Vance says US to pursue Iran nuclear deal regardless of Israel’s position

The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.

Pakistani, Lebanese military chiefs discuss regional security amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal held talks in Rawalpindi focused on regional security and military cooperation.

Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine

President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support – Axios

US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support for Israel during a tense phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Axios reported on Monday.

Iran Warns of Wider Regional Escalation After Beirut Strike and Missile Retaliation

Israel’s strike on Beirut activated the “first phase” of a broader response by the resistance axis, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said...

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people and triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. Authorities are still assessing damage as aftershocks continue to shake the region.

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured as police and paramilitary forces moved to disperse protesters ahead of a planned lockdown. The violence erupted near a hospital morgue where tensions escalated after the death of a protester in police firing.

Israel’s defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire

Israel has announced it will keep troops in southern Lebanon and continue military operations despite a newly brokered ceasefire. The decision has sparked criticism at home and raised fresh doubts about whether the truce can hold.

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

The growing voter backlash is complicating ceasefire efforts and increasing political pressure ahead of national elections.

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing frustration over the continued fighting in Lebanon.

Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin’s ‘Davos’ gets under way

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg just hours before Vladimir Putin’s high-profile economic forum began. The attack highlights Kyiv’s expanding reach deep inside Russia as the war continues with no end in sight.

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Sector Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Months Despite Regional Uncertainty

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by rising domestic demand and smoother supply chains. However, businesses remain cautious as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns continue to weigh on confidence.