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A woman watches an Iranian news TV channel covering an “explosion” near Isfahan, Iran.
A woman watches an Iranian news TV channel covering an “explosion” near Isfahan, Iran.

World Leaders Urge Restraint After Israel Attacks Iran

G-7 foreign ministers, Arab nations, and other major powers condemn further escalation in the Middle East.

A Palestinian boy enters a destroyed building in Rafah.
A Palestinian boy enters a destroyed building in Rafah.

U.S. and Israel Meet to Discuss Rafah Operation

The Biden administration fears an offensive would result in a high civilian death toll.

A house that was destroyed by Israeli strikes is seen in southern Lebanon.
A house that was destroyed by Israeli strikes is seen in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Retaliates for Israel Killing Two Militant Commanders

With Iran’s backing, Hezbollah is one of the most powerful militias in the Middle East.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson arrives for a news conference in Washington.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson arrives for a news conference in Washington.

U.S. Congress Prepares Israel, Ukraine Spending Bill

But pushback from the far right and far left could stall efforts to pass the four-part package.

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the U.N. Security Council.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the U.N. Security Council.

World Leaders Urge Restraint as Israel Mulls Iran Response

Attacks from Iranian soil add a fifth theater to Israel’s ongoing war.

A poster announces upcoming European elections on the European Parliament building.
A poster announces upcoming European elections on the European Parliament building.

Brussels Accuses Moscow of Interfering in EU Parliament Elections

Russia allegedly paid far-right lawmakers from six European nations to promote pro-Kremlin propaganda.

A banner displaying pictures of Israeli army officials with their faces crossed out hangs in Tehran.
A banner displaying pictures of Israeli army officials with their faces crossed out hangs in Tehran.

Israel Prepares for Iranian Attack in the Near Future

Iran striking from its soil and Israel’s response could create a wider regional war.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers remarks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers remarks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.

Biden-Kishida Summit Secures New Defense Cooperation

The United States and Japan aim to counter Beijing’s influence in the South China Sea.

Members of the Senior Women for Climate Protection group react after hearing the decision on a climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Members of the Senior Women for Climate Protection group react after hearing the decision on a climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights.

Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Victory

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland’s failure to address climate change violated its citizens’ human rights.

Germany’s legal advisor stands alongside lawyers at the International Court of Justice.
Germany’s legal advisor stands alongside lawyers at the International Court of Justice.

Nicaragua Accuses Germany of ‘Facilitating’ Genocide in Gaza

Managua urges the International Court of Justice to order Berlin to stop all weapons exports to Israel.

A dog walks alongside a low concrete wall alongside scattered rubble next to the Erez Crossing area in southern Israel.
A dog walks alongside a low concrete wall alongside scattered rubble next to the Erez Crossing area in southern Israel.

Israel Approves Reopening Key Border Crossings

U.S. pressure to protect aid workers and civilians in Gaza is forcing Israel to address the region’s humanitarian crisis.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg holds the closing press conference at NATO headquarters on the second day of the NATO foreign affairs ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg holds the closing press conference at NATO headquarters on the second day of the NATO foreign affairs ministers’ meeting in Brussels.

Trump 2.0 Fears Hang Over NATO Birthday Bash

The alliance’s 75th anniversary was clouded by concern for the future.

Emergency personnel stand in front of a partially collapsed building in Taiwan.
Emergency personnel stand in front of a partially collapsed building in Taiwan.

Taiwan Struck by Deadly 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake

More than 1,000 people were injured during the island’s biggest quake in a quarter century.

People gather around a destroyed car used by World Central Kitchen in central Gaza.
People gather around a destroyed car used by World Central Kitchen in central Gaza.

U.S. ‘Outraged’ Over Deadly Israeli Strike on World Central Kitchen Convoy in Gaza

Nearly 200 aid workers have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu makes a speech in Istanbul.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu makes a speech in Istanbul.

Turkey’s Opposition Wins ‘Historic Victory’ in Local Elections

Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party suffers worst electoral defeat in more than two decades of power.

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