Iran's deputy foreign minister stated Tehran is ready to advance diplomatic talks with Washington if the US respects their agreement and ensures Israel adheres to the MoU terms. Talks were called off amid fighting in Lebanon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening action if he fails to comply. Zelensky cited signal relay stations in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine.
CIS Permanent Representatives expressed concern and condemnation over a drone attack on a civilian bus in Russia's Bryansk Region, which killed a Belarusian woman and injured children. They deemed such attacks against civilians incompatible with international law.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, have been jailed for arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They were allegedly paid by a figure named "El Money" via Telegram. Lavrynovych received seven years, and Carpiuc two years.
Drone attacks, once unthinkable, are now a daily reality in Russia as Kyiv retaliates for Moscow's bombings. Residents are urged to "hold it together" as attacks can happen "anywhere and to anyone."
Israel has continued air raids and artillery shelling on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah taking effect Friday, sparking fears the deal could be jeopardized. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Iran, aimed to prevent escalation from derailing broader regional peace efforts.
Israel is angry and worried about the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's public restraint. The deal, which includes a reconstruction plan for Iran and a termination of military operations, has upended Israeli assumptions about its "special relationship" with the US. Israel responded to the agreement by pounding Lebanon, leading to a reported ceasefire likely due to US pressure.
US President Donald Trump stated he can prevent further Israeli strikes against Lebanon, citing the respect Israel has for him. This comes as Israeli PM Netanyahu warned of continued responses to Hezbollah attacks, while Reuters reported a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
The US administration expresses frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, which threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations with Iran. Despite a memorandum of understanding calling for a permanent cessation of hostilities, Israel continues its attacks, leading to postponed talks and strained US-Israel relations.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, have been jailed for orchestrating arson attacks on properties and a car connected to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The attacks, ordered by a Russian-linked figure known as 'EL' via Telegram, targeted locations in north London. Lavrynovych received seven years, and Carpiuc two years.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah attacks on its soldiers in Lebanon and will not withdraw from southern Lebanon. The statement follows overnight strikes on Lebanon, which Israel says were in response to an attack that killed four soldiers.
Roman Lavrynovych (22, Ukrainian) and Stanislav Carpiuc (27, Romanian) jailed for 7 and 2 years, respectively, for conspiring to commit arson on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, orchestrated by an anonymous Russian-speaking figure 'El Money' via Telegram.
I colloqui tra Iran e Stati Uniti in Svizzera sono stati rinviati a causa degli attacchi aerei israeliani in Libano. L'Iran ha chiesto garanzie sulla cessazione delle ostilità per partecipare ai negoziati sul nucleare.
A Reuters Institute report shows Filipinos' trust in news has dropped to 28%, the steepest decline among 48 markets, attributed to attacks on media and social media influence operations. Facebook remains the top news source.
Planned US-Iran ceasefire talks in Switzerland were postponed due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon. Iran reportedly delayed sending its delegation, citing Israeli strikes that killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon. The talks were to focus on technical terms of a digitally signed memorandum of understanding.
Planned technical talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland on a ceasefire deal have been postponed. Reports suggest Iran delayed sending its delegation due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, raising fears the deal could unravel.
Planned technical ceasefire talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed Friday, raising fears the deal could unravel. Iran reportedly delayed its delegation due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has established new secret cells in Iraq, composed of elite Iraqi Shi'ite fighters, to conduct drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This tactic bypasses existing militia networks, aiming to preserve Iran's regional influence amid depleted resources and posing a challenge for Iraq's new prime minister.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has established new secret cells in Iraq, comprising elite Iraqi Shi'ite fighters, to conduct drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This tactic bypasses existing militia networks to maintain regional influence amid depleted resources, posing a challenge for Iraq's new prime minister.
Ofcom is questioning Telegram's measures against illegal incitement after a man convicted of arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer was directed via the app by a Russia-linked handler. The handler, "El Money," offered cryptocurrency for the attacks.
Oil prices experienced volatility following US Vice President JD Vance's comments questioning Israel's actions against Hezbollah, raising concerns about the Middle East peace deal's stability. Brent crude fell 0.65% to $79.33 and WTI crude dropped 0.46% to $75.50.
Planned US-Iran "technical talks" have been postponed, with the White House citing logistical challenges and a Hezbollah-affiliated outlet claiming Tehran suspended its delegation due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Switzerland confirmed the postponement but stated preparatory work continues.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the IAEA's assessments of attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are overly generalized and consist of "banal truths." He highlighted that targeted attacks on people continue daily, and tensions are escalating as the "Kiev regime" is not being stopped. Likhachev expressed hope that objections to Ukraine's actions would be heard.
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed three Palestinians, including one identified as Abdul Jawad Abu Lebn. Meanwhile, eight countries condemned escalating Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, including attacks on mosques.
