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Iran's Supreme National Security Council has formally announced the creation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to manage the strategic waterway, a move that has drawn international attention amid ongoing tensions. The authority is set to regulate vessel passage, with provisions for tolls and specialized services, while the US has added it to sanctions lists.
The Federal Court in Melbourne has started hearing pianist Jayson Gillham's discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over the cancellation of a concert after he dedicated a piece to journalists killed in Gaza. The trial is set for three weeks, with the orchestra expected to call about 20 witnesses. The case centers on freedom of expression and political belief in the workplace.
Cuban officials reaffirm the country's right to self-defense against US aggression, responding to reports of alleged drone purchases and US plans involving Raul Castro. The statements come amid heightened tensions and reported US considerations of capturing the former leader.
A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant caused a fire but no radiation leak or injuries, authorities said. The UAE's foreign ministry called the incident a 'dangerous escalation' without naming a culprit, as speculation points to Iran amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has nearly completed its goal of eliminating those who orchestrated the October 7 attacks. The statement followed the killing of Hamas armed wing commander Ezzedine al-Haddad in an Israeli airstrike. Multiple outlets report that Israel has killed several Hamas leaders during the war, and Netanyahu reiterated Israeli control over 60% of Gaza.
Multiple media reports allege Israel operated covert military bases in Iraq to support operations during the war with Iran, with one base serving as a logistics hub and rescue point. Iraqi officials have protested the violation of sovereignty, and at least one Iraqi soldier was reportedly killed in an incident near one base. The claims draw on reports from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Israeli sources.
A New York Times report claims Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq's western desert, used to support operations against Iran. The report alleges a Bedouin shepherd was killed after discovering one site, and that Washington had prior knowledge.
Mali's junta faces mounting pressure after a coordinated offensive by separatist and jihadist groups killed the defense minister and tightened a blockade on Bamako, but a junta ally insists the army retains popular support. The article examines the attack's details, the regime's Russian backing, and the historical roots of the conflict.
Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing the 1994 Rwandan genocide, died in custody in The Hague at age 91. The UN tribunal has ordered an inquiry into his death. Kabuga was ruled unfit to stand trial due to dementia, leaving survivors without a final verdict.
US Central Command has reported redirecting 109 commercial vessels since the naval blockade of Iran began on April 13. The figures have varied by date, with earlier reports citing 37, 50, 67, and 78 ships. Iranian officials have criticized the blockade, calling it piracy and terrorism.
At the BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Russia's full solidarity with Cuba and criticized unilateral sanctions. Russia also expressed readiness to support Cuba in lifting the US trade and economic blockade, amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.
Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported. The agency is coordinating an urgent regional response with Uganda and South Sudan, while Liberia has activated enhanced surveillance measures.
At the BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for stronger solidarity among member states and proposed a new investment platform to pool funds, including digital assets, for development projects. He warned that global debt has reached 93% of GDP and could exceed 100% by 2029, posing systemic risks.
A missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building killed 24 people, including three children, prompting vows of retribution from President Zelenskyy and a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian infrastructure. The strike was part of Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began, damaging over 180 sites across the country.
Israeli and Lebanese delegations are meeting for a third round of direct talks in Washington, DC, aimed at securing a durable ceasefire. However, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have continued, killing at least seven people, while deep divisions remain over the negotiations, including Hezbollah's opposition to direct talks.
The New York Times has rejected as "without merit" the Israeli government's threat of a defamation lawsuit over a Nicholas Kristof op-ed alleging sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli custody. Israeli leaders condemned the piece as a "blood libel," while the Times defended the column as deeply reported and fact-checked.
Ahead of a US-China summit, President Trump said Xi Jinping is 'giving very serious consideration' to releasing detained pastor Ezra Jin, but described Jimmy Lai's case as 'a tough one.' The remarks cap a flurry of diplomatic positioning from families, a US congressional commission, and China's foreign ministry, each pressing their case.
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.
Six million people in Somalia are facing acute food insecurity, with nearly two million in emergency phase and famine risk in the southern district of Burhakaba. The UN and humanitarian groups warn that reduced funding and the Middle East war are worsening the crisis, urging immediate action to prevent catastrophe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, ahead of his visit to India, pledged that Russia will fulfill its energy supply agreements with India despite what he called 'unfair and dishonest competition.' He also highlighted ongoing cooperation on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and discussed expanding nuclear energy collaboration.