Civil defense and rescue centre in Lebanon struck by Israel, killing two An Israeli strike targeting the a civil defense and rescue centre in southern Lebanon killed two paramedics and wounded several others, the National News Agency reported. The Islamic Message Scouts Association, whose centre was hit, earlier mourned the first member killed, saying he "was martyred while performing his humanitarian duty in his hometown".
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday sparked a political controversy after making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while criticising the Centre's foreign policy and relations with neighbouring countries.
Iran says its charging fees for 'services' in Hormuz Strait, not tolls Iran has stressed that it does not impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but rather a "certain fee" for services and measures that protect the environment Esmaeil Baghaei, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the fees would be allocated to "services that are provided, navigational services, in addition to measures to protect the environment" of the waterway, the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. He stressed once again that these fees "should not be described as tolls or duties". At a presser on Monday, Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran is “not charging tolls” on passage through the Strait of Hormuz but rather a “certain fee” for “navigational services” and measures to “protect the environment of the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman”.
UAE and Bahrain fail to join GCC condemnation of Somaliland opening embassy in Jerusalem Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:48 A range of Arab and Muslim states denounce 'illegal' move by the breakaway Somali state Somaliland prison guards parade at the 35th Independence Day celebrations near the presidential palace in Hargeisa's Shap neighbourhood on 18 May 2026 (Kang-Chun Cheng/AFP) Off The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have failed to join fellow Gulf states in condemning Somaliland's plan to open a new embassy in Jerusalem. Somaliland’s ambassador to Israel , Mohamed Hagi, said on Tuesday that the move came after Israel became the first and only state to recognise the breakaway Somali region in 2025. “Israel will also establish its embassy in Hargeisa, reflecting growing friendship, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation between our two peoples,” he added, referring to the Somaliland capital.
Israel killed over 900 in Gaza since start of ceasefire Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have killed 906 Palestinians and injured 2,747 others since the ceasefire began in October. A total of 72,803 people have been killed during the over two years of Israel's genocidal war on the territory. Thousands more are missing and presumed dead under the rubble.
Tehran [Iran], May 26 (ANI): The Iranian government announced plans to restore international internet access in the 'coming days', following a decision by a special cyberspace task force formed to review restrictions imposed on connectivity.
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Amidst US-Iran conflict and ongoing deliberations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Quad Foreign Ministers who met in New Delhi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the Iranian closure of the crticial strategic waterway. Further the Quad ministers also announced a landmark joint port project in Fiji to counter 'deteriorating' strategic circumstances in the Indo-Pacific.
Tehran [Iran], May 26 (ANI): As the security situation continues to evolve in the West Asia and Gulf region, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Tuesday that the area would no longer serve as a shield to American military bases. He made the statement while delivering remarks as the Hajj pilgrimage commences.
Iran seeks to release $24bn funds frozen overseas in potential deal with the US Iran is seeking to release around $24bn of its funds frozen overseas in a potential deal with the US, the Tasnim news agency reported. According to source close to Tehran's negotiation team, the frozen funds must be released under a memorandum of understanding that is being discussed with Washington. The report added that Iran's leading negotiator Mohammad Baqr Qalibaf's visit to Qatar aimed to reach an agreement to implement this demand.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source provided details on Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s visit to Doha, saying the trip focused on efforts to secure the release of $12 billion in Iran’s frozen funds at the start of implementation of a possible Iran-US memorandum of understanding.
Israel drops white phosphorus bombs in Lebanon: Report Lebanese state-media is reporting Israel's use of white phosphorus bombs in Shebaa, south east of Lebanon, on Tuesday. White phosphorous is an incendiary chemical that ignites when in contact with air and can cause severe burns in people or structures it comes into contact with. Leading human rights groups have slammed Israel's use of such chemicals as "unlawful", with evidence of it being utilised in Lebanon in recent times.
Iran's Supreme Leader vows Middle East will no longer be 'safe haven' for the US Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Tuesday that countries in the region will no longer be a "safe haven" for the US and its military bases. He called on Muslim states and international governements to "pursue shared interests" for creating a new regional and global order. "I sincerely invite all Islamic countries and governments to friendship and cooperation for the common good," Khamenei added.
Israel issues displacement threats in Lebanon's Nabatieh Israel's Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Tuesday issued expulsion orders for residents of Nabatieh, south Lebanon. The threats come amid reports of the Israeli army readying itself to expand its offensive in the country.
The move to target Hezbollah could further complicate indirect peace talks between the US and Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon to deliver what he described as a decisive blow to the armed group.
Iran war: Cheerleaders of foreign bombs do not have Iranian interests at heart Submitted by Ghazal Tanhaei on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 20:58 Those who dance over bodies shredded into pieces and call Iranian officials targeted by US-Israeli bombs 'cutlet' dehumanise their fellow countrymen. No good will come of it Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad tears up a picture of the now deceased Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the UN offices in Geneva on 17 February 2026 (Valentin Flauraud/AFP) On Twenty years ago, I watched Saddam Hussein's execution on satellite TV. I have never forgotten that moment.
Israel kills five Palestinians in central Gaza Israeli attacks on al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, killed at least five Palestinians and wounded several others on Tuesday. Elsewhere south of the territory, a child succumbed to wounds she sustained during an Israeli air strike earlier this week in Khan Younis. The latest killings represent an escalation of assaults in the besieged enclave despite a ceasefire deal that came into effect in October.
Surging inflation and worsening economic hardship in Iran have sharply increased the cost of hygiene and medical supplies for around 45,000 people living with spinal cord injuries, the Iranian news website Khabar Online reported on Tuesday.
Israeli army calls up reservists to expand operation in Lebanon: Report The Israeli army has begun mobilsing reserve soldiers in order to expand its offensive in Lebanon, according to Israel's public broadcaster KAN. The comments came after reports that Israeli military leaders discussed on Sunday renewed strikes on Beirut. On Tuesday, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported continued Israeli attacks, especially south of the country.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of advancing technological capabilities and adopting cutting-edge know-how in the country’s defense and security strategies, highlighting the importance of continuous modernization in military systems.
Mali’s new turmoil tests Algerian bid to reclaim mediator role in the Sahel Submitted by Samira Elsaidi on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:27 Latest crisis in Mali offers Algiers a chance to regain diplomatic influence on a key security issue, but distrust prevails in Bamako Black smoke rises above buildings in the Malian capital Bamako after attacks by the Azawad Liberation Front and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, 26 April 2026 (AFP) Off Recent fighting in Mali that has weakened the ruling junta has revived a familiar question in the Sahel : can Algeria , once the region’s leading mediator, regain a role that many in Bamako openly question? On 25 April, an alliance of Tuareg separatists linked to the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a group seeking independence for a region in northern Mali, and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated coalition, launched a surprise attack on Malian military and government sites. They seized key towns, such as Kidal, and army bases, blockaded the capital city, Bamako, and killed the country’s defence minister, Sadio Camara , in the most serious challenge to the government since it came to power in 2020.
