At least six Palestinians were killed and forty others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza within the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry reported that some victims remain trapped under rubble or stranded on roads, while rescue and ambulance teams have not yet reached several affected areas.

Since the start of the so-called ceasefire that began in October, a total of 877 people have been killed and 2,602 injured, the ministry added. The report highlights ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges despite the declared truce.

The situation underscores the continued instability in Gaza, with limited access for emergency services and rising civilian casualties reported by local authorities.

The United States could restart military operations against Iran within the next 24 to 48 hours, according to Mohammad Elmasry, a media studies professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Elmasry said US President Donald Trump is under pressure from multiple sides, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hardliners within his administration.

Elmasry explained that Trump did not receive the concessions he expected from Iran, and negotiations have not progressed as he had hoped. He also noted that Trump had high expectations from his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The analyst described the ongoing conflict as a major political and economic disaster for both the United States and Trump personally.

Despite the setbacks, Elmasry believes Trump is unlikely to end the war because he cannot return to the American public without declaring a credible victory.

Ukraine has claimed that a Russian drone struck a Chinese-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea on Monday night, just as Russian President Vladimir Putin was preparing for a visit to China. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media that during a Russian drone attack in the Odesa region, one unmanned aerial vehicle hit the Chinese vessel.

Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that all crew members were Chinese nationals and none were injured. The ship, identified as the KSL De Yang, continued its voyage despite visible burn marks on its upper structure. Ukraine also reported that Russia launched 524 drones and 22 missiles overnight, including ballistic and cruise types.

China has long called for dialogue to end the war but has not condemned Russia’s 2022 invasion, presenting itself as a neutral mediator. The incident comes after Russia withdrew from a UN- and Turkey-brokered deal that had allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea.

Iran and Oman held a technical meeting in Oman last week to discuss a process for ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the discussions focused on establishing a framework under international law to make the process effective.

He added that Iran has maintained communication with Oman and other relevant parties, and expert-level discussions with Omani representatives are expected to continue next week. The talks come amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transport routes.

The discussions underscore the strategic importance of the waterway for global energy supply and reflect ongoing regional efforts to enhance maritime security in the area.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, arrived in the autonomous Danish territory on Sunday for a multi-day visit. According to local media, the Louisiana governor is making his first trip in this new role and will attend the “Future Greenland” economic forum in Nuuk on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event, organized by the employers’ association Grønlands Erhverv, will bring together investors, political figures, and business leaders to promote investment opportunities.

Landry’s visit comes at a time of heightened international tension following Trump’s repeated assertions about U.S. control over Greenland. These claims have drawn cautious responses from Denmark, Greenland, and several Western European countries. Local newspaper Sermitsiaq reported that Landry arrived with about ten aides and entered the city in a five-car convoy. The U.S. ambassador to Denmark is expected to join him in Greenland on Monday.

A U.S. embassy statement said the delegation aims to expand economic opportunities, strengthen relationships, and enhance mutual understanding between the United States and Greenland.

Several US cargo planes carrying ammunition from a German military base landed in Tel Aviv within the past 24 hours, according to Israel’s Channel 13. The report said the deliveries are part of Israel’s preparations for a possible renewed conflict with Iran. Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed that multiple aircraft carrying military equipment from the United States and Germany had arrived to strengthen the army’s operational readiness.

At the White House, former US President Donald Trump told reporters that he faced no pressure and predicted a complete victory. He accused Iranian leaders of changing their stance after nearing an agreement, citing the Iranian military’s refusal to meet US demands. Trump warned that the ceasefire was now at risk of collapse, describing it as being on “life support.”

In response, Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari wrote on X that Iran would not design any plan to please Trump, emphasizing that negotiations must respect Iran’s rights. He added that Trump’s dissatisfaction would be a positive sign for Iran.

US President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran on Sunday, urging Tehran to act quickly to end the ongoing conflict. In a message on his Truth Social platform, Trump said time was running out for Iran and that failure to act would leave it with nothing. The warning came as fighting persisted despite a ceasefire declared on April 8 following major US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28.

In Lebanon, Israeli missile strikes killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, while additional attacks in the south left five people dead, including two children. The Lebanese health ministry reported at least 2,900 deaths since the war began, with more than 400 killed after the ceasefire. In Gaza, five people were killed in Israeli attacks, bringing the death toll since October’s ceasefire to at least 871. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones entering from Iraq, and a drone strike near Abu Dhabi’s Barakah nuclear plant caused a fire but no casualties.

Iranian media said Washington had offered no concessions in response to Tehran’s peace proposals, while Pakistan continued mediating talks between Iran and the United States.

The New York Times has reported that Israel’s military operated two secret bases in Iraq’s western desert, including one near the town of Al-Nukhayb. According to the report, Israeli forces allegedly killed a shepherd and an Iraqi soldier to conceal the existence of one of the sites. The shepherd was identified as 29-year-old Awad al-Shammari. Regional officials cited by the newspaper said the base was established before the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and was used during a 12-day war against Iran last year. It reportedly served for air support, refueling, and medical assistance.

