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An Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon killed six people on Monday, marking a fresh violation of the US-brokered ceasefire. The attack came just days before Lebanese and Israeli officials are scheduled to meet in Washington for talks aimed at stabilizing the truce. Since the ceasefire took effect in April, both sides have continued hostilities, with over 500 people killed in Lebanon.
A U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire has expired, and Russia immediately launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person. President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks, which hit energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
The Lebanon ceasefire that began April 16 is collapsing as Israel and Hezbollah intensify attacks, killing 51 people in 24 hours and sparking international condemnation. Medical workers have been among the casualties, with the UN reporting over 100 health workers killed since conflict started. Hezbollah continues to strike Israeli positions using drones and missiles, while U.S.-led talks in Washington aim to broker a broader peace deal.
At least three people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past 24 hours, despite a three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that took effect on May 9. Russia also accuses Ukraine of over 1,000 ceasefire violations, while Ukrainian authorities report ongoing drone and artillery strikes across multiple regions.
Qatar reported a drone strike on a cargo vessel in its waters, while Kuwait and the UAE intercepted hostile drones, heightening tensions around the US-Iran ceasefire. The fragile truce, in effect since April 8, faces new pressure as naval skirmishes continue in the Gulf. Diplomatic efforts by Qatar and others seek to de-escalate the situation as Iran warns of a decisive response to any aggression.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, effective from May 9 to May 11, and including an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Trump stated the request was made directly and thanked both Putin and Zelenskyy for agreeing, adding that negotiations are ongoing.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a short-term ceasefire declared by Moscow for Victory Day. Despite the truce, attacks continued with Russia claiming to have shot down 264 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine reporting over 140 Russian attacks. President Zelenskyy dismissed the ceasefire as ineffective and vowed continued defense.
On the 70th day of the Iran conflict, the US and Iran traded fire near the Strait of Hormuz and accused each other of breaking the ceasefire. President Trump insisted the truce still held, even as oil prices surged and global shipping faced disruption.
