Greece and Egypt forge new strategic partnership

Greece and Egypt sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability.

India strikes Pakistan, igniting war

India launched airstrikes on five sites in Pakistan, killing three and injuring twelve, prompting Pakistan to vow retaliation.

Nearly half of Gazans open to leaving, support anti-Hamas protests

Although Israeli officials have expressed willingness to assist Gazans wishing to leave, little progress has been made in persuading other countries to accept refugees

Rwanda may host US deportees in new talks

Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.

Chinese defence ministry hosts African military delegation

Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African countries are visiting China for 10 days to take part in defence exchanges and tour major cities.

UK police extend detention of seven Iranians in terrorism probe

Authorities were granted permission to hold four Iranians, aged between 29 and 46, who were arrested over a suspected plot targeting a specific location

Pakistan tests missile as India tensions rise; Moody’s warns

Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors have deteriorated sharply following an April 22 attack in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 people

Oman’s sultan visits Algeria to renew ties after 52-year pause

Oman’s sultan meets Algerian president in Algiers to boost cooperation and regional dialogue, marking a major diplomatic milestone after decades.

Iran unveils advanced missile as tensions with US escalate

Tehran’s missile reveal adds pressure to already strained U.S.-Iran ties and follows threats involving regional allies and adversaries.

Netanyahu to convene security cabinet on Gaza War and aid plans

In a video message posted on X, Netanyahu said the meeting would focus on “the next stage” of the ongoing conflict in Gaza

Seven Iranians among eight arrested in UK counterterrorism operations

In one operation, five men, including four Iranians, were detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Trump to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh amid key diplomacy push

Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13 to 16 will mark the first foreign visit of his second term, following a brief stop in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

Israel deploys forces in Southern Syria amid sectarian violence

Israel asserted that it was responding to the entry of “hostile forces” into the region, citing its responsibility to safeguard the Druze population

Satellite images show Israeli construction on Gaza-Egypt border

The images, taken since April 2025, show the construction of a dirt road stretching from the Egyptian border northward through the southwestern part of Gaza, near the abandoned “Swedish village”

Yemen’s prime minister resigns amid power struggle

According to six government sources, Finance Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik is expected to replace Mubarak as prime minister

India suspends imports and postal, maritime links with Pakistan

Move comes amid tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors since April 22 Kashmir attack that killed 26 people

France mourns Aboubakar Cisse in La Grand-Combe

Hundreds of worshippers attended the funeral of Aboubakar Cisse, a young Malian man murdered in a French mosque, sparking nationwide outrage and grief.

US labels Haitian gang coalition as terrorists

Secretary Rubio announced the US designation of Haitian gangs as terrorist threats due to attacks on civilians and plans to seize state power.

Activist ship struck by drones on way to Gaza

The Maltese government confirmed that the ship, which had 12 crew members and four civilians on board, was secured after a nearby tug assisted with firefighting operations

Russia to assist Taliban in fight against ISIS-K in Afghanistan

Although no country recognizes the Taliban’s government, Russia took a significant step toward cooperation by removing the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations last month

Rubio: Iran must end uranium enrichment and missile development

Rubio’s comments came as a fourth round of nuclear talks was postponed.

Druze leaders back unity as Damascus expands security control

Syria reaches a deal with Jaramana leaders to improve security, disarm locals, and counter rising tensions amid Israeli airstrikes and sectarian unrest.

EU advances new Russia sanctions amid peace push

France confirms the EU will join the us in imposing fresh sanctions on Russia over its continued war efforts in Ukraine.

Iran-US talks ‘delayed’, new date tied to US approach

The official expressed concern that ongoing U.S. sanctions during the nuclear negotiations were hindering efforts to resolve the dispute

Five Indian workers abducted near Nigeria’s Sakoira

Armed men abducted five Indians and killed soldiers in Niger’s Tillaberi region, where insurgent violence has sharply increased this year.

Pakistan warns of possible Indian strike in next 24-36 hours

‘Any such military adventurism by India would be responded to assuredly and decisively,’ minister says

Egypt, Israel talk Gaza de-escalation

Egypt’s intelligence chief met Israeli officials in Cairo to discuss efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza as mediation continues with Qatar and the US.

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