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The latest world reporting from The Belfast Herald.
A convoy of 300 buses and cars departs from Tunis, Tunisia to Gaza to spotlight Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid. The group, organized independently, includes 7,000 lawyers, medical professionals and activists from North Africa.
Israeli fire killed at least 12 Palestinians and injured 29 near two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said it fired warning shots at approaching individuals who ignored warnings.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted by the Mujahideen Brigades during the October 7 attacks.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the bodies of an American-Israeli couple abducted by militants during the October 7 attacks.
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning entry for nationals of 12 countries due to terrorist activity, hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates. The measure takes effect on 9 June 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a new U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal with Iran does not permit any uranium enrichment, contradicting prior media reports suggesting limited enrichment would be allowed.
French president Emmanuel Macron stated France could impose sanctions on Israel if humanitarian aid remains blocked, calling a Palestinian state a political necessity and urging a humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza.
Israel has approved 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, the largest expansion in decades, including previously unauthorised outposts and new developments across the region.