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Three more killed, dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, local health authorities confirmed on Monday.

Israeli settler violence in West Bank ‘at highest level’: UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced that Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged dramatically in 2025, with over 220 injuries recorded, averaging 44 per month, marking the highest monthly attack rate observed in 20 years.

White House directs US agencies to ‘pause new sanctions’ against Iran: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has paused new sanctions on Iran, despite its 'maximum pressure' campaign and recent sanctions against Tehran, which were imposed during indirect negotiations between the two countries.

UK must prepare for direct conflict with Russia: Defense chief

The UK plans to mobilize billions of pounds to bolster its military-industrial base in preparation for a potential conflict with Russia, Defense Secretary John Healey has stated.

Ukraine: 34% of Russian strategic missile bombers at main airfields damaged in drone operation

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the June 1 “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 billion in damages and disabled 34% of cruise missile bombers in key Russian airbases.

Hamas expresses readiness for new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Israel

Hamas has announced that it is ready to immediately enter a new round of indirect talks with Israel to resolve outstanding points of contention, with the aim of ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaching a permanent ceasefire there.

Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul negotiations: Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators at talks scheduled for June 2 in Turkey's Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according to a copy of the document seen by Reuters.

Russia confirms Ukraine attacked military airfields in five regions

Military airfields across Russia have been attacked in a series of kamikaze drone strikes, the country's Defense Ministry reported on Sunday, blaming the incidents on Ukraine. Most of the strikes were successfully repelled, with some resulting in material damage, it added.

Envoy: Investment opportunities in Iraq’s energy sectors open to Iranian companies

The Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran, Nasir Abdul-Muhsin Abdullah, has invited Iranian companies to expand their investment footprint in Iraq, emphasizing the vast opportunities available across multiple sectors.

Ukraine’s SBU claims drones hit ‘more than 40’ Russian aircraft in mass attack

An operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has hit "over 40" Russian bombers at air bases "in the rear of the Russian Federation", a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.

Israeli attack near Gaza aid delivery point kills 31

An Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) killed at least 31 people in Rafah on Sunday.

At least 7 dead after bridge collapses onto Russian train

A bridge collapsed onto a passenger train in Russia’s Bryansk Region on Sunday, killing seven people and injuring at least 69 others, the region's governor Alexander Bogomaz has confirmed.

Saudi FM says Riyadh will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Doha

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that the kingdom and Qatar will offer joint financial support to state employees in Syria.

Gaza ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to war: Hamas

Hamas has submitted its response to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, while a leading official from the Palestinian group said the proposed deal offers “no guarantees to end the war” in the Gaza Strip.

White House says US has sent Iran ‘detailed and acceptable proposal’ for a nuclear accord

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has sent Iran a “detailed and acceptable proposal” for a nuclear agreement, “and it’s in their best interest to accept it.”

Death toll from US-Israeli aid mechanism in Gaza climbs to 17: Health Ministry

At least 17 people have died, 86 have been injured, and five are missing due to the US-Israeli aid delivery mechanism in the Gaza Strip, the besieged territory’s health ministry has announced.

UNICEF: One child killed or wounded every 20 minutes in Gaza

More than 50,000 Palestinian children have been killed or wounded since the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip began in October 2023, according to the United Nations children’s agency, which warned that the scale of suffering is worsening by the day.

Israel says to block Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers

Tel Aviv will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to go ahead, an Israeli official said on Saturday, after Arab ministers planning to attend were stopped from coming.

Saudi FM visits Syria for high-level negotiations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Saturday for an official visit, accompanied by a high-level economic delegation, the Saudi Foreign Ministry has announced.

Turkeys orders detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown

Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of several opposition party members in Istanbul and raided opposition-run municipalities on Saturday, state media reported, as part of a widening legal crackdown against the opposition and city's jailed mayor.

Israel strikes western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions

Israel has attacked western Syria, according to the Israeli military and Syrian state media. This is the first such strike in nearly a month and comes a day after the U.S. envoy to Damascus said that the conflict between the two sides is 'solvable'.

North Korea has sent 14k troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions to Russia: Report

North Korea has sent soldiers and millions of munitions, including missiles and rockets, to Russia over the past year, according to a new report by an international watchdog, which details the extent to which Pyongyang has helped Moscow during its three-year war against Ukraine.

Saudi FM to make rare trip to occupied West Bank

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan will visit the occupied West Bank within days, making him the highest ranking Saudi official to visit the region in almost 60 years, the Palestinian Authority (PA) revealed on Friday.

France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid: Macron

Paris could harden its position on Israel if it continues to block humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Friday, reiterating that his country was committed to a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza

The U.S. plan for the Gaza Strip, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli jails and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.

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