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The United States is urging Israel to de-escalate military action in Lebanon to strengthen the existing ceasefire and move to the next round of negotiations. A Lebanese official said talks are set for May 17 in Washington, covering security and political issues, including withdrawal and border disputes. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue, putting pressure on the truce.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that Iran's regional approach is cooperative and does not exclude any party. He rejected allegations of hegemonic ambitions, emphasizing dialogue and mutual benefit. The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions and Iran's efforts to bolster ties with neighbors.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan held a phone call today, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views on regional developments. Both sides emphasized cooperation in economic, security, and cultural fields.
President Masoud Pezeshkian says he had a positive meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, pushing back against U.S. assertions of a divided Iranian leadership amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the IRGC has consolidated influence over strategic decision-making in Tehran.
More than two months after a US airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran, grieving families continue to express outrage over what they say was an attack carried out by the American military. The strike in early March 2025 killed numerous children and teachers. Relatives say the attack on a civilian target is unjustifiable, while Iran calls it a war crime.
A U.S. federal judge has released a document alleged to be Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide note, without verifying its authenticity. The handwritten letter, discovered by a cellmate, was filed in a related criminal case. Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The US-Israel conflict with Iran, which began in late February, has devastated Jordan's tourism-dependent economy, with the ancient city of Petra nearly empty of foreign visitors. The sector, accounting for 14% of GDP, has seen bookings plunge and hotels consider closure.
With nearly 60 active conflicts in 2025, the highest war-related death toll in 30 years, and over 120 million displaced, a new Al Jazeera documentary series asks: Why does militarism persist? The series, titled "All Hail the Military," explores the power systems that sustain militarism, highlighting recurring roles such as the profiteer, judge, civilian, fighter, and spectator.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges the UN Security Council to pass a resolution pressuring Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The draft resolution, backed by several Gulf states, could lead to sanctions or military action if Iran does not comply. Rubio frames the upcoming vote as a test of the UN's relevance, given the Trump administration's past criticism of the organization.
The Ivorian government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following persistent opposition criticism over its transparency and independence. The move aims to create a new election management system to restore confidence among all Ivorians and the political class.
