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Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt

Sudan's conflict is escalating into a deadlier phase, with UN reports revealing at least 880 civilian deaths from drone strikes between January and April. These attacks, by both the army and RSF, are now the leading cause of civilian fatalities, targeting markets and health facilities. The violence is spreading, increasing famine risks and disrupting aid.

Iran's chief negotiator insists Washington must accept Tehran's peace plan, warning of continued failure otherwise. President Trump, however, deemed Iran's response 'unacceptable,' escalating tensions. The ongoing conflict has triggered an energy shock, spiking oil prices and threatening global supply chains. Fighting also persists in Lebanon, with Hezbollah vowing to make the battlefield 'hell' for Israel.

FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal displayed a Palestinian flag during the team's La Liga title parade. The young player's gesture drew global attention amid the ongoing conflict. Manager Hansi Flick acknowledged Yamal's maturity in making his own decisions. The club celebrated its domestic triumph with thousands of fans. Yamal is seen as a rising football star.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged BRICS nations to find practical solutions to geopolitical crises, emphasizing the threat to global energy and economic security from West Asian tensions. He stressed dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for sovereignty, while also highlighting concerns over unilateral sanctions, terrorism, and the need for UN Security Council reform.

The United Nations condemned on Tuesday the toll from "escalating" Israeli military operations and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank on children, with 70 Palestinian children killed since the start of 2025. Since the start of 2025, when Israel began a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, "at least one Palestinian child has been killed on average every single week" there, adding that another 850 children had been injured during that period.

The United Nations on Wednesday called on Israel to immediately release two activists taken from a Gaza-bound flotilla, and demanded an investigation into "disturbing accounts" they had been severely mistreated. Kheetan decried the "disturbing accounts of severe mistreatment", calling for an investigation and insisting "those responsible must be brought to justice".

Somalia is grappling with an unprecedented drought, declared its most severe in history, forcing countless families into a fight for survival. With aid resources dwindling and prices spiraling upwards, communities like that of Abdi Ahmed Farah are witnessing their livestock perish and their futures darken.

Iran has criticized a US-backed UN Security Council draft resolution as politically motivated, stating it won't resolve the West Asian crisis. Tehran argues the only solution is ending the US naval blockade and restoring normal passage in the Strait of Hormuz, urging member states to reject the proposal.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized "unilateral coercive measures" and sanctions, stating they disproportionately harm developing nations and cannot replace diplomacy. He also voiced concern over the West Asia crisis, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted maritime traffic and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for a two-state solution.

After an anxious wait, the passengers of the MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus infection, are finally stepping ashore in the Canary Islands, Spain. Health authorities, in collaboration with global health organizations, are executing an urgent evacuation strategy aimed at ensuring the safety of all onboard.