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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes, vehicles, and two mosques in villages near Nablus following a deadly shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a major security operation, while some government members called for West Bank annexation.
Israeli forces have escalated operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians and raiding numerous towns and villages. Simultaneously, settler attacks on Palestinian communities and property have surged, with reports of injuries, vandalism, and arson. The crackdown follows a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
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.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has inscribed the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and Greece's Mount Olympus on its World Heritage List. The decisions were announced during the committee's session in Busan, South Korea, which also added sites in Japan, South Sudan, Iran, and Jordan.
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing Sanaa airport, breaking a fragile four-year truce. The escalation threatens to draw the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait into a wider regional conflict, with oil facilities targeted.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first visit by a serving UN chief to Syria since 2009, meeting President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. He pledged support for reconstruction, condemned actions in the Golan Heights, and urged international backing for the country's transition. Syrian officials called for an Israeli withdrawal from southern areas.
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.
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.
UNESCO has placed a West Bank archaeological site and five Lebanese castles on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, despite Israeli objections. The emergency listings, citing ongoing conflicts, include Sebastia and Beaufort Castle, the latter recently captured by Israeli forces.
Labor MP Ed Husic has criticised his party's internal culture after his proposed resolution on Israel and Palestine failed to gain enough support for debate at the national conference. The conference adopted positions aligning with the Albanese government's view, while also agreeing to wind back fuel subsidies for big miners.
Tunisia faces widespread power outages during a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 49°C, straining the electricity network amid record demand and prompting government action. In neighboring Algeria, over 100 people were hospitalized due to wildfires, highlighting regional climate challenges.
The Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art are challenging Environment Minister Murray Watt's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension to 2070. The challenges focus on alleged ministerial bias and insufficient consideration of climate impacts.
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Houthi-held sites in Yemen, including telecom facilities in Hodeida and Kamaran Island, as the group's maritime blockade of Saudi shipping escalates. The strikes follow attacks on Saudi vessels and threaten a fragile truce that has held since 2022.
The International Criminal Court has voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an oversight body's finding of serious misconduct and breach of duty related to sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The decision marks the first removal of a chief prosecutor in the court's history, with Khan's lawyers calling the process unlawful.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
Countries worldwide have reacted to the latest US tariffs imposed under Section 301, which target 60 to 80 trading partners with duties of 10 to 12.5 percent. Australia, New Zealand, the EU, and China have rejected the forced-labor rationale, with China signaling it will hold off on retaliation.
The International Criminal Court's member states are voting on whether to remove prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault. Khan denies the claims, which his accuser detailed publicly for the first time. The vote is decided by secret ballot, with an absolute majority required.
A violent confrontation in the West Bank village of Tal has resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians and two Israelis, with conflicting accounts of how the violence unfolded. Reports describe Israeli settlers entering the village and clashing with residents, while Israeli forces say they responded to an attack on hikers.
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank district killed 15 people, including 14 security personnel, with an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into the perimeter wall. Security forces eliminated a number of militants, though reports differ on the exact figure. The attack was claimed by local Taliban militants, who said four suicide bombers took part.