TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least five people were killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) in southern California, including three victims and two suspected shooters, according to police.
Israel's Netanyahu praises naval forces for raiding Gaza-bound flotilla Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised navy personnel for raiding a Gaza-bound flotilla on Monday. The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli naval forces raided and seized several of its vessels near Cyprus in the latest attack on the aid mission in international waters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised navy personnel for intercepting a Gaza-bound flotilla on Monday.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions across the region remain high after Israeli forces intercepted more Gaza-bound aid boats, triggering protests and diplomatic criticism from several countries. At the same time, Iran says US behaviour is damaging efforts to reach a diplomatic solution, while military activity continues in Lebanon and concerns grow over the wider regional fallout from the conflict. Political pressure is also building in Washington as more Americans oppose further escalation with Tehran.
Coordinated disinformation campaigns portraying government critics as “foreign agents” are silencing dissent and fueling intimidation and violence under Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. ‘Building up Imaginary Enemies’ reveals a growing pattern in which Indonesian authorities – including the military – deploy online disinformation to target journalists, activists, academics […] The post Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists ‘foreign agents’ appeared first on Amnesty International .
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that negotiations do not mean surrender, emphasizing that Tehran enters talks with dignity by safeguarding the rights of the Iranian nation.
Iran says US behaviour undermining diplomatic efforts Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the “contradictory and excessive behaviours” of the United States remain a serious obstacle to diplomacy, according to Iran’s ISNA news agency. Speaking during a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Araghchi said Iran’s deep mistrust of the US stemmed from what he described as repeated breaches of promises by Washington. Araghchi said Tehran had entered diplomatic talks aimed at ending the conflict out of a “responsible outlook”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Iranian commander warned the US and its allies against making another “strategic mistake” or miscalculation against Iran, stressing that Iranian Armed Forces are more prepared and powerful than before and stand ready to respond decisively to any new act of aggression.
New posts Featured entry 08:13 Any Agreement With Iran Must Be Approved By Congress, Says Graham Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (file photo) Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has again said that any agreement between the United States and Iran must be approved by the US Congress.
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Australian lawmaker denounces Israel's 'kidnapping in international waters' Australian Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the Australian government’s response to Israel’s interception of a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza, accusing Israeli forces of carrying out “piracy and kidnapping in international waters”. In a statement on Monday, Faruqi said it was “beyond comprehension” that the Australian government continued to regard Israel as a friend after “two years of genocide”. Faruqi described the government’s response as “appalling” and expressed support for Australians and other activists aboard the flotilla.
Protesters rally in Athens after Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla Hundreds of people gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens on Monday to protest the Israeli interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla near Cyprus. Demonstrators condemned the seizure of the Gaza-bound aid convoy, which organisers said was attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla on 18 May after it sailed from Turkey the previous week.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A nationwide general strike was staged in Italy on Monday during which participants condemned the country’s increased military spending and voiced support for Palestine in the face of Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
India raises fuel prices again amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions India has increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in a week as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to strain global fuel supplies, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The government raised fuel prices by about 0. 9 rupees per litre in an effort to offset losses caused by rising global crude oil prices.
Tehran [Iran], May 19 (ANI): Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose film 'It Was Just An Accident' received an Oscar nomination and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year, has reportedly been summoned for a court hearing in Iran this week, Deadline said. According to local media reports, the hearing is linked to a retrial in a case involving charges of 'propaganda activity against the regime.
Canberra urges humane treatment for Australians held after Gaza flotilla raid Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was urgently seeking confirmation about the welfare of Australians believed to have been detained after Israeli forces intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla vessels in international waters on Monday. In a statement to Al Jazeera, the department said Australia expected any detainees to be treated humanely and in accordance with international norms. The department also warned Australians against attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, saying participants risked injury, death, arrest or deportation.
Israel intercepts more Gaza-bound aid boats with 'fully equipped naval fleet' Israeli forces intercepted dozens of boats on Monday that were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, according to flotilla organisers. Activists said Israel deployed a “fully equipped naval fleet”, while armed troops using speed boats intercepted and boarded vessels in international waters off Cyprus before detaining hundreds of participants. The latest operation comes two weeks after Israeli forces intercepted 22 flotilla vessels off the coast of Greece and detained 181 volunteers involved in the humanitarian mission.
How Israel's war on Gaza has made Hajj an unreachable dream Submitted by Sara Awad on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 20:41 Palestinians have been blocked from a deeply spiritual journey of renewal, devotion and healing - at a time when they need it most Muslim pilgrims walk next to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 18 May, 2026 (Reuters) On While thousands of Muslims prepare to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, Palestinians in Gaza have been deprived yet again of the opportunity to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam, as Israel retains control over the Rafah border. Year after year, Palestinians in Gaza have been prevented from leaving the territory to perform Hajj - a sacred pilgrimage that is the once-in-a-lifetime duty of all Muslims, provided they are physically and financially able. Instead, we are forced to watch the pilgrimage from afar.
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): People from across the country have expressed their disappointment over the price hike on petrol and diesel after the government increased the rice on fuel by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by 87 paise, climbing from Rs 97. 77 to Rs 98.
