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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an end to the Gaza war. Zelensky said Ukraine will work to pressure Israel to end the bloodshed in Gaza. He reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas. However, he said Israel should abide by the International law. Zelensky highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in the beseiged Gaza strip. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed forward the new ceasefire proposal during phone calls with Israeli war cabinet members Yoav Gallant and Benny Gantz. Blinken said the new deal would advance Israel’s long-term security needs. However, Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant on the same day openly said that his country will not end the war until it destroys Hamas’ military and governing capabilities. Permanent ceasefire and ending the war are part of the new proposal unveiled by U.S. President Joe Biden on May 31. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Western nations could take Russia's help amid the rising Iran-backed Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea. Russia's Northern Sea Route has emerged as a viable alternative for shipping. The route is reportedly shorter and more secure than other alternatives. Will the West woo Russia amid sketchy relations? Watch the full video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iran-backed Hezbollah, on June 2, reportedly struck Nahariya city in northern Israel, causing a fire. However, the drone attack did not cause any injuries, as reported by the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces later admitted that they tried but failed to intercept the drone. Meanwhile, the Lebanon-based militant group launched 40 rockets toward Israel, reportedly injuring two Israelis in Kiryat Shmona. The rocket barrage also caused a fire in the Golan Heights. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stark warning against the Israeli Prime Minister during a large rally in Ankara, continuing his vehement attack on "barbarian" Netanyahu. Erdogan launched fresh insults at Netanyahu, asserting that the Israeli PM "must be stopped." "This barbarian, thug, and bloodthirsty greedy named Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster, must be stopped," Erdogan said. Erdogan has repeatedly stated that Ankara supports Hamas amid the intensifying Gaza war. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The United States cleared its stance on the Ukraine war amid fears of a potential World War III. The White House said the U.S. President doesn't want the Ukraine war to trigger a global conflict. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Washington is "not looking" for a shooting war with Russia. Kirby also spoke about allowing Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

China's Defense Minister, Admiral Dong Jun, has issued a stern warning to the United States over its ballistic missile deployments in the Asia-Pacific region. During a major international security forum in Singapore, Dong emphasised China's "limits" in dealing with such provocations, specifically referencing the U.S. and the Philippines' military activities. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

At least 12 pro-Iran fighters were killed in an alleged Israeli attack in Syria, media reports say. The alleged Israeli strikes occurred in Aleppo city in northern Syria. This is the second reported Israeli attack on Syria in less than a week. Meanwhile, Iran has issued a veiled warning to Israel. Tehran has said that Iran is an “invincible power” and waging a war against the country is “impossible”. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Reportedly, Ukraine fired U.S.-supplied HIMARS into Russia for the first time during the war. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that U.S.-made HIMARS were launched at Russia's Belgorod on Saturday. These assertions by the Russian Defense Ministry come in the wake of local reports of explosions in Belgorod. On June 1, several locals reported over 40 explosions within a 15 minute span in the city. However, the Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the claims made by Russia. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amid Turkey President Erdogan's increasing attacks on Israel over the Gaza war and beyond, Israel has linked Turkey to an alleged terror attack conspiracy. The Shin Bet security agency of Israel has linked a potential bombing plot to Turkey. The agency claimed to have made a significant discovery - a 12 kg large fragmentation bomb - along with detention of the alleged would-be attacker. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

On June 3, Iran's Supreme Leader, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, made remarks regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during an event commemorating the 35th death anniversary of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Khamenei predicted what he referred to as Israel's 'end' while praising Hamas for their October 7 attack on Israel, known as the 'Al Aqsa Storm'. These comments from Khamenei coincide with reports of an alleged Israeli attack in the Syrian city of Aleppo.Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Yemen-based Houthis launched a ballistic missile towards Israel's southernmost city of Eilat on June 3, as reported by the Israeli military. The IDF claimed Israel's Arrow defense system intercepted the surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The attack triggered sirens throughout Eilat. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Pressure is mounting on Israel and Egypt to reopen the crucial Rafah border crossing to allow aid deliveries into Gaza. Talks are expected in Cairo between Egypt, Israel and the US. Israel took control of the crossing last month and hundreds of trucks carrying desperately needed aid are being held at the border.

