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As Palestinians mark Nakba Day, Representative Rashida Tlaib has reintroduced a resolution in the US House calling for official recognition of the ongoing Nakba. The bill, which has over 100 endorsing organizations, would also resume UNRWA aid and restrict US weapons to Israel.
Lebanon's health ministry reports the overall death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has surpassed 3,000, with daily casualties varying across recent days. The figures come amid a ceasefire that has been in force since April 17, though strikes continue in southern and southeastern Lebanon.
Palestinians commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, reflecting on the 1948 mass expulsion and drawing comparisons to the current war in Gaza, which has caused widespread displacement and destruction. Survivors and analysts describe today's catastrophe as even worse, with most of Gaza's population displaced and the territory largely in ruins.
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, member states reaffirmed their commitment to reforming global governance, including the UN Security Council, and strengthening their strategic partnership. Russia voiced support for Brazil and India’s permanent membership bids while opposing additional seats for Western nations, and Ethiopia called for sweeping reforms to multilateral institutions.
US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping produced little agreement on ending the Iran war. While China reiterated its opposition to the conflict and its diplomatic efforts, no concrete deal emerged, and the war continues with heavy casualties and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ongoing conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran is compounding Lebanon's existing economic crisis, leading to widespread job losses, business closures, and price hikes. The Lebanese pound has lost over 90% of its value, and the World Bank estimates reconstruction costs at $11 billion. Displacement and shrinking remittances further strain the economy.
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper told lawmakers that US-led strikes severely degraded Iran's military, setting back its defense industry by 90%. Lawmakers questioned the effectiveness of the campaign amid reports Iran retained significant missile and drone capabilities.
Iran's ambassador to Belarus, Alireza Sanei, told TASS that Tehran and Washington are exchanging messages through intermediaries, with Pakistan playing a mediating role. He outlined Iran's demands, including unfreezing assets and ending the US naval blockade, and expressed distrust of the US and Israel following a military operation in February.
Australian shares are expected to open higher following a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 notching another record close. Meanwhile, oil prices show mixed movements amid ongoing Middle East tensions and hopes for a peace deal, while investors also weigh US inflation data and the looming federal budget.
A UN-backed food security analysis reveals that nearly 20 million people in Sudan face acute hunger, with 135,000 in catastrophic conditions. The IPC warns of famine risk in 14 areas as conflict-driven violence and funding shortfalls cripple aid response.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has said Lebanon will pursue legal proceedings against Israel for alleged war crimes, including the destruction of mosques, churches, and civilian infrastructure in the country's south. His statements, carried by Russia's TASS news agency, include calls for interfaith unity against those seeking to stir religious hatred.
Israel marked its 59th Jerusalem Day with a flag march through the Old City, as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared the Temple Mount 'in our hands.' Clashes between far-right marchers, Palestinian residents, and left-wing activists punctuated the day, with police making arrests and deploying large security forces.
Lebanon and Israel are set to resume peace negotiations in Washington on Thursday, even as the latest ceasefire remains fragile with hundreds killed in Israeli strikes. The talks come as the truce, effective since April 17 and extended through Sunday, approaches its expiration amid renewed violence that killed 22 people, including eight children, on Wednesday.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council and global financial institutions, highlighting Africa's lack of permanent representation as a historic injustice. Speaking at the AU-UN summit in Addis Ababa and at a Security Council debate, he warned of rising conflicts, erosion of international law, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the most vulnerable.
A New York Times opinion column by Nicholas Kristof citing allegations of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces, including a claim involving dogs, has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli officials who call it a blood libel. Coverage focuses on the column’s reliance on Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, which Israeli ministries link to Hamas, and on competing reports about sexual violence connected to the conflict. Dawn presented the allegations as a damning indictment while Jerusalem Post pieces challenged their evidentiary basis.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit in Beijing, covering trade, the war on Iran and Taiwan. The White House said the two leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, while China opposed its militarisation and any tolls, and expressed interest in buying more American oil.
The IDF has sought to reassure the Israeli home front that Hezbollah's exploding drone attacks, which have killed four people since the April ceasefire, are a manageable tactical problem rather than a strategic threat. The military has made adjustments including deploying nets and observers, while officials insist the drones do not slow operations. Critics, however, argue the limited response risks an accumulating deadly war of attrition.
Lebanon has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council accusing Iran of interfering in its internal affairs and violating diplomatic protocol, according to multiple sources. The complaint centers on Iran's failure to recall its ambassador after being declared persona non grata and alleged illegal activities by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move comes amid ongoing US-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli officials have expressed concern that a potential US-Iran agreement being negotiated by the Trump administration may be a 'bad deal' that fails to address key threats such as Tehran's missile program and regional proxies. Jerusalem fears the deal could curb Israel's ability to act against Iranian threats, particularly in Lebanon, and is seeking to influence the negotiations.
Israeli drone strikes on three cars on a major highway south of Beirut killed at least eight people, including two children, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The attacks come amid ongoing tensions and follow new Israeli evacuation orders for six southern Lebanese villages. The total death toll since March 2 exceeds 2,800, with more than 380 killed during the truce.