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An attack on a South Korean-operated cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz may change Seoul's stance on joining a US-led maritime security coalition, analysts say. The incident has raised concerns over safety in a key oil route and could push Seoul to rethink its cautious approach.
'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,' a documentary the BBC refused to broadcast over impartiality concerns, won a BAFTA in the Current Affairs category. Its producers criticised the BBC during the ceremony, accusing it of censorship. The film, later aired by Channel 4, highlights attacks on healthcare workers in Gaza.
This year's Victory Day parade on Red Square was notably scaled back, reflecting the Kremlin's multiple crises. Russia's war in Ukraine is stalling, the economy is cooling, and its traditional influence over ex-Soviet neighbors like Armenia and Azerbaijan is waning as the West and the U.S. move in.
Abraham 'Abe' Foxman, Holocaust survivor and longtime head of the Anti-Defamation League, died at 86. He fiercely defended Israel and fought antisemitism during his 28-year tenure leading the influential advocacy group.
US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 8 to discuss the Iran war, with Washington expected to pressure Beijing to stop purchasing Iranian oil. The visit, originally planned earlier but postponed due to the conflict, aims to rebalance US-China relations.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours have killed 51 people, including two medical workers. The death toll since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 16 has reached 552. Medical workers describe constant threats and a devastating toll.
President Donald Trump warns Washington will target anyone attempting to access Iran's highly enriched uranium, saying the material is under constant US surveillance. The uranium stockpile is a key sticking point in ceasefire talks, with the US demanding its removal while Tehran insists on its right to domestic enrichment.
Food prices in Iran have surged 115% year-on-year amid 73% overall inflation and a record low currency, driven by the U.S.-Israel war and naval blockade. Citizens face severe shortages as subsidies remain under $10 per month. The government blames the conflict while critics point to economic mismanagement and an ongoing internet blackout.
The Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly declares that the era of imposing one-sided will has ended, characterizing ongoing military operations as an inevitable response to provocations. He stresses that strong measures are necessary to protect national sovereignty and end prolonged imposition.
