Israeli attacks Lebanon’s Seddiqine, Tuffahta Israeli air strikes have attacked Seddiqine and Tuffahta in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency reported. The military earlier attacked the towns of Kafra, Majdal Selem and Souaneh, the report said.
Iran sought to rally BRICS countries against US and Israeli military action on Thursday, casting the regional conflict as resistance to American power as concerns over maritime security and energy disruption dominated the bloc’s foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi.
Israel’s Smotrich leads settler raid into Joseph’s Tomb in the occupied West Bank Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 08:46 Far-right minister vows to make Israeli presence at the site permanent, despite it being located in the heart of a Palestinian city Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is surrounded by settlers at the end of the resettlement ceremony of Sa-Nur, south of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank on 19 April 2026 (Marco Longari/AFP) Off Hundreds of Israeli settlers, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stormed Joseph’s Tomb in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday. Under heavy military guard, Smotrich and the settlers entered the site in the early hours after Israeli troops raided parts of the city and sealed checkpoints to secure the visit. The far-right minister vowed to make the Israeli presence at the site permanent, despite it being located in the heart of a Palestinian city administered by the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Trump, Xi agree on need for Hormuz to stay open, White House says The White House said that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed on the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for the free flow of energy. The two leaders discussed the topic during a meeting today in Beijing, as Trump continues his three-day state visit to China. US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 14 May 2026.
Hezbollah drone falls near Israel-Lebanon border, Israeli military says Israel’s military says an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah has landed in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border, injuring several Israelis. It says those injured have been evacuated and hospitalised.
Security forces in Najafabad, a major city in Isfahan province in central Iran, implemented deliberate power outages on January 8 and 9 to facilitate a lethal crackdown on protesters.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday called on BRICS member states and members from the international community to 'unequivocally condemn violations of international law' by the United States and Israel, which come against the backdrop of the escalating tensions and recent conflict in West Asia.
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], May 14 (ANI): Haryana minister Arvind Kumar Sharma on Thursday said that people should not panic over global crises and expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to deal with any situation following PM's appeal to conserve fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Israel army says striking Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Israel's military said it launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, hours before US-brokered talks between the two countries were set to begin in Washington.
India says attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman's coast 'unacceptable' India said that an Indian-flagged ship had been attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday and all crew on board were safe. "The attack ... is unacceptable and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted," India's foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari emphasized the defeat of the US in the war of aggression against Iran due to the bravery and steadfastness of the armed forces and the support of the nation.
Vessel seized near UAE’s Fujairah, now heading towards Iranian waters A vessel being “taken by unauthorised personnel” near the UAE’s Fujairah, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (Ukmto) Centre. The organisation said the vessel reported being at anchor some 70km from Fujairah when it was seized, and is now heading towards Iran’s territorial waters.
Parham Mehrabi, 18, was killed by direct fire from security forces in Mashhad on January 8, 2026, while standing alongside his father, sources familiar with the matter told Iran International.
Iran’s foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships Tthe Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships if they coordinate with Iran’s naval forces, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. The minister is currently attending the Brics foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.
A standoff over the island could put the two nations into a very dangerous situation, the Chinese leader has said Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into "a very dangerous situation," describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are likely to shift their focus toward private placements and syndicated loans if the conflict involving Iran continues, according to a recent report from Fitch Ratings. 'GCC banks are likely to make greater use of private placements and syndicated loans if the Iran conflict persists,' it noted.
Washington DC [US], May 14 (ANI): A divergence in tone has emerged within the United States leadership over China's role in managing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the border conflict in West Asia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Beijing to take a more active diplomatic role to
Ein Hod: The ethnically cleansed Palestinian village that became an Israeli artists' colony Submitted by Samah Watad on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:40 Displaced Palestinians are now living near galleries and museums built inside the homes they lost in 1948 A sign indicates the direction of the northern Israeli village of Ein Hod, a haven for artists, which was originally an Arab village before the mass expulsion of Palestinians in the 1948 Nakba (Ahed Izhiman/AFP) Off The stone village of Ein Hod sits on the slopes of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Narrow winding roads, old cactus fences and galleries are scattered between preserved Palestinian homes. When Yara Mahajneh, an independent Palestinian artist, arrived there one evening carrying equipment for an exhibition, she found gates, guards and restricted entry surrounding the quiet artists' village.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kuwait’s detention of four Iranian nationals who were sailing on a boat in the Persian Gulf drew condemnation from Iran’s top diplomat, who called for their immediate release.
Xi says 'ready to work' with Trump to open new chapter in US-China relations The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a readout of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping. President Xi said that he stands "ready to work" with Trump to open a new chapter in US-China relations. The two major world leaders agreed to frame their ties as "constructive, strategic and stable" in a new arrangement that will guide their relationship for the next three years and beyond.
