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Israel has deported two foreign activists detained from an aid flotilla on international waters. The two are accused of links to a terrorist organization and illegal activities, which they deny. Spain, Brazil and the UN have called for their immediate release.
One year after a four-day air war in May 2025, both India and Pakistan are celebrating self-proclaimed victories. Analysts warn that unresolved defense vulnerabilities and simmering disputes, particularly over water sharing, leave the region at risk of renewed conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine could soon be over and expressed readiness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country if a lasting peace deal is reached. The remarks came amid a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, sparking cautious optimism. Putin blamed Western "global elites" for the conflict and praised Russian troops during a subdued Victory Day parade featuring North Korean soldiers for the first time.
A Palestinian man was killed and several wounded in an Israeli drone strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on December 7, as Israel continues to violate the October ceasefire. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas official in Ankara on the same day to discuss peace efforts and humanitarian aid for Gaza.
A suicide car bombing at a police station in Bannu district, northwestern Pakistan, killed at least three police officers on Saturday evening. The attack involved an explosive-laden vehicle and gunmen, with subsequent clashes and damage to nearby homes. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and allied groups are suspected.
As the conflict escalates, targeted killings of Palestinian leaders are reported to not weaken but rather strengthen the resistance movement's determination. Analysts argue these assassinations have the opposite effect, boosting the fighting spirit.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concluded talks in Damascus with significant agreements on security, transport, energy, and prisoner issues. A key focus was the release of over 2,000 Syrian detainees in Lebanon, as both sides also addressed border security and a common stance against Hezbollah.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 19 people on Saturday, the Health Ministry said, despite a US-mediated ceasefire now in its third week but not fully observed. The deadliest attack hit al-Saksakieh in Sidon, killing seven including a child. The violence came as the US announced a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in May.
As the U.S. awaits Tehran's response to proposed agreements, Iran is framing control of the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset comparable to a nuclear bomb. Officials say the waterway gives Iran leverage over the global economy and should not be relinquished.
