Egypt at centre of US-China AI tussle, Iran-Oman deal

Egypt's decision over whether to have the US or China build a data centre could have ramifications for the country’s broader ties with the two superpowers and provide a framework for other EMs facing a similar choice. Elsewhere, Iran and Oman are close to an agreement over management of the Strait of Hormuz. But there’s no guarantee that the US will accept the proposal and, even if it does, there will remain other areas of tension that could prevent the reopening of the Strait.