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Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Gaza authorities report over 4,000 ceasefire violations and more than 1,200 Palestinian deaths since the truce began.
Amnesty International documented 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components from India to Israel since October 7, 2023. The Jerusalem Post highlights India's position as Israel's top defense customer, while Al Jazeera emphasizes the risk of use in Gaza.
On the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still pressing for accountability amid political obstruction. The blast killed at least 218 people and wounded thousands, while Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse and recent conflict with Israel have deepened the nation's crises.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast while vessels remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reiterated the strait stays closed, while US President Donald Trump said he is holding off on new strikes and that talks to wind down the war will begin.
An analysis of the main settler groups behind escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including the Hilltop Youth, the Price Tag movement, and Guard Teams, based on Al Jazeera reporting. The Israeli government's support and policies are highlighted as contributing factors to the growth and impunity of these groups.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran this year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, sought to position himself as the leader of a transitional government. But despite early momentum, Western skepticism and strategic missteps have raised questions about his viability.
The US-led Board of Peace has stated that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only proceed after Hamas fully disarms, following a meeting between its director and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas remains committed to the ceasefire's second phase, while regional countries condemn ongoing Israeli strikes.
Former senior Israeli security official Avner Vilan said Iran believes it holds a strategic advantage because the US is avoiding broader conflict. He warned that Israel could be blamed if renewed US strikes fail, and noted Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz gives it a sense of victory.
Israeli police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident and a 21-year-old east Jerusalem resident over alleged social media incitement and support for terrorism. The arrests, announced separately, underscore ongoing efforts to combat online incitement.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
As Lebanon marks six years since the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment. The investigation, completed in March, has been stalled by political and legal wrangling, with families of victims still demanding accountability.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
US President Donald Trump insists negotiations with Iran are ongoing, calling it Tehran's "last chance before decapitation," while Iran's Foreign Ministry denies talks with Washington, saying its discussions are with Oman. The dispute centers on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, with multiple sources reporting Trump's ultimatum and Iran's skepticism.
US President Donald Trump has criticized oil giants including Chevron for high petrol prices, while Chevron reported record quarterly profits. The conflict with Iran has kept oil prices elevated, drawing criticism and warnings from economists.
Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth has not been dismissed and is performing well, during a meeting with West Bank local leaders. The clarification follows scrutiny over Bluth's policies and Katz's decisions on administrative detention, which have drawn contrasting assessments.
Iran has denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new round of talks. Tehran says it is in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell on hopes of a deal.
Alan Dershowitz sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him an antisemite and saying Jews who voted for him are 'self-haters.' The comments came amid controversy over Mamdani's judicial commission appointments and his rhetoric on Israel.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran's leadership of being 'duplicitous' after Tehran announced talks with Oman on a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted the US Navy controls the strait and warned that nothing would reach Iran without a deal or surrender. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the Omani initiative would not suffice to reopen the strait if US 'aggression' continues.
The European Union's AI Act has entered a new phase, with transparency requirements now in effect and regulators gaining enforcement powers. The move is part of the bloc's broader strategy to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing global attention and criticism over delayed high-risk obligations.