Three Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes while reporting in southern Lebanon, prompting accusations of war crimes. Their deaths come as fighting intensifies and Israel signals plans to create a security buffer zone in the south.

Regional diplomats met in Pakistan to seek an end to the escalating Israel-Iran war, but fighting continued with no breakthrough. Rising casualties and threats to key shipping routes have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.

The Israeli military has expanded its strikes in Iran to include military industries and the steel sector. The move comes as negotiations between the United States and Iran raise questions about the campaign’s future.

Israel says it is days away from completing strikes on Iran's critical military sites as heavy bombardment continues in Tehran. United States officials signal that most objectives have been achieved and suggest the conflict may soon wind down.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target United States universities in the Middle East after alleging American and Israeli strikes destroyed two Iranian universities. The group warned of retaliation unless Washington formally condemns the attacks.

Iranian-backed militias targeted the home of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in an escalating campaign of attacks. Iraqi, Kurdish and French leaders condemned the strike and called for accountability.

Caterina Scorsone and Emmett Rogers Fightmaster, who played a couple on Grey's Anatomy, have been seen together off screen. The actress has also spoken openly about her personal life and advocacy for Down syndrome awareness.

A delegation of left-wing influencers traveled to Cuba, drawing criticism for portraying daily life there in a positive light despite ongoing blackouts and economic hardship. The article questions Hasan Piker’s comments and influence, casting the trip as part of a broader political debate over Cuba’s future and its symbolic role in American politics.

Zelenskyy is offering Ukraine’s advanced counter-drone systems to Gulf nations in exchange for missile defense support and financial aid. He warned that Russia is sharing military technology with Iran and urged continued backing for Ukraine as the war drags on.

Pakistan is stepping up mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, hosting regional powers to push for de-escalation. Tehran has agreed to allow more Pakistan-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling tentative progress.

Ukraine signed long-term defense cooperation agreements with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Gulf visit. The deals focus on missile defense, drone technology, and energy security as Kyiv seeks broader support amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Zelensky’s Gulf tour focused on sharing Ukraine’s drone defense expertise as Iran’s regional attacks intensify. The visit underscored growing security ties and exposed wider tensions among Western allies over Russia and Iran.