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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a 'broad national government' during a press conference, a move that drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, who accused him of political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Gantz reiterated his vision for a Zionist unity government, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the elections.
Iran's national football team drew 1-1 with Egypt at the World Cup, keeping hopes alive before elimination was confirmed by other results. Fans in Tehran reacted with a mix of pride and frustration, while the coach pondered divine intervention.
Israel and Lebanon, with US mediation, signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at ending their conflict. The deal outlines a sequenced process for Lebanese sovereignty and Hezbollah's disarmament, but does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, while regional actors like the UAE expressed cautious optimism.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington on Friday, described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as 'the beginning of the beginning.' The deal, which does not include Hezbollah, aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty and dismantle the militant group, but faces warnings of civil war from Hezbollah officials.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement in Washington, described as a first step toward ending hostilities and establishing lasting peace. The deal, which includes provisions for a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and analysts.
South Korea announced plans to train 500,000 military personnel as drone operators and produce tens of thousands of drones by 2029, aiming to make drones a standard tool for every soldier. The initiative, driven by lessons from recent conflicts and concerns over North Korea's advancing drone capabilities, includes a shift to 100% domestically produced components.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.
Shiite Muslims gathered in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, to mark Ashoura, a solemn religious commemoration, amid the destruction left by the recent Israel-Hezbollah war. The ceremony drew a smaller crowd than in previous years, as much of the city's population remains displaced. Reports noted a small minority performing the contested tatbir ritual, while Hezbollah rejects the practice.
After the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Iran for 60 days, middlemen and the National Iranian Oil Company have approached Indian refiners with discounted crude offers. However, Indian refiners have limited near-term capacity to absorb the oil due to existing supply commitments, according to refining sources.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
The US Senate voted to block an Iran war powers resolution, reversing course after President Trump clashed with Republican lawmakers in a closed-door lunch. The White House pressured senators to shift positions, and the administration is seeking $70 billion for the war effort.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced on Friday that South Korea will accelerate efforts to field a long-range suicide drone system, named K-Lucas, to bolster its unmanned weapons capabilities. The system is reverse-engineered from Iran's Shahed-136 drones, and the plan includes acquiring over 20,000 low-cost drones by 2030 and restructuring the Drone Operations Command.
South Korea announced plans to lower fuel price ceilings and freeze electricity and gas rates for the second half of the year to combat inflation, citing easing geopolitical tensions and declining global crude oil prices. The government aims to keep inflation around 3 percent.
The International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its plan to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile. The incident occurred despite a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, and Iran has not claimed responsibility. The IMO had earlier announced the evacuation would proceed with regional cooperation.
The Trump administration has formally asked Congress for $87.6 billion in additional spending, with roughly $67 billion earmarked for Defense Department needs linked to the war with Iran. The request, sent by the Office of Management and Budget, also covers farm aid and Ebola response funding and arrives amid congressional resistance and a recent war-powers vote.
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. International aid and rescue teams are mobilizing as the country faces its worst natural disaster in over a century.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Tehran's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American agricultural goods, while US officials insist the funds will be spent on US products. The dispute highlights differing interpretations of the recent US-Iran framework agreement.
Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates swept multiple New York primaries, prompting some Jewish leaders to defend House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after crowds chanted 'You're next!' at an election party. Jeffries downplayed the results, while critics warn of an existential challenge to moderate Democrats.
Oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the Iran war began in late February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes following a US-Iran interim deal. The resumption has allowed stranded tankers, including Iraqi crude cargoes, to exit the Gulf, though analysts caution that a sustained recovery hinges on a final peace pact.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Gulf tour with assurances that any deal with Iran would safeguard allies' security, as Gulf states fear the accord is too soft. He also denied reports that Israel is trying to undermine the agreement, while Iranian sources warn that US statements during the visit risk derailing the ceasefire.