with heavy weaponry, including anti-aircraft guns, raising Ethiopia's concerns amid heightened distrust following a joint security pact between Egypt and Somalia, which has criticized Ethiopia’s agreements affecting Somali sovereignty.