Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
Merz also said he not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Middle East
Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with Araghchi in Russia, says he wants peace soon
Negotiating with Israel 'not treason,' Lebanon's Aoun says, stressing goal is to end war
Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access
Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.
Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
The project comes as progress stalls in Trump's Gaza plan, meant to build on an October Israel-Hamas ceasefire by surging aid and rebuilding the enclave from scratch.
Russian superyacht crosses Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic remains muted
The US Central Command has redirected 37 vessels since a blockade was imposed on Iran on April 13, the military said on April 25.
Hezbollah enhances drone capabilities by learning from Ukraine war tactics - analysis
Hezbollah is upgrading its drone tactics by incorporating fiber-optic tech and strategies from the Ukraine war, aiming to enhance its attacks against Israel amid supply shortages and evolving threats
Hezbollah's Qassem rejects 'direct negotiations' with Israel, will respond to 'Israeli aggression'
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected direct negotiations with Israel, insisting Lebanon’s government must annul a decision "criminalizing" the terror group.
Africa's Mali crisis widens as extremist groups advance and state control erodes - analysis
Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.
Lebanon stresses Israel negotiations 'not treason' as IDF strikes Hezbollah targets
IDF strikes across Lebanon amid Hezbollah ceasefire violations, exchanges of fire • Shipping traffic through Hormuz remains muted with no US-Iran deal in sight
Iran gives US proposal for reopening Strait of Hormuz, ending war - Axios
The report also mentioned that US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a situation room meeting on Iran with his top national security and foreign policy team.
Hezbollah and Israel escalate attacks, accusing each other of violating ceasefire
Tensions soar as Hezbollah and Israel both intensify attacks, blaming each other for violating the ceasefire. The conflict continues to escalate despite attempts at diplomacy.
Global Sumud Flotilla embarks from Sicily, aiming to disrupt Gaza blockade
The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 60 Italian and Spanish vessels, sets sail from Sicily to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, aiming to raise awareness and mobilize activism."
