Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel despite President Donald Trump's claims of progress toward ending the war. Tehran denied any talks were underway as fighting intensified in Israel and Lebanon, fueling fears of a wider energy crisis.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly moving closer to joining the fight against Iran. Saudi officials have signaled their patience over Iranian attacks may soon run out.

Israel launched overnight airstrikes on seven areas in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanese state media reported. The strikes followed evacuation warnings from the Israel Defense Forces targeting Hezbollah-linked sites.

President Donald Trump signaled possible progress in talks with Iran, raising hopes for a pause in the war, though Tehran denied negotiations. Fighting continued in Lebanon and Israel as the death toll climbed and markets reacted to shifting prospects for diplomacy.

An Irish soccer club has dismissed co-chair Joanna Byrne after she refused to resign. The owners said the move was necessary to keep politics separate from sport.

Airlines around the world have canceled or suspended flights to major Middle Eastern destinations as the war in Iran disrupts regional airspace. Tens of thousands of passengers remain stranded amid widespread closures and reduced schedules.

The war with Iran is expected to push up prices for fresh produce and food products. Higher shipping costs and fertilizer shortages linked to regional damage are driving the increases.

United Nations rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of operating a system of torture against Palestinians and said the world has enabled it. Israel strongly rejected the allegations, citing her history of controversial statements and bias.

The Philippines will temporarily expand coal fired power generation to curb rising electricity costs caused by global fuel disruptions. Officials say increased domestic output and steady imports from Indonesia could help stabilize rates.

Trump extended a deadline for Iran as he claimed talks were underway, easing market fears despite Tehran’s denial. Meanwhile, two pilots died in a New York airport collision, the Supreme Court weighed mail ballot deadlines, and major legal and security developments unfolded across the country.

Louis Theroux is reportedly set for a major Netflix deal after the success of his documentary exploring extremist online influencers. The move is said to be a blow to the British Broadcasting Corporation, where he worked for decades.

Yair Netanyahu praised Hungary's leadership at a major conservative gathering in Budapest while defending Israel's war against Iran. He warned that Iran threatens Western civilization and compared confronting Tehran to stopping Nazi Germany in its early years.