War
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Jun- 2026 -5 June
UN Doubles Appeal for Lebanon Aid to Nearly $640M Amid Israel War
The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.
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5 June
In Open Letter to Putin, Zelensky Calls for Meeting and Ceasefire
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defenses.
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5 June
Hezbollah Chief Rejects Truce, Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
Hezbollah's chief rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal instead as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.
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5 June
EU Signs off on New $116M Support for Lebanese Army
The European Union signed off on a new $116-million support package for the Lebanese army, as it seeks to bolster the military amid a fragile ceasefire in the country.
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4 June
Drone Strikes on Health Workers, Facilities Up 43% Across Conflict Zones: Report
Drone strikes against healthcare workers and medical facilities rose 43 percent in 2025, with 2,546 incidents recorded across 33 countries, according to a new report.
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3 June
Israel, Lebanon Agree to Conditional Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.
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3 June
Iran FM Says ‘No Tangible Progress’ in Talks but Trump Says Deal Close
Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that "no tangible progress" has been made in negotiations to end the Middle East war as fresh US and Iranian strikes strained a fragile ceasefire.
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3 June
Netanyahu Downplays Row With Trump, Says Both Agree on Disarming Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon.
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3 June
Israel, Hezbollah Trade Blows as Diplomats Meet in Washington
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the militant group was the only impediment to a peace deal.
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2 June
Ukraine Targets Russia’s Supply Lifeline With AI-Enabled Strike Drones
Kyiv has intensified drone strikes against Russian supply vehicles in occupied southern Ukraine, targeting key logistics routes with AI-enabled systems that analysts say are reshaping battlefield dynamics.
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