Voters in the European Union will soon take part in the bloc's parliamentary elections to elect 750 members of parliament - or MEPs. Populist parties are expected to make big gains in several of the EU's 27 member-states. They include France, where Marine Le Pen’s far-right party is leading in opinion polls. Victory for Le Pen could be a significant stepping stone to her becoming French president in 2027. That's something that’s increasingly worrying her opponents.

Mexicans go to the polls on Sunday to elect more than 20,000 elected officials, including a President. One of the most daunting challenges that the winner will face is the wave of kidnappings, that is spreading fear throughout the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under immense pressure from the families of captives and the White House to accept Biden’s proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, while his far-right allies are threatening to collapse the government coalition if he does.

Given a choice between war and getting all its hostages back, Israel has opted for more war, argues Israeli journalist Gideon Levy. Levy tells host Steve Clemons that Israeli politicians may abandon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but even if he was replaced, Israel would continue its war on Gaza and occupation of the Palestinian people as a whole. “Radical change” in Israeli attitude and U.S. support is needed for any improvement in the situation, says Levy. After Oct. 7, even those on the Israeli left believe that Israel has the right to do whatever it wants, the Haaretz columnist argues.

It's a vote that's ended thirty years of the ANC's dominance in South African politics. Voters dealt a blow to the African National Congress, angry at what they consider to be its failure to deal with a dire economy and poverty. Now, the party will have to engage in talks with rivals to form a coalition government. So what concessions might it make? And what does a weakened ANC mean for politics in the country

A deeply divided Israeli war cabinet is set to meet in the coming hours to discuss a three-phase proposal to end the war on Gaza. US President Joe Biden has said the deal was put forward by the Israelis. Mediators are urging both sides to agree it.

Israeli attacks continue across the Gaza Strip, even as talks ramp up inside Israel, and internationally around the latest plan to end the war. A divided Israeli war cabinet is meeting to discuss the latest ceasfire plan. The US president has said was proposed by Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right ministers have threatened to topple the government if he agrees to the deal. And in Cairo, Egypt has told Israel that it must withdraw from the Rafah border crossing to allow it to operate again. Israel took military control of the crossing on the Palestinian side, just over three weeks ago.

Hezbollah’s chief, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, called for global efforts to eradicate the Zionist regime, saying it’s a “cancerous gland” that must be removed. Nasrallah stated that the ongoing fight for Gaza is a battle of existence, and the defeat of the Israeli regime in this battle will have significant effects across various fields in the entire region. Nasrallah also spoke about the ongoing exchange of fire with Israel on Lebanon's border. He also hailed Yemen's anti-Israel operations and expressed solidarity with the Houthis. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a multiple rocket launcher system on May 31. State media KCNA said the test involved "super-large multiple rocket sub-units." According to the AP, around 18 projectiles were simultaneously launched during the test. The drill came amid assertions by analysts about a possible Russia war link. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The European Union's chief of foreign policy Josep Borrell stated that the bloc does not have proof that China is supplying Russia with weapons, according to Russian news agency TASS. Borrell also said that parts manufactured in the United States, Europe, and Great Britain might find their way into Russian military hardware. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is skeptical of the ceasefire proposal unveiled by U.S. President Joe Biden. The Hamas ally said ending the war requires the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. This comes after Hamas said that it is willing to engage “positively” on the latest proposal. The group added that it will consider any proposal that ensures an end to “genocide” in Gaza. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-gvir have threatened to topple the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he agrees to a peace deal with Hamas that was announced by U.S. President Joe Biden. Interestingly, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has assured Netanyahu of keeping his government afloat if he accepts the deal on the table. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS