Middle East

The uncertainty of these moving boundaries and “an utter lack of accountability” are the reasons for such a high number of killings, with the Israeli forces responsible for “the vast, vast majority – 90 per cent plus”, the UNICEF spokesperson said.

It called the move the "first step" in a response to what it described as a breach of Tehran's agreement with the United States.

The agency reported widespread damage across multiple regions, while footage circulating on social media showed large plumes of smoke rising above residential and rural areas in the aftermath of the strikes.

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the full resumption of air traffic in May, lifting the remaining restrictions on the country’s airspace.

US and regional officials say Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire. This comes hours after four IDF soldiers were killed and Israel's government vowed retribution. DW has more.

Nearly 50,000 people have returned to their homes in Nabatieh and South Governorates since the announcement of the regional ceasefire, according to the UN humanitarian agency OCHA.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the agreement between the United States and Iran "hopefully ends the unlawful use of force and violations of the UN Charter in this war."

The negotiations, which were expected to take place in Switzerland, had been billed by US officials as "technical discussions" aimed at charting the next phase of implementing the landmark accord reached earlier this week.

Kpler data shows shipping activity through the strategic corridor remains subdued despite no new attacks, as US-Iran talks and a proposed maritime security deal continue.

The new rules set 15 as the minimum age for social media access, with stricter verification and safety controls introduced for teens aged 15 and 16.

US officials have released an interim agreement that ends fighting on all fronts for 60 days and sets out provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the agreement marks an important moment for the region and demonstrates the value of negotiations in resolving disputes that have strained international relations for years.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said the memorandum was signed by the presidents of the United States and Iran and endorsed by him in his role as mediator.

More than 770,000 children are experiencing heightened distress from repeated exposure to violence, loss and displacement, with many unable to return home because of ongoing fighting and the threat of unexploded ordnance, Corsi’s statement declared.

A proposed US–Iran ceasefire draft that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions could reshape global energy flows, stabilise oil prices, and redefine geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

World leaders have welcomed a tentative Iran–US peace deal that includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging swift implementation and sustained restraint to secure lasting regional stability.

The agreement, reached on Sunday, sets out a framework aimed at ending more than 100 days of active conflict between the two countries.

The Iran squad arrived after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their base camp earlier, to a rousing sendoff ahead of their opening game against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday.

Gharibabadi said Iran and the United States will sign the finalised draft of a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland on June 19.

Trump described the proposed agreement as a firm guarantee against nuclear escalation, saying it would establish “a wall to no nuclear weapon.”

The 55-member continental organisation warned that these developments "risk further destabilising an already fragile situation."

A petition challenging the law had been filed by AIDA, an umbrella group representing 19 international nongovernmental relief organisations working in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.

Iranian football supporters have been left in uncertainty after their World Cup ticket allocation was reportedly withdrawn shortly before kickoff, with the FFIRI protesting the move as it also raises wider concerns over visa delays and team logistics ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory said Israeli authorities had provided military and financial backing that helped sustain settler violence, while failing to hold perpetrators accountable.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said earlier strikes were a "warning" after Israel struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut.

The embassy issued the remarks on Saturday in response to comments by US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack on Friday, who praised the consulate in Türkiye for processing visas for Iranian players a day earlier.

According to the agency, the impact is expected to intensify in the coming months, even if the conflict in the Middle East eases, as planting seasons are disrupted by input shortages and high production costs, threatening future harvests and food prices.

The wounded peacekeeper was evacuated to Beirut but later died of his injuries. Two other peacekeepers were also injured and are receiving treatment at a UNIFIL base.

Since January 2026, OHCHR has recorded at least 12 attacks against police, killing more than 53 civilians including 35 police personnel, five boys, and one woman. Four attacks were recorded in May alone, killing 12 police workers.

Lebanon says over 3,300 people have been killed and more than 10,000 injured since the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah resumed in March.

US President Donald Trump has said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed that "all shooting will stop." Iran has suspended negotiations as it insists there can be no peace that does not include Lebanon.

New Zealand has long maintained that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law and undermine prospects for a negotiated two-state solution.

Referee Alaa Abu Taha, a referee with the Palestinian Football Association and a displaced resident of Rafah, says football has become the “only outlet” for many people in Gaza.

According to the OIC, the listing represents recognition of allegations that have been documented through international mechanisms and reflects growing international attention on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

According to Saudi authorities, over 1.6 million Muslims took part in this year's pilgrimage. The majority of the pilgrims travelled from outside Saudi Arabia, while others were residents and citizens of the kingdom.

The figures, based on data from Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, were cited by spokesperson Ricardo Pires when he addressed journalists on Friday. He added that 55 children have been killed and 212 injured since the latest ceasefire took effect on April 16.

After Guterres sent Israel a warning letter about its possible inclusion on the list in August last year, Danon reportedly responded by rejecting the potential designation, according to Patten.

Under the sanctions, any assets linked to the designated group that fall under US jurisdiction are frozen. US individuals and companies are similarly prohibited from conducting any business with the entity.

Testimonies collected by IHCR and other rights groups have described a range of alleged abuses against Palestinian prisoners during detention that the organisation characterises as severe violations of dignity and, in some cases, sexual torture.

Internet monitoring group Netblocks similarly reported signs of partial restoration but cautioned that it was unclear whether the recovery would continue.

During the phone conversation, Abdelatty stressed the importance of prioritising diplomacy as the sole option to resolve outstanding issues and protect the region from the risks of an expanding conflict.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that a deal to end the war with Iran has been "largely negotiated."

He further explained that the actions by the Israeli Minister amount to incitement to hatred and violence against Palestinians and called on the European Union to also impose sanctions on the Israeli official. 

The war has disrupted energy markets and supply chains, contributing to higher fuel costs, increased transport and production expenses, and added pressure on already fragile fiscal positions in several developing economies.

At least 430 activists were detained and moved to Israel on Monday after Israeli forces intercepted several boats carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza off the coast of Cyprus.

The video, published on Ben Gvir's X account with the caption "That's how we welcome the terrorism supporters. Welcome to Israel," shows the activists on the deck of a military boat while the Israeli national anthem plays. The video then shows the activists in detention in Israel, where Ben Gvir is seen waving an Israeli flag.

Under the new arrangement, pilgrims travelling for Hajj will be allowed to send their luggage directly from their home countries to their accommodation facilities in Saudi Arabia before they arrive in the Kingdom.

The World Health Organisation said that since March 2,169 attacks on health care resulted in 116 deaths and 263 injuries, including 23 attacks and 18 deaths since the ceasefire was first announced, further undermining access to life-saving services.

The fallout is being felt far beyond the Middle East, with UN agencies warning that rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping routes and growing financial uncertainty are placing mounting pressure on economies, labour markets and vulnerable households across Asia and other developing regions

"Nakba" means "catastrophe" in Arabic and marks the displacement of over 700,000 Palestinians in 1948 during the Arab-Israeli war, which led to the establishment of the state of Israel.

Meanwhile, Fars quoted a senior official of the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as saying that 30 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Wednesday night.