The report added that the United States was aware of the base, implying Washington withheld this information from Baghdad despite the presence of a hostile foreign force on Iraqi soil. The newly revealed base is said to be separate from another previously reported Israeli facility described by The Wall Street Journal as a logistics hub for the Israeli Air Force. Iraq has not yet issued an official response, though a military spokesperson reiterated that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on other countries.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to transform the country’s southern border into an 'impregnable fortress' and to further strengthen frontline units. The directive was issued during a high-level military meeting held on Sunday, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Photographs released by KCNA showed Kim in full military uniform meeting senior officers. He emphasized the need for major changes to prevent war and instructed commanders to adopt a tougher stance toward what he called the 'main enemy,' widely interpreted as South Korea.

KCNA reported that Kim presented plans to enhance the military and technological capabilities of frontline and key forces to make war deterrence more effective. He described the decision as highly significant and reiterated that the southern border would be fortified into an unbreakable defense line.

Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, said Kim’s directive reflects lessons drawn from the Russia-Ukraine war, noting that North Korea’s military planning now emphasizes drone warfare, precision strikes, electronic warfare, and multidimensional battlefields, including cyber and space domains.

Israeli media reported that the country’s military has been placed on high alert amid fears of renewed conflict with Iran. According to state broadcaster Kan, Israel is prepared to join a potential US-led attack targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure if Washington decides to strike. The report added that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation lasting over half an hour on Sunday, during which possible escalation with Iran was discussed.

Channel 12 reported that the discussion took place under the shadow of renewed war preparations with Iran, and that Israel’s defense forces have already been placed on heightened readiness. Tel Aviv expects to be informed in advance if the United States decides to proceed with any attack, though the timing remains uncertain.

The report also noted that Trump is facing pressure from several parties, including China, to seek a diplomatic resolution rather than entering another conflict with Iran.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to Washington’s ceasefire proposal, calling it “a piece of garbage.” Tehran had taken ten days to reply to the US plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, submitting demands that included full cessation of hostilities, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and removal of all sanctions. Trump labeled the counteroffer “completely unacceptable” and insisted the US was heading toward “total victory.”

According to Iranian state media, Tehran’s position reflects its belief that it has survived and prevailed in the conflict that began over ten weeks ago when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Analysts cited in the report say the deadlock stems from differing priorities: Trump seeks a quick victory and a halt to Iran’s nuclear program, while Tehran wants phased negotiations starting with lifting blockades. Iran has also proposed that China act as guarantor for any future deal.

Trump warned that the ceasefire is now “on life support,” while Iranian military officials indicated they are unconcerned by his dissatisfaction, emphasizing that any agreement must respect Iran’s rights.

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has called on Mediterranean countries to ensure the safety of the Gaza-bound 'Global Sumud Flotilla'. In a post on social media platform X, she said that civilian ships attempting to break what she described as Israel’s genocidal blockade of Gaza must be protected. Albanese also urged an end to policies linked to racial discrimination and called for justice.

Earlier, workers aboard the flotilla reported sighting a military vessel near their convoy. At the same time, Israeli media reported that preparations were underway to intercept the flotilla. The appeal from the UN expert comes as tensions rise around efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea.

The situation underscores ongoing concerns over the safety of civilian-led aid missions and the broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as reports of Israeli attacks continue to emerge.

A report in Amader Desh describes how the United States and Israel’s February assault on Iran backfired, triggering severe global economic and political repercussions. According to the analysis, Tehran’s retaliatory actions—disrupting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and striking U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf—caused a worldwide energy shock and market instability. The Russian think tank Valdai Discussion Club, through its program director Timofei Bordachev, views the episode as a turning point that could redefine post–Cold War global order.

The article argues that the conflict shattered the long-standing myth of American military invincibility, recalling U.S. failures in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Despite heavy bombardment and leadership attacks, Iran’s government and military remained intact, undermining Washington’s assumption of quick victory. The piece also highlights China’s strategic dilemma due to its investments in Iran and dependence on vulnerable maritime routes, while Russia benefits economically from higher oil prices but seeks to avoid regional chaos.

The analysis concludes that the Iran crisis signals the decline of a unipolar world and the emergence of new global multipolarity, forcing major powers to reassess their ambitions and limitations.

Two US Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided midair during the final day of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Following the collision, both aircraft crashed to the ground, but all four crew members managed to eject safely using parachutes, according to a BBC report.

Commander Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for the US Navy’s Pacific region, confirmed that the aircraft were based at Whidbey Island in Washington. NBC News reported that the air show was canceled after the incident, and the military base was placed under lockdown for safety reasons.

Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the collision or the extent of damage on the ground.

Iran has asserted that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) now holds complete military control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Reports from the southern 'Red Beach' area of Hormuz Island indicate that security measures in the region have been significantly strengthened. Iranian authorities stated that any movement through this narrow maritime passage must be coordinated with Iran’s military and the IRGC.

According to the IRGC Navy, its authority and operational reach over the strait are being expanded. Iran has declared that no military or warships will be allowed to pass through the strait without permission. Friendly nations’ vessels may be granted passage, but ships from hostile countries will be denied transit. Over the past few days, around 30 to 40 ships, mostly owned by Chinese companies, reportedly crossed the strait, though no new vessel movements were recorded in the last 24 hours.

The announcement underscores Iran’s intent to assert greater control over one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with potential implications for regional navigation and security.