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Saudi Arabia will reportedly skip the Ukraine Peace Summit, which Switzerland is hosting during June 15-16. German news agency DPA reported that Saudi will stay away from the conference since Russia hasn't been invited to it. This comes as a major blow to Ukrainian President after China, who also declined the invite to the event. The Kremlin mocked Volodymyr Zelensky, calling the summit a 'waste of time.' Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Israel has not been invited to attend this year's Nagasaki peace ceremony, which is scheduled for August 9 in southern Nagasaki, Japan, according to Mayor Shiro Suzuki. Speaking to reporters, Suzuki expressed his concern that demonstrations would sabotage the atomic bomb victims' monument because it is welcoming Israel. But he also welcomed representatives from other nations, including Palestine. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The US conducted an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile test from the Californian Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 4. With the assistance of Space Force Guardians, a combined team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen executed the test. The goal of the test was to show how capable and effective the US nuclear deterrent is. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Two jailed candidates emerged victorious in two of the most stunning results in polls. Pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh won from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab. While another jailed candidate, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, emerged victorious in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. Watch for more. NATIONAL NEWS

Russia denied its role in a stunt that saw several coffins appear at the Eiffel Tower. Russia's embassy in France has strongly protested the 'new Russophobic campaign'. Russia said the campaign launched in French media is affecting the security of its citizens. Five coffins draped in the French flag were deposited by three men in a van on June 1. The coffins reportedly bore the inscription “French soldiers killed in Ukraine." A Bulgarian, a Ukrainian, and a German were later arrested in connection with it. French authorities and media posited that Russia may have organised the stunt. This is in response to Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that France could send the military to Ukraine or allow it to use French weapons to strike inside Russia. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The DNA of ancient human remains in the United States may hold the answers to some of the most hotly debated questions in North American history. Danish professor Eske Willerslev has spent more than 10 years travelling around the US to study DNA data and what it can tell us about early humans. His encounters with Indigenous tribes, who are today fighting to have the remains of their ancestors reburied, forces Willerslev to reconsider his own position and possible biases in his interpretation of the ambiguous data. His objective ideals as a scientist are put to the test as he is confronted with ethical and personal dilemmas. Remains is a documentary film by Linus Mork.

US rapper Macklemore invoked the memory of the Holocaust on-stage in Germany in a defence of Palestinian rights.

US President Joe Biden has announced a three-phase plan he says paves the way for a ceasefire in the strip. But the challenge now is how to get both Israel and Hamas to accept it. The White House argues that if the group accepts this deal, Israel will too. But as soon as it was announced, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allies threatened to quit his government if he treats it positively. And Netanyahu has reiterated what he's been saying since October 7 - Hamas must be destroyed and the Israeli hostages returned. Does Biden's deal stand any chance of success?

Internal disagreements within the US government over how the administration is dealing with Israel's actions in Gaza has led to a steady stream of resignations. At least seven officials have resigned since October. Last week, a senior State Department official quit over a report that denied Israel has been blocking aid to Gaza.

Mexican voters have elected their first female president. Claudia Shane-balm, from the left-wing 'Morena' party has won a landslide victory. She's a former climate scientist and mayor of Mexico City. The 61-year old politician, will succeed her political mentor, the outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are escalating. The latest round of fighting, includes a pair of Israeli strikes on vehicles in southern Lebanon. And Hezbollah has launched drones towards Northern Israel.

Journalists working in areas of armed conflict are protected under international humanitarian law just like civilians. But Israel has been accused of violating those rules repeatedly. Palestinian journalists say Israel is trying to kill the messenger and silence the story. Now, a new report by a Palestinian Prisoners Society says journalists are being arrested - as well as killed.

Palestinians have been displaced over and over again throughout the war in Gaza. It's a perilous journey fleeing one city for the next, with no let up in the Israeli air strikes across the Strip.

Elections for European Parliament are set for early June and one of the key issues at the ballot box is sure to be agriculture policy. It comes after a year that's seen many of Europe's six million farmers out protesting. They've said they're deeply unhappy with market prices and working conditions. And they’re blaming the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.

At least four people have died in severe flooding in southern Germany. Thousands have been forced from their homes by torrential rain. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited the worst-hit areas and said the floods are a 'warning' that climate change is getting worse.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, accused China of discouraging other countries from attending a peace summit in Switzerland. Zelensky claimed that Russia was using "Chinese influence" to disrupt the peace summit. He said that "China was a tool in Putin's hands". Watch the full video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amid escalating Hezbollah-IDF tensions on the northern front, a big revelation about Hezbollah's strength has come to the fore. Media reports claimed that Iran-backed Hezbollah has used only 5% of its weapons arsenal since the Gaza war broke out on October 7 last year. Earlier, Israeli Reserve Major General Gershon Hacohen had warned Israel of an "existential threat" from Hezbollah. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Maldives has said it is imposing a ban on Israeli nationals in the country over the raging war in Gaza. “President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, following a recommendation from the cabinet, has resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports,” an official statement by the President’s office said. Maldives has also announced a fundraising campaign called “Maldivians in Solidarity With Palestine”. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The coach of Germany’s national football team says a poll about his team is racist and insane. The survey conducted by the state broadcaster, ADR asked participants if they thought the German team should have more white players. 21% of respondents said yes, but both coach and players say there’s no place for racism in football.

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