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Gaza littered with unexploded bombs, putting children at risk: UN

Palestinian children are facing death and serious injuries from unexploded bombs scattered throughout the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced in its latest update.

Azerbaijan says Baku, Yerevan may finalize peace treaty in few months

Azerbaijan and Armenia may finalize the text of a peace treaty within a few months, President Ilham Aliyev stated while accepting the credentials of Canada's new ambassador to the country, Kevin Hamilton.

Israel orders residents of Gaza’s Khan Younis to evacuate ahead of offensive

The Israeli army has ordered Palestinians living in eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip to immediately leave the area ahead of a possible new ground assault.

US says no sign Israel lowered intensity of Gaza offensive

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says there is no sign that Israel has downgraded the intensity of its offensive on the Gaza Strip, despite Tel Aviv's claims that it is shifting to a lower intensity phase.

Palestinian presidency refutes administration of Gaza by foreigners

The Palestinian presidency has released a statement rejecting any administration of the Gaza Strip by international forces in response to statements by Israel calling for such a move.

Ukraine outlines model for negotiations with Russia

Kiev is not ruling out peace talks on the conflict with Moscow, but they can only be held through intermediaries, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has stated. He suggested that the format used to broker the 2022 Black Sea grain deal could provide a foundation for negotiations.

US military bases in Europe put on high alert: Report

All American military bases in Europe have been placed on high alert due to a potential terrorist threat against facilities or personnel, several US media outlets have reported, citing sources at the Pentagon.

Iran envoy says complex condition in Afghanistan requires comprehensive consultations

Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan has stressed the need for comprehensive negotiations with all parties to address the "complex and serious" situation in Afghanistan and the wider region.

US to unblock shipment of hundreds of bombs to Israel: Report

The United States has decided to release a shipment of 1,800 bombs to Israel that was suspended several months ago amid concerns over destruction in the Gazan city of Rafah, Axios has reported.

Syrian, Turkish officials to meet in Iraq for restoration of diplomatic relations after over a decade: Report

Turkish and Syrian officials are expected to meet in the Iraqi capital Baghdad for the potential rapprochement between their respective countries, and restoration of diplomatic ties which were severed more than 12 years ago, media reported.

Gazans deprived of adequate shelter, food, medicine, clean water: UN

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned that hundreds of thousands of people in the Gaza Strip are deprived of life necessities like adequate shelter, food, medicine and clean water.

North Korea warns west forging ‘Asian version of NATO’

The United States, Japan and South Korea are forging a military alliance in Asia that bears strong similarities to NATO, the North Korean Foreign Ministry has warned, slamming the actions of the three countries as a threat to regional stability.

Iran protests to Britain after anti-Tehran groups harass voters in the presidential election

Iran has protested to the United Kingdom over hostile action by anti-Tehran elements outside polling stations in the European country aimed at disrupting the 14th presidential election.

Israeli army officers frustrated over military performance in Gaza war: Report

Israeli army figures have expressed their frustration with the military operations in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the Hamas group is able to regain its strength.

Arab League says removed Hezbollah from terrorist groups

The Arab League has removed Lebanon's group Hezbollah from its list of designated terror groups, the organisation's assistant secretary-general told the Egyptian Al-Qahera News Channel.

Probe identifies tech entrepreneur behind pro-Israel hate network: Report

A tech entrepreneur living in Florida is a prime mover behind a pro-Israel disinformation network seeking to shape public opinion about the Gaza war, an investigation by the Guardian has found.

No news on Gaza truce agreement: Hamas

Palestinian group Hamas announced that there’s been no progress in ceasefire talks with Israel over the war on the Gaza Strip as tens of thousands of Israeli protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv, demanding the government save the captives and get a deal done.

Several killed in Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine, children among victims

Russian strikes on villages across Ukraine killed at least 12 people on Saturday, leading Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for "accelerated" Western weapons deliveries.

Zelensky says Ukraine preparing ‘plan to end war’

Kiev is preparing a “comprehensive plan” for ending the conflict with Russia that should be ready by the end of the year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Vladimir Zelensky has stated.

US Congress votes in favor of amendment denying Gaza death toll

Majority of members of the US Congress, including more than 60 Democrats, have passed an amendment that would bar the State Department from using the Gaza health ministry's count for the death toll in the Gaza Strip.

Foreign financial assistance to Ukraine hits record low of $2bn per month since February 2022: Report

Foreign financial aid to Ukraine has hit record lows since February 2022 after falling to a monthly average of 1.9 billion euros ($2 billion) in the first half of 2024, an analysis of the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's data showed on Saturday. Kiev also received no funds in May.

Iran envoy to UN warns all options on table if Israel unleashes war against Hezbollah

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed Israel’s threats of waging a war on Lebanon as “psychological warfare”, warning that all options, including full involvement of all resistance groups in West Asia, are on the table in case of such military aggression.

Majority of Israelis say Netanyahu should leave politics, not seek reelection: Poll

Around two-thirds of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leave politics and not seek reelection, according to a new television survey.

Israel-Hezbollah war could erupt without notice in weeks if Gaza agreement not reached: Report

The US intelligence has indicated that a large-scale war is likely to erupt between Israel and Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah in "the next several weeks" if a ceasefire deal in Gaza is not reached, according to a report by Politico.

Iran warns of spillover of Israel’s Gaza war into Lebanon

Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri held separate telephone conversations with Russian and Saudi Foreign Ministers, Sergey Lavrov and Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss regional developments including Israel's threats against Lebanon.

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