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Trump is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.
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During a recent concert in Beijing, as Persian melodies flowed from ancient instruments played by Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah, the Iran war was never far from the twin brothers’ minds. “Every time we play, we think of our country, Iran,” Majid said afterwards. “Our music is very deep. It carries many feelings at once: sadness, happiness and imagination of home.” The concert, held at the brothers’ newly opened music workshop, featured five family instrumentalists whose individual performances.
Netanyahu: We are purchasing two squadrons of advanced aircraft, F-35 and F-15IA. Our pilots can reach anywhere in Iran's skies, and they are prepared to do so if required. And regarding independence: I have directed to invest in self-production capability of armaments. In the coming decade, we will add 350 billion shekels to the defense budget, and this is to produce these armaments in Israel and not be dependent abroad. Simultaneously, we will develop groundbreaking aircraft, blue an
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, stated that President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce troop levels in Germany could send the wrong signal to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan (22) to a senior military coordination post inside the armed forces, marking his first real operational role. The Role: “Coordinator of the Offices and Services of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR)”, a central position linking logistics, intelligence, and strategy across the military. This is a hands-on command track, not ceremonial. It mirrors the exact path Mohammed VI took as crown prince.
NEW: Iran's IRGC says the U.S. is boxed in: “The room for U.S. decision-making has narrowed” and Donald Trump must choose between an “impossible military operation” or a “bad deal.”

Green leader also says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but outlawing it would restrict free speech Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant “globalise the intifada”, but the Green party leader warned against specifically outlawing the phrase or banning a protest planned in London later this month. Speaking earlier in the weekend, Keir Starmer called for “tougher action” against marchers using the chant after last week’s attack on
Israel is ramping up propaganda (“hasbara”) spending to ~$730 million in 2026 (≈5× jump from 2025 to counter global backlash. What the money does: — Big push into social media ads + AI tools. — Influencer campaigns + foreign delegations. — Centralized “media war room” inside the Foreign Ministry. Source: ToI
Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.

Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy’s surrender.
In Mykolaiv, the number of people injured in the ballistic missile attack on the morning of May 3 has increased to five; private homes have been damaged.
The sanctions against Alan Kiryukhin were imposed due to his use of cryptocurrency tools to circumvent restrictions, while sports officials Stanislav Pozdnyakov and Mykhail Mamiashvili were added to the list for supporting the war. Ukraine expects the EU to align these decisions in the next sanctions package.

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Energy infrastructure becomes a key battleground in the Iran conflict, threatening regional stability and global supply chains.

Two American military cargo aircraft have been spotted landing in Beijing – another apparent sign that US President Donald Trump’s trip to China will go ahead as expected this month. According to images posted on Chinese social media by several aviation photography enthusiasts, the C-17 US Air Force heavy-lifters – bearing the tail numbers 088204 and 055140 on their vertical stabilisers – arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday and Saturday. The planes’ arrival was also noted.

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About 40 children who were traveling on a bus damaged by a Russian airstrike on the morning of May 3 have now been evacuated to the Zatyshne community.

After years of war and restrictions in Gaza, a mother of five has turned to making dolls to bring comfort to children who have lost their toys in the devastation.
Officials first considered a sharply reduced symbolic event before approving a broader format that would have allowed gatherings of up to 1,500 people in each compound.
The units being recruited for, Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade, have all operated across multiple fronts throughout the ongoing war.
Millions of tons of military and construction waste have accumulated in Ukraine as a result of the war, and this waste could be converted into an additional energy source to provide the population with electricity and heat.
The Pentagon announced the drawdown from Germany, its largest European base, on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions placed further strain on relations between the US and Europe.

Court extends detention of two men who were among 175 people intercepted in Mediterranean on Thursday Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, a rights group defending them told AFP. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. Continue reading...

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In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops struck near a gas station, wounding six people. Among the victims are a child and a pregnant woman.

Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years. That warning comes from Reporters Without Borders — also known as RSF — which released its annual index ahead of World Press Freedom Day this Sunday. To mark the occasion, one of RSF’s partners, Cartooning for Peace, has released a series of short animated films based on cartoons by three artists from its global network, including work by Russian cartoonist Mikhail Zlatkovsky, Canadian cartoonist Serge Chapleau Coté, and Turkish artist Z

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The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

The fragile ceasefire may have paused the fighting, but the economic fallout in Iran continues. A US naval blockade of Iranian ports has sharply reduced the Iran’s oil exports, while the cost of everyday goods has continued to rise. Across the country, people are now bracing for further price increases and growing job losses. Liza Kaminov reports.

A senior Iranian officer on Saturday said that fresh fighting with the United States is “likely”, underscoring rising tensions after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest negotiating proposal and issued fresh threats to attack the country. Daniel Quinlan reports.

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Warning covers more than 10 villages and towns, including several in Nabatieh district that lie north of Litani River.

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Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, according to the rights group defending them. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had..