Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
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Iran International wins four WAN-IFRA Middle East digital media awards
Iran International won four top prizes at the 2026 WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Middle East, with projects recognized for innovation, audience engagement, data visualization and participatory storytelling under repression.
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'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest
'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest The organisers of the Eurovision song contest have always maintained that they want to keep politics out of the event. In practice, however, politics has always played a major role, with rows over international affairs, human rights and domestic unrest popping up each year. The 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal that overthrew the country's dictatorship and led to independence for its African colonies was sparked off by the airing of Portugal's Eurovision entry for that year, E depois do adeus ("And After the Farewell"), by Paulo de Carvalho.
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UN says Israel displaced nearly 40,000 Palestinians in West Bank
UN says Israel displaced nearly 40,000 Palestinians in West Bank Israel has driven nearly 40,000 Palestinians from their homes across the occupied West Bank since the start of last year, according to the United Nations. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, cited data from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs during a briefing at UN headquarters in New York. He said ongoing demolitions and other Israeli measures continue to force Palestinians from their homes.
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Putin believes Ukraine conflict heading towards end
The Russian president has said it is possible that he will meet with Vladimir Zelensky once final agreements have been reached Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world concluded on May 9, while President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a series of meetings with foreign leaders who came to Mosc
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Putin believes Ukraine conflict is nearing its end
The Russian president has said he could meet with Vladimir Zelensky once final agreements have been reached Victory Day celebrations across Russia and around the world concluded on May 9, while President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a series of meetings with foreign leaders who came to Moscow and spoke to journalists about the Ukraine conflict, Russia-China ties, and other international issues.
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Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon, raising Lebanon death toll to 23
Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon, raising Lebanon death toll to 23 Israeli forces have killed at least four people in a fresh wave of attacks in southern Lebanon, pushing today’s death toll to at least 23. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone fired a guided missile at a motorcycle near shops along the Toul–Doueir road, killing one person. At the same time, Israeli warplanes carried out strikes in Nabatieh, killing three young men, the report said.
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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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Oil chiefs warn Hormuz closure exposes fragility of global energy system
Oil chiefs warn Hormuz closure exposes fragility of global energy system Senior figures in the oil and gas industry say the war involving Iran is set to reshape the global energy system, warning that recent disruptions have exposed deep structural weaknesses. Speaking to CNBC, industry leaders said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has laid bare how vulnerable global supply chains are to shocks. They warned the disruption will drive a fundamental shift in the energy landscape, with governments and companies expected to place far greater emphasis on resilience.
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Latmiya: Inside the Ashura rituals shaping Iran’s wartime narrative
Latmiya: Inside the Ashura rituals shaping Iran’s wartime narrative In darkened halls across Iran , hundreds of men dressed in black beat their chests in unison as religious eulogists chant rhythmic laments of martyrdom, sacrifice and war. The performances, often lit in red and shared widely on YouTube and social media in Iran, have become a recurring feature of the country's wartime atmosphere since the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025. Known as latmiyah, these mourning recitations are rooted in Ashura rituals commemorating the martyrdom of Shia Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
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Jewish settler attack wounds two Palestinian women in occupied West Bank
Jewish settler attack wounds two Palestinian women in occupied West Bank Israeli settlers have wounded two Palestinian women in an attack on communities south of Nablus, Wafa reported. Witnesses said a group of settlers threw stones at homes in the Wadi al-Hajj Issa area between Jurish village and the town of Aqrabah on Saturday evening. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its teams treated two women wounded in the assault, including a 35-year-old pregnant woman and a 65-year-old woman.
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Global oil stocks drop almost 270 million barrels since start of Iran war
Global oil stocks drop almost 270 million barrels since start of Iran war Global oil inventories are falling sharply as the Israeli-US war on Iran constrains crude flows from the Gulf following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Bloomberg report. The data shows stockpiles declined by about 4. 8 million barrels per day between March 1 and April 25, pushing global reserves towards their lowest levels since 2018.
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No ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz in past 24h: Report
Tehran [Iran], May 9 (ANI): No ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, RT reported, quoting data by the Marine Traffic. As per reports, prior to the US-Iran war, the daily average was more than 130 vessels.
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Qatari LNG tanker heads to Strait of Hormuz in first transit since Iran war began
Qatari LNG tanker heads to Strait of Hormuz in first transit since Iran war began A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, potentially becoming the first of its kind to pass through the waterway since the war on Iran began. Shipping data from LSEG shows the Al Kharaitiyat departed Ras Laffan and is sailing towards the strait en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan. If it completes the journey, it would mark the first known transit by a Qatari LNG tanker through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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US says naval blockade on Iran continues, 58 vessels diverted
US says naval blockade on Iran continues, 58 vessels diverted The United States says it is maintaining its naval blockade on Iran, with operations ongoing in the region. US Central Command said in a post on X its forces have intercepted dozens of vessels since mid-April as part of efforts to enforce the blockade. It added that, since 13 April, US forces have diverted 58 commercial ships and disabled four others to stop them from reaching Iranian ports.
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Syrian president discusses security with Lebanon PM
Syrian president discusses security with Lebanon PM Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met in Damascus on Saturday to strengthen ties established since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. According to a statement from the Syrian presidency, the two sides discussed “developing economic and trade cooperation” as well as “bolstering security coordination in order to support stability and confront challenges”.
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Israeli attacks kill 18 in Lebanon, 3 Israeli soldiers injured
Israeli attacks kill 18 in Lebanon, 3 Israeli soldiers injured The Israeli army has killed at least 18 people in Lebanon so far on Saturday in a series of air strikes, despite the three-week ceasefire arrangement. This includes two killed in Nahiteih - a Syrian man and his 12-year-old daughter - three in Nahrain, three in Saadiyat, three in Haboush and seven in Saksakiyeh, which included a child. Three Israeli soldiers were also wounded by a Hezbollah drone which hit northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, according to the Israeli military.
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Iran questions ‘seriousness’ of the US to Turkish foreign minister
Iran questions ‘seriousness’ of the US to Turkish foreign minister Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed scepticism to his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Saturday regarding the motivations of the United States in ceasefire negotiations during a phone call between the nations. “The recent escalation of tensions by US forces and their multiple ceasefire violations reinforce suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the US side on the path of diplomacy,” Araghchi was quoted as saying by Iranian media. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was expecting a response from the Iranians on a proposed settlement to permanently end hostilities, which Iran has not yet commented on.
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New Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills seven, including a young girl
New Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills seven, including a young girl Lebanon said on Saturday that a new Israeli air strike in the south of the country had killed seven people, including a young girl. The strike was part of a series of bombardments carried out by the Israeli army despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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High Gas Prices Are Just the Beginning
How the economic shock waves of Trump’s Iran war will be felt globally.
