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Germany warns over Israel's advance into southern Lebanon German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul has voiced concern over Israel's expanding ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that further escalation could deepen an already volatile crisis. "The Israeli army's advance further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern," the statement said, adding: "Any further escalation will exacerbate the already tense situation and trigger new waves of displacement within Lebanon."

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was essential to reviving the economy and attracting investments, according to the statement. The United States says some sanctions remain in place despite dismantling most of its Syria sanctions regime and...
The soldier who killed the terrorist also provided emergency medical treatment to one of the wounded, saving their life, a spokesperson from the Gush Etzion Regional Council said.

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading the first round. Follow FRANCE 24's coverage and election results with our team based in Bogota.

Johann Wadephul also called on Israel to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure during its operation against Hezbollah
There were 229 combat clashes at the front, and in the Pokrovsk sector the Russians made 40 attempts to breach the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, losing more than 50 occupiers in the process.

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Some European intelligence officials suggest that the aggressive measures Russia is taking to procure Western technology and defense secrets may be due to the state of its economy.

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Turkey is continuing preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, including arrangements for a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Turkey is continuing preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, including arrangements for a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A family of four from Massachusetts were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia as they were travelling to a wedding. The family wedding will go forward on Sunday in South Carolina but it also will be a time to mourn the loss of Dmitri and Ecaterina Doncev and their two children, Emily and Mark, a relative said Saturday. “A son, a father – the whole family – everyone that has been dear to us,” Carolina Bublik said. The Doncevs were killed when a coach caused a...
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency this morning recorded damage to the outer part of the turbine hall at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which, according to station representatives, was hit by a drone strike yesterday.
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency this morning recorded damage to the outer part of the turbine hall at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which, according to station representatives, was hit by a drone strike yesterday.
May 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining U.S. sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said. (Reporting by Harem Maher and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
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Iran submits new amendments, rejects Trump's ceasefire changes: Report Iran has proposed new amendments to a draft memorandum of understanding being discussed with Washington and has not accepted changes put forward by US President Donald Trump, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency. Citing an informed source, the semi-official outlet reported that Tehran intends to revise the latest draft of the proposed ceasefire agreement as negotiations continue. The source stressed that Trump's prop
Trump continues to post photos of himself with Xi.

The military has carried out 62 airstrikes on alleged drug traffickers as part of Operation Southern Spear since September. The post Death toll from US strikes on suspected drug boats passes 200 appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg showed up at the Israel Day Parade in New York after Mayor Mamdani did not attend.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the United States is currently not producing enough anti-ballistic missiles and warned that this "could lead to a crisis in different parts of the world."

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Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s remarks came as reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran, and underlined the rift that the parties still need to close. Any tweaks to the draft could further delay an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Trump spoke by phone about bilateral relations, regional developments, and ways to cooperate on supporting Syria's stability and economic recovery.
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According to the source, these decisions were discussed during the visit to Kiev by Democratic US Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is considered one of the lobbyists for the US defense sector

Anatoly Aksakov also noted that the price decline provides grounds for a more decisive rate cut than last time
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that incidents involving Russian drones crossing into European countries are a form of political pressure by Russia against Ukraine's partners, and stated that Ukraine is trying to intercept all enemy drones.
Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen: Trump was very outspoken about his desire regarding Greenland. I think we responded very clearly. We had a public discussion and then we agreed to have this high-level working group. It's still working. Our territorial integrity has to be respected.

RAWALPINDI/ ISLAMABAD: Six thousand Punjab police personnel are being deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the June 7 election, it emerged on Sunday as the PTI reiterated its allegations of pre-poll rigging. Punjab authorities had initially approved the deployment of 5,000 personnel to GB and later gave the nod for the deployment of 1,000 more police personnel. The approval for the first 5,000 was notified in a memo by the Punjab assistant inspector general (operations), which stated: “5,000 po
Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen: I think we made a mistake after the end of the Cold War, reducing our military spending and hoping that if anything happened then the US would come and help us. It's simply the wrong way of looking at yourself, your countries, and your borders. I believe that Europe needs to rearm totally and be totally able to defend ourselves.

Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie say they will try to remove the pro-Israel section from US defence bill.

Israeli strike on Gaza cafe kills two, wounds 12 An Israeli air strike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 others at a crowded cafe in Gaza on Sunday, where people had gathered to mark a public holiday, the Palestinian ministry of health said.
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir: I represent all of Israel.
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Russia is gradually losing the initiative on the battlefield, creating an opportunity for a diplomatic settlement of the war. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, there is currently a window of opportunity for negotiations.
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir: Nasrallah is no longer with us, and not by coincidence. And thousands of Hezbollah members are no longer with us, and not by coincidence. And still, it's not enough. We haven't achieved victory. We need to keep going, and keep going, and keep going. We must not stop.

Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
The drone hit a military zone, and the IDF is investigating the event, according to Army Radio.

Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon has expanded dramatically.