A vessel operated by a French shipping company was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the ship. French officials said the country was not the intended target.

More than 440 former senior officials have urged the European Union to take action against Israel's planned E1 settlement project in the West Bank. They are calling for targeted sanctions against those involved in advancing the development.

President Donald Trump plans to withdraw more United States troops from Germany, prompting bipartisan criticism. Lawmakers warn the move could send the wrong message to Russia.

London police have formed a 100-officer unit to protect Jewish communities after a rise in antisemitic attacks. The initiative follows multiple violent incidents and is backed by new government funding for protective policing.

A Chorley man has been charged with an antisemitic hate crime after allegedly making racist threats during a phone call to a health professional. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again.

The United States and Iran are reportedly close to a preliminary agreement to end their conflict and begin formal nuclear negotiations. The proposed deal includes a moratorium on enrichment, sanctions relief, and eased shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.

China called for an urgent end to fighting as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drives up global energy prices. President Donald Trump signaled possible progress toward a deal, easing market tensions ahead of a summit with President Xi Jinping.

Oil prices dropped after President Trump paused a naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz and signaled progress toward a deal with Iran. The move eased market fears of further energy disruptions.

Japan fired a Type 88 missile during joint drills with the United States, Australia, and the Philippines in northern Philippine waters. The exercise comes as Tokyo and Manila discuss a potential defense equipment transfer amid rising regional tensions.

Saudi insurers delivered mixed first quarter results, with some firms posting strong profit growth while others reported declines or losses. Analysts cite solid structural support for the sector but warn that rising costs and geopolitical pressures are affecting profitability.

Cambodia says internal conflicts in Southeast Asia are hampering efforts to tackle a global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. Disputes involving Thailand and ongoing unrest in Myanmar are testing regional unity ahead of a key summit.

Israel has strengthened its position in a southern Lebanon buffer zone despite a fragile ceasefire. Soldiers remain largely concealed as tensions with Hezbollah continue in a landscape scarred by conflict.