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Despite a ceasefire in effect since April 17, Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire killed 41 people and wounded 89 others in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the toll, warning further escalation could drive casualties higher.
A fire at the Tuapse seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Region has been fully extinguished. The blaze was triggered by a Ukrainian drone attack late April 30 to early May 1. Over 130 personnel and 40-plus equipment units helped contain the fire.
Russian air defenses shot down a drone over an industrial site in the city of Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, on the afternoon of May 2. The regional governor said emergency crews are at the scene. The Russian Defense Ministry also said it intercepted 123 Ukrainian drones over 13 regions that day.
Murder rates in Palestinian communities in Israel have soared, sparking accusations of state complicity and neglect. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's hardline stance on Jewish violence contrasts sharply with his inaction toward rising crime in Arab areas. Critics cite a 'two-tier' policing system and chronic underinvestment as fueling the crisis.
Despite a ceasefire in effect since April 17, Israel launched airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on May 2, killing at least 10 people. Hezbollah has vowed to continue attacking Israeli forces. The ceasefire has been widely described as nominal, with ongoing hostilities.
Mali has begun investigating five soldiers, including three active-duty personnel, for suspected links to last week's coordinated attacks on military bases across the country. The attacks, which killed the defense minister and forced Russian-backed forces from Kidal, were claimed by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM and separatist groups, raising fears of further instability.
Russia’s new ambassador to North Macedonia, Dmitry Zykov, has accused Skopje of providing military-technical aid to Kyiv and leading NATO in per-capita support for Ukraine. He expressed deep disappointment, arguing the moves contradict the true interests of the Macedonian people.
The New York Times reports that the Pentagon's partial withdrawal from Germany is a penalty for Berlin's refusal to support the U.S. military campaign against Iran. Washington is displeased with Germany's stance, and the move follows criticism from Chancellor Merz.
Chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp said the planned US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany is a 'wake-up call' but not 'cause for panic,' urging Europe to enhance its security autonomy. He called on Germany to take more responsibility and coordinate with European NATO partners to assume conventional capabilities. The Pentagon has announced the withdrawal will occur within 6-12 months.
