In front of a simple tent in Gaza that offers no protection from the cold or the heat, in a crowded camp where tents lack privacy and basic services, Umm Ahmad sat down to speak to UN News about her life in Gaza before the war and what it has become now.
How Europeans are saying no to rearmament and conscription Submitted by John Rees on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:11 As governments increasingly pursue militaristic policies, protests and anti-war messaging are spreading across the continent Holding signs that say 'no to wars', protesters take part in an anti-war demonstration in Berlin, Germany, on 3 October 2024 (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP) On Half of young people aged 16-29 would never fight for Britain if war broke out, a new opinion poll has revealed. The pollsters summarised young people's attitudes as being "why fight for a country that isn't fighting for you? " The poll is not a one-off.
A day after President Trump announced an emerging initial peace deal with Iran, Lebanese people wondered what it meant for the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.
Proposed framework hinges on a 60-day truce, reopening strait of Hormuz, and revived talks on limiting Iran nuclear programme • Middle East crisis: live updates Donald Trump has said a “memorandum of understanding” in talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran “has been largely negotiated”. Official details of the deal remain scant and it remains possible some aspects of the memo could change, but here is what we know so far about the potential agreement that could bring an end to the war. Continue reading...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed act of aggression against Iran would trigger a “devastating and hellish” response extending across the region and beyond.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss the latest diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the continued brutal attacks by the Zionist regime against Lebanon over the past several days.
Tehran says armed forces remain on highest alert Iranian officials said the country’s armed forces remain at the highest level of operational readiness across missile, air, naval, ground, space and cyber domains, warning that any renewed attack would trigger a forceful response. The statement said Iran’s military maintains active deterrence capabilities and is prepared to respond to threats on both a regional and broader scale. The remarks also invoked the liberation of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq War as a symbol of resistance and military success.
Video: Israel kills Palestinian police officers in overnight Gaza strike Israel killed at least five Palestinian police officers after carrying out overnight airstrike attacks on northern Gaza, according to local authorities and international reports. The attack targeted a police position in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza City as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza amid worsening famine conditions, mass displacement and the destruction of civilian infrastructure across the territory. Several others were also reported to be wounded in the attack.
Video: Red Cross expands Rafah field hospital amid Gaza crisis The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah is undergoing development and expansion to increase its capacity to provide vital services for Palestinians in southern Gaza. Initially designed to be a temporary medical centre, the hospital will see improvements to its outpatient clinic, emergency department, operating room and post-operative care facilities, and will increase the number of beds from 60 to 72. Due to Israel's ongoing blockade and genocidal war on Gaza, medical facilities face severe shortages of supplies, equipment and specialised doctors and experts.
New posts 09:54 Revolutionary Guards Commander Warns US About 'Repeated Aggression' Ahmad Vahidi After reports that a peace deal between Iran and the US had been "largely negotiated, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the United States about "repeated aggression.
Ex-Israeli security chief says 'Iran won the war' Former head of Israel's domestic security council, Giora Eiland, said Iran emerged as the winner of the latest conflict involving the United States and Israel, arguing that both Washington and Tel Aviv now face a difficult strategic situation. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, the Israeli security official said, “Iran won the war, perhaps by a few points, but it is a clear victory. ” Eiland said Iran’s leadership remained intact and had demonstrated resilience throughout the conflict, allowing Tehran to project strength in its dealings with the United States and its allies.
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
TEHRAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Saturday Iran and the United States are working to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war.
US indefinitely suspends Japan missile delivery due to Iran war shortages The US has warned Japan of severe delays to the delivery of hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on account of shortages caused by the war on Iran, according to the Financial Times. The FT reported that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi about the delay in a call earlier in May. US warns Japan of severe delays in Tomahawk deliveries due to Iran war https://t.
Iran and the United States appeared to move closer Saturday to a framework to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said an agreement had been largely negotiated and regional leaders urged Washington to accept a deal.
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Iran has released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz, which could make things even harder for thousands of sailors stuck on ships in the Middle East. More than 20,000 sailors are trapped on about 2,000 ships. Many cannot leave their vessels, have limited food and fresh water, and are worried about their safety in a war zone.
Iran, Pakistan send revised peace proposal to US, sources tell Reuters Iran and Pakistan have submitted a revised proposal to the United States to bring about the end of the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported, citing two Pakistani sources familiar with the negotiations. The US response to the proposal is expected by Sunday, the sources added, confirming US President Donald Trump’s earlier comments to Axios that he will make the decision on whether to resume the war or make a deal by then.
Israeli military says soldier killed near Lebanon border The Israeli army reported on Saturday that a soldier was killed near the border with Lebanon, bringing the number of Israeli troops killed since the conflict began to 22. The military told AFP that he was killed on Friday during “operational activity in northern Israel”.
Pakistan official says Iran war interim deal is in final phase An interim deal between the US and Iran is in its final phase and is “fairly comprehensive to terminate the war”, Reuters reported on Saturday, quoting a Pakistani official involved in negotiations. However, the official added that “it is never over till it is done”. Reuters reported that the proposed framework for an end to the conflict would unfold in three stages: formalling ending the war, resolving the Hormuz crisis, and launching a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, with the possibility for extension.
