Ukraine war:
Ukraine war: Russian forces control 'most' of Severodonetsk
Local governor says Russian forces control "most" of eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, the scene of recent fierce battles.
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Blinken:
Blinken: Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security
US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.
Iraq:
Iraq: Missiles fired towards base hosting US troops
At least five missiles hit Ain al-Asad base in western Anbar province.
UN watchdog:
UN watchdog: Iran's enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over deal limit
Latest IAEA report finds Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium is more than 18 times the limit laid down in 2015 deal with world powers.
Abbas spokesman:
Abbas spokesman: East Jerusalem will remain the eternal capital of the state of Palestine
PA chairman's spokesman rejects remarks of Bennett who said that "Jerusalem is a unified city."
Lavrov on Putin's health:
Lavrov on Putin's health: I don't think sane people can see some kind of illness in him
Russian Foreign Minister denies speculations that President Vladimir Putin is ill.
Sudan's army chief lifts state of emergency
The state of emergency had been imposed since the military coup last October.
Arizona Governor arrives in Israel
Governor Doug Ducey will be in Israel for five days of talks with political and business leaders.
Iraq approves:
Iraq approves: Death penalty for normalization with Israel
Iraqi lawmakers pass bill criminalizing normalization of ties and any relations, including business ties, with Israel.
Al Jazeera turns to ICC over journalist's death
Al Jazeera assigns legal team to refer the killing of its journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh to International Criminal Court.
China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea
China and Russia veto US resolution calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea following latest missile tests.
US to seek new UN sanctions against North Korea
The move follows North Korea's latest firing of missiles, including possibly its largest intercontinental ballistic missile.
US envoy:
US envoy: Prospects for deal with Iran are 'tenuous' at best
Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.
US Embassy forbids employees to enter Old City during Flag March
US government employees and their families forbidden from entering the Old City of Jerusalem until Monday.
Report:
Report: Israel told US it killed senior IRGC officer
Intelligence official tells New York Times Israel informed American officials that was behind the killing of Hassan Sayyad Khodaei.
Turkish Foreign Minister:
Turkish Foreign Minister to PA official: Our support for 'Palestine' will not diminish
Turkish Foreign Minister meets PA “foreign minister”, vows continued support for "Palestine".
North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast
The missile firing comes days after South Korea and US agreed to scale up joint military drills.
Bennett:
Bennett: Biden's decision to leave IRGC on terror list is correct and justified
Prime Minister comments on Biden administration's decision to keep Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on US list of terrorist organizations.
Report:
Report: Eliminated IRGC official was involved in attacks against Israelis abroad
Senior European officials say Hassan Sayyad Khodaei recruited operatives for terror attacks against Israelis.
North Korea says COVID outbreak is trending downward
North Korea reports less than 200,000 new patients with fever symptoms for a third consecutive day.
Hamas wins student election at university near Ramallah
Hamas supporters celebrate landslide student election win at Birzeit University.
Buffalo shooting suspect back in court
Judge adjourns case of Payton Gendron until June 9 for further proceedings.
Lapid to meet Meretz MK who quit coalition
Yesh Atid chairman speaks to MK Ghaida Rinawie and the two agree to meet on Sunday.
US Health Secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 during visit to Berlin.
UN expert:
UN expert: US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted
Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".
Hundreds flock to Africa's oldest synagogue for Lag Ba'omer
Annual pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue in Djerba resumes after two-year hiatus due to COVID.
US National Security Advisor:
US National Security Advisor: Excellent meeting with Gantz at the White House
During his visit to Washington, Gantz is also expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Probe clears US Army in Syria strike that killed civilians
Pentagon investigation into 2019 strike in Syria that killed numerous civilians finds no violations of policy.
Iran inaugurates drone production line in Tajikistan
Iran announces production line for manufacturing a new military drone in Tajikistan.
Iran:
Iran: Academic arrested over 'ties to foreign states'
Academic and author Said Madani has been detained several times in the past.
US to ease some restrictions on Cuba
The announcement stops short of returning US-Cuba relations to rapprochement engineered by Obama.
Report:
Report: US to authorize Pfizer booster for 5-to-11-year-olds
CDC vaccine experts reportedly to meet Thursday to discuss Pfizer's request for booster for children.
Document:
Document: Buffalo shooter planned the massacre weeks beforehand
Document posted online by suspected Buffalo shooter details his initial plans weeks before the shooting.
PA chairman vows:
PA chairman vows: We will continue to pay allowances to families of 'martyrs'
On "Nakba Day", Mahmoud Abbas says he is committed "to the rights of the families of the martyrs and prisoners."
North Korea:
North Korea: Kim orders army to help stabilize supply of medicines
The order comes as the country battles its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Hezbollah-backed list loses seat in south Lebanon stronghold
Hezbollah-backed list loses Orthodox Christian seat in south Lebanon district but expected to retain remaining 10 seats in the district.
Biden to visit Buffalo following mass shooting
White House says President and First Lady will visit Buffalo on Tuesday to "grieve with the community".
Iraqi bill: Death penalty for normalization with Israel
Iraqi parliament discussing a bill banning normalization of ties with Israel, with the punishment being death penalty or life imprisonment.
Iran detains two French citizens for fomenting 'insecurity'
France denounces arrests, summons senior Iranian diplomat.
COVID-19 in North Korea?
COVID-19 in North Korea? Country reports six people dead due to 'fever'
The announcement comes a day after North Korea acknowledged for the first time that a COVID-19 outbreak had been recorded in the country.
