Hundreds have rallied in the West Bank against Israel's new death penalty law, which human rights groups are calling 'cruel' and discriminatory against Palestinians, with the EU, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, and Jordan also expressing 'great concern' and condemning it as a 'step towards apartheid'. Concerns are also being raised about the Israeli right's sudden focus on settler violence, which some critics label as 'fake news' to distract from the new law.
The Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians in the West Bank convicted of deadly terror attacks, a move that has drawn opposition within Israel and a call from a UN commissioner for its immediate repeal, citing discrimination and violation of international humanitarian law.
Finnish police are investigating an unmanned fixed-wing aircraft found on the ice of Lake Pyhajarvi near the Russian border, prompting an evacuation. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen denied influencing decisions regarding the incident.
The investigation into Charlie Kirk's murder continues to draw scrutiny, with Candace Owens and experts debating the significance of inconclusive ballistics evidence. Tyler Robinson's defense highlights ATF bullet testing results, while critics argue 'unable to identify' does not equate to 'ruled out'.
The Canadian government has dissolved Samidoun, a year and a half after proscribing it as a terrorist organization, utilizing new authority granted by the 2025 federal budget to dissolve corporations identified as listed terrorist entities.
Israel's defense minister has announced plans to establish an expanded buffer zone in southern Lebanon, extending up to the Litani River, and has threatened to destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border, adopting a 'Rafah and Beit Hanoun model' from Gaza, raising concerns about the displacement of approximately 600,000 people.
Israel's Defence Minister has announced plans to demolish all houses in Lebanese villages near its border, stating that 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed to return until northern Israel is secure, and vowing to inflict Gaza-like destruction in the area.
On day 32 of the US-Israel war against Iran, President Trump claimed to have "obliterated" Iran, despite earlier reports from Defense Secretary Hegseth that Iran retained its ability to strike. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have now confirmed the killing of a brigadier general in a US-Israeli airstrike, who was sanctioned by the US over an oil network funding Tehran-backed proxies.
A study revealed evidence of a lost baptismal rite stage in a Byzantine-era church near Kinneret, Israel. Additional discoveries at the site included the largest bronze candelabrum and marble reliquary ever found in Israel.
Nigeria's Upper Chamber has passed a bill to extend the implementation of the 2025 budget's capital component until June 30, following a clause-by-clause consideration.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth has declined to reaffirm the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense, stating that President Trump will make the decision regarding Article 5 due to a perceived lack of support from European allies. Adding to the uncertainty, Fox News host Laura Ingraham questioned if President Trump was 'fully briefed about the risks of all of this from the beginning' regarding the Iran war plan.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, China and Pakistan have jointly presented a detailed five-point initiative, urging an immediate ceasefire, peace talks, and normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to end the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned Israel’s military deployment against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, calling it an “illegal invasion” that violates the country's integrity and sovereignty.
Senator Loren Legarda co-chaired the 4th Meeting of the Philippine Congress–Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF), reaffirming her commitment to peace, development, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro region.
Dawson Geophysical anticipates that its profitability metrics will continue to improve through 2026, as its board of directors has approved a $3 million capital expenditure budget for the same year.
