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A Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to exhume and rebury their father’s body hours after his funeral, claiming the cemetery land belonged to a nearby Israeli settlement. The UN Human Rights Office condemned the incident as 'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians.' The Israeli military denied giving reburial instructions.
Israel has released two foreign activists detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla, handing them to immigration authorities for deportation. The pair, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, were held for over a week amid accusations from Israel and denials from the activists and their legal team.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 people accused of alleged links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to state media. The individuals face accusations of espionage, with authorities stating the arrests relate to ongoing investigations into activities dating back to the recent conflict.
The Pentagon's inspector general has opened an investigation into whether U.S. military commanders followed proper procedures in striking alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The operation has killed at least 192 people, according to reports, and has drawn criticism from legal experts and international bodies over its legality and lack of evidence linking the boats to drug trafficking.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez awarded UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese the Order of Civil Merit, recognizing her work on human rights in Gaza. The ceremony drew praise from supporters and criticism from detractors, highlighting divisions over Israel's military operations and international law.
A US federal jury has convicted four men for their roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, a killing that plunged the country into political chaos. The defendants face life in prison, while a fifth co-defendant will be tried later due to health issues.
In a phone call, Russian and Saudi foreign ministers called for preventing escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and restoring the pre-late-February navigation regime. Russia also urged all parties to avoid unilateral actions, discussed a UN Security Council resolution on the strait's security, and reaffirmed readiness to promote Iran-Arab normalization.
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9-11, including a prisoner swap of 1,000 each. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the agreement, but both sides have accused each other of violations. Putin expressed readiness for peace talks but blamed Western support for prolonging the conflict.
The US military disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to breach a blockade, while Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE, injuring three people. The UN Security Council is considering a US-drafted resolution that could lead to sanctions or force, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges international pressure on Iran. The conflict has raised concerns over global energy supplies through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Danish high court rules the removal of a two-hour-old baby from her Greenlandic mother was illegal, amid UN warnings the treatment may amount to ethnic discrimination. The case has prompted a ban on the parenting competency tests at the centre of the controversy.
At least 36 people have been killed in two days of attacks attributed to Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attacks targeted the town of Biakato and isolated villages on the border between Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Amnesty International has accused the ADF of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A Chinese research vessel's activities near a disputed reef in the Spratly Islands have sparked a new standoff between Beijing and Manila, with each side accusing the other of provocative actions. The incident underscores lingering tensions over maritime claims in the resource-rich area.
The EU is reportedly moving toward new sanctions on Israeli settlements, with the bloc's ambassador confirming the direction, while the Czech Republic vows to block any such measures. Hundreds of former officials have urged action, and the UN warns the E1 project threatens a viable Palestinian state.
At the UN General Assembly's migration review forum, India's Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh called for a humane and inclusive global migration framework, highlighted bilateral agreements with 23 countries, and held meetings with IOM and Canadian officials to enhance mobility cooperation.
Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has repaid $10,116 after an official audit found four breaches in her travel claims. The breaches, mostly related to family travel, were attributed to honest mistakes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Wells amid calls for her resignation.
Brent crude surged as much as 7.5 percent after clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a fragile ceasefire. The US military said it destroyed six Iranian boats, while Iran denied the claims and accused Washington of violating the truce. Shipping in the vital waterway remains at a near standstill, with up to 20,000 seafarers stranded.
A US trade court ruled that President Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs are unlawful, but the decision only applies to a few plaintiffs. The Trump administration has appealed, and a federal appeals court has temporarily paused the ruling.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have killed more than 30 people in two villages in central Mali, according to local and security sources. The attacks come amid a broader offensive by jihadist and separatist groups that has destabilized the country, with reports of further civilian deaths from army drone strikes.
Veteran US political strategist Roger Stone has been hired by Myanmar's military-backed government to rebuild ties with Washington, drawing a monthly fee of $50,000. The arrangement has drawn condemnation from activists who accuse Stone and his firm of profiting from a regime accused of atrocities.
Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani criticized a draft UN Security Council resolution submitted by the US and Bahrain as 'deeply flawed' and 'politically motivated.' The resolution, which has 112 co-sponsors, aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and calls on Iran to end attacks on Gulf countries.