UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a UN inquiry said on Tuesday.

Casualties continue to rise after strong quake in S. Philippines

At least 37 people were killed, and some 500 people were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said on Tuesday.

Russia’s Baltic Fleet kicks off maneuvers with over 10 fighter jets and bombers - TASS

The Russian Baltic Fleet has kicked off scheduled maneuvers in Russia’s westernmost exclave of the Kaliningrad Region involving over 10 fighter jets and bombers, the Fleet’s press office reported.

Explosions in Tehran, Isfahan as Israel launches attacks

The IRNA news agency has more details on the attacks in Tehran.

Iran warns Israel of retaliation after its attack on Beirut

Spokesman for the Iranian Parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Rezaei has warned Israel of a "decisive and painful response" to its attack on Beirut’s neighborhoods that claimed the lives of at least two people.

US considering using Iranian assets for Persian Gulf allies reconstruction

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is considering redirecting frozen Iranian assets to help Gulf states rebuild and repair any future damage caused by Iran, according to the Reuters news agency.

NATO discusses €70 bln financial aid package for Ukraine

NATO countries are discussing initiative to provide Ukraine with €70 bln in military financial assistance, which could be announced during alliance leaders’ summit in Ankara in July, Politico reported, citing sources.

Iran fires ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain

CENTCOM said that Iran fired seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain just hours after the US military shot down Iranian attack drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and also struck Iranian radar sites.