Four bodies recovered after Israeli strike in southern Lebanon Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that four bodies have been recovered following an Israeli strike on Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon. More than 10 people, including women and children, were also reportedly wounded in the attack. Rescue teams are continuing search operations as efforts to remove rubble remain underway.
Responding to the killing of Pedro João Chaúque, a member of the opposition National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola) party, in Mozambique’s south-western Gaza province on 16 May, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “The killing of Pedro João Chaúque by unknown armed men is extremely […] The post Mozambique: Authorities must promptly investigate killing of opposition figure and bring perpetrators to justice appeared first on Amnesty International .
Iran has mapped out US flight patterns for air defence: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:03 Iran may be in a better position to deploy its air defence systems after mapping out US flight patterns with Russian help, official says An Iranian military truck carries parts of the S-300 air defence missile system during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1980-1988 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq, in Tehran on 21 September 2024 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iranian military commanders may have mapped out flight patterns of US fighter jets and bombers over their skies, raising the risks should US President Donald Trump decide to restart the war on Iran , a US official told The New York Times. The status of Iran’s air defences is likely a critical component as Trump weighs whether or not to resume attacks on Iran. Trump said on Monday that the US was set to resume attacking Iran on Tuesday, but decided against it because of lobbying from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
IAEA chief to brief UN Security Council on UAE nuclear plant attack International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi will brief the UN Security Council on the recent attack targeting a nuclear plant in the UAE, according to a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The drone attack on Sunday caused a fire in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear plant in the Al Dhafra region. Earlier on Friday, the Emirati defence ministry said the drones used in the attack had originated from Iraqi territory.
US sanctions activists aboard Gaza-bound aid flotilla The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on four people aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla organised by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, which is also under US sanctions. Those targeted include European activists Saif Abu Keshek, Jaldia Abubakra Aueda, Hisham Abdallah Sulayman Abu Mahfuz and Mohammed Khatib. Israel has intercepted dozens of aid flotillas after more than 50 vessels departed from the Turkish port of Marmaris last week, in what organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla described as the final stage of their planned journey to Gaza.
US lawmakers press CENTCOM chief over Iran war civilian deaths Democratic Representative John Garamendi questioned Admiral Brad Cooper during a hearing on Tuesday over whether the Pentagon believes hostilities between Tehran and Washington have ceased since last month’s ceasefire announcement. Cooper said the US remained in a ceasefire despite attacks by both sides in recent weeks. “That’s not my question,” Garamendi replied.
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
Long viewed as merely an oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz is now emerging as a digital flashpoint, after Iran floated “protection fees” for subsea fiber-optic cables crossing the waterway in a move experts warn could give Tehran new leverage.
Canada faces pressure over killing of citizen in Israeli strike on Lebanon The Canadian government is facing growing calls to pursue accountability after a Canadian citizen was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon last month. Hassan Haidar, a 38-year-old father of five from Windsor, Ontario, was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the village of Qana near Tyre on 10 April. Al Jazeera questioned Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand over Ottawa’s decision to ask Israel to investigate the killing.
British Airways delays Middle East flights until August British Airways has postponed the resumption of flights to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv until 1 August amid continued instability linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. “Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we have made further changes to our flying schedule to provide greater clarity for our customers,” a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement. British Airways also said it plans to reduce the number of flights to the region once operations resume, with routes including Riyadh and Doha limited to one flight per day.
Trump says US could strike Iran again within days without deal US President Donald Trump said the US could launch another attack on Iran within days if no agreement is reached to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Tehran was “begging to make a deal” and warned that US forces may carry out another strike. “Well, I mean, I’m saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited period of time, because we can’t let them have a new nuclear weapon.
Unite the Kingdom: Hateful theatre of niqab ‘unveiling’ feeds far-right fantasies Submitted by Amina Shareef on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 15:20 The crowd cheered as white women took the stage to tear off their niqabs, symbolising the triumph of the West over Islam - and of men over women Three women laugh as they remove their niqabs on stage, during the Unite the Kingdom rally in London on 16 May 2026 (Social media screengrab) On Three women take the stage. They are dressed in niqabs, draped head to toe in voluminous black fabric, their faces covered. Motioning with their hands, the women egg on the crowd.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stalled the export of key crop nutrients to the economic bloc The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports, Politico wrote on Monday.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stalled the export of key crop nutrients to the economic bloc The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and
Israel orders evacuations in 12 towns in south Lebanon Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued renewed evacuation threats to residents in 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, warning them to leave their homes before anticipated Israeli attacks. The warning comes as Israeli attacks across Lebanon continue despite a supposed ceasefire that came into effect last month.
Tehran [Iran], May 19 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday warned the United States and Israeli forces against any further military action, stating that armed forces of the Islamic Republic would respond by opening new fronts using 'new tools and methods'.
Trump says US was close to launching new strike on Iran US President Donald Trump said the US was within an hour of launching another military attack on Iran before delaying the operation amid efforts to reach a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking at the White House, Trump said naval vessels had already been loaded with missiles and other weapons ahead of the planned strike. He added that the US military could still carry out “another big hit” on Iran as negotiations continue.
San Diego mosque shooting: Social media decries 'dehumanising' coverage and anti-Muslim rhetoric Submitted by Imene Guiza on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:46 Users criticised media framing and widespread Islamophobic speech in the wake of the deadly attack that killed three people Women hug as they wait for the children to walk out of the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, which was attacked by two gunmen on 18 May 2026 (Mike Blake/Reuters) Off A deadly attack on the biggest mosque in San Diego, California, sparked widespread reactions online, with many activists, commentators and social media users condemning the attack, and scrutinising the American political and media environment they say normalises Islamophobic rhetoric and dehumanises Muslim victims. Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, killing three people, including a security guard. Children attending classes at the adjacent Al Rashid School were evacuated from the premises as police cleared the building.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander known as “Abu Lulu” – who has reportedly returned to the battlefield in Sudan – must be removed from their ranks immediately, Amnesty International said today. RSF commander Al-Fatih Abdallah Idris, also known by his alias “Abu Lulu”, was reportedly arrested by the RSF leadership in October 2025 after […] The post Sudan: RSF commander ‘Abu Lulu’ must be removed from battlefield immediately amid war crimes allegations appeared first on Amnesty International .
'Rats are eating our food': Palestinians describe harrowing conditions in Gaza camp Palestinians living in the al-Mawasi refugee camp in southern Gaza have described harrowing scenes of rat-infested tents, poor sanitation and the spread of diseases. They made the comments while waiting to be supported at a Medical Aid for Palestinians' supported primary healthcare centre in Khan Younis. You can read some of the testimonies below: “Rats are eating our food.
