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Recent reports indicate a missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, accompanied by an explosion in Bandar Abbas. Meanwhile, Gulf states project stability and economic growth, and Houthi military displays highlight IRGC influence.
Settlers torched two mosques and scrawled graffiti in the occupied West Bank after a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. Israeli forces have arrested dozens of Palestinians as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows action.
Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, with flames threatening the Bordeaux wine region. France has deployed military personnel and aircraft, while Spain declared a national emergency. One death has been reported in Spain.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has said he will always put Britain's interests first in his dealings with US President Donald Trump, signaling a willingness to disagree publicly if necessary. His first call with Trump was described as warm, though both leaders have potential flashpoints, including Iran policy. Burnham also ruled out an early general election.
An Israeli air strike in Deir al-Balah killed a senior Hamas internal security official and an associate on Sunday. Both ABC Australia and Al Jazeera reported the deaths, with Hamas accusing Israel of trying to sow chaos. The strike adds to a rising death toll since the October ceasefire.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 crew members sank in the South China Sea near Fiery Cross Reef, leaving 23 missing and 39 rescued. Chinese state media reported that six Chinese vessels, a helicopter, and a Vietnamese vessel joined the search. The incident occurs in a region with overlapping sovereignty claims.
Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.
The IDF has mapped the homes of two Palestinians involved in a shooting attack that killed two Israelis, preparing for their demolition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a sweeping military crackdown across the West Bank, while accounts of the incident's lead-up differ between the military and local Palestinian witnesses.
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, formally launched his presidential campaign on Saturday, receiving endorsements from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent polls show him trailing incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the October election.
Iran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
A vehicle drove into a crowd at Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others. Police launched a manhunt, and the suspect was later shot and killed during a police confrontation on Sunday.
The US and Iran show no signs of de-escalation as they continue trading strikes, with Saudi Arabia hitting Hodeida in response to Houthi attacks. Iran's army warns the war could widen, while Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, yielding to weeks of youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for examination paper leaks. The protests, spearheaded by the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended after the government accepted key demands, including compensation for affected students, while Home Minister Amit Shah defended Pradhan’s tenure.
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging the court shows a 'geographical bias' against countries in the Global South. The move follows a December vote by Venezuela's National Assembly to cancel commitments to the Rome Statute and comes amid a long-running ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity.
Romania reported shooting down a second drone in as many days after it entered its airspace near the border with Ukraine, prompting NATO to confirm the downing by allied fighters under its command. The incidents have heightened concerns about NATO's eastern flank amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India's education minister on Saturday following weeks of youth-led protests over examination paper leaks and government accountability. Protesters celebrated at Jantar Mantar, while the government announced Pralhad Joshi as his replacement and accepted the protesters' demands, prompting an end to demonstrations.
Deadly wildfires in Spain and France have forced nearly 200,000 people from their homes as authorities in both countries struggle to contain blazes worsened by heatwaves and erratic winds. Spain has declared a national emergency, while France has called for international help.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jazan, accusing Riyadh of a 'dangerous escalation' after Saudi strikes on Houthi targets. The US military paused its daily strikes on Iran for the first time in 13 nights, while President Trump indicated he would hold off on major operations as talks with Iran progress.
A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker with 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters; all crew are safe, according to India's embassy. Separately, one Indian national is missing after an attack on the GFS Galaxy off Oman, with 10 rescued.