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Save the Children reports that conflict in Lebanon has killed or injured an average of seven children per day since March, citing at least 257 child deaths and 1,039 injuries. The report highlights ongoing displacement and infrastructure destruction despite ceasefire efforts, with over 100,000 children at risk of missing school.
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have intensified attacks over the past day, raising fears of a return to all-out conflict. The Houthis also claimed drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, while UN officials urged restraint to avoid further suffering.
At least 68 people have died in a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia, as rescue teams work to find those trapped in collapsed buildings. Aftershocks and landslides are hindering relief efforts, with many people still awaiting aid.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will have to fight alone if it continues to escalate the conflict with Iran. The warning came amid a pause in hostilities after the most serious exchange of fire since an April ceasefire. Trump demanded both sides stop attacks and proceed with peace negotiations.
After more than two days of fierce fighting in Mogadishu between government forces and opposition groups, Somalia's federal government says order has been restored. The opposition, however, rejects President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's authority and vows to continue pressing for elections, as the UN reports 13 dead, 189 wounded, and thousands displaced.
Heavy clashes between government forces and opposition militias in Mogadishu on July 10–11 forced civilians to flee, amid planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension. Witnesses reported mortar attacks and fires, while former leaders accused the government of targeting their homes with heavy weapons. The U.S. and U.K. condemned the violence and called for dialogue.
The US-Iran conflict spread across the Gulf region on day 96, with new airstrikes and claims of drone downings. Secretary of State Rubio stated the US will only lift sanctions if Iran abandons enriched uranium, rejecting a deal related to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments come amid continued uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Representatives from Lebanon and Israel met in Washington on June 3 for two-day talks to de-escalate the conflict. Lebanon seeks a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from southern areas, while Israel demands Hezbollah disarm. The talks occur amid ongoing clashes and regional pressures involving Iran and the U.S.
At least 52 guerrilla fighters have died in clashes between two rival armed groups in a strategic cocaine production and trafficking area in southeastern Colombia. The bloodiest clashes in recent months occurred in the jungle region of Guaviare province, near the village of Barranco Colorado. A faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) involved in the fighting confirmed the death toll, but Reuters could not independently verify the figure.
