These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.


These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.

Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers rare hit from drones.

The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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President Trump says the US will begin ‘Project Freedom’ on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.

Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.

All the updates with post-match coverage, reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream of the first leg.

All the updates as reigning champions PSG beat Bayern in a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg in Paris.

Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
