Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed skepticism about the success of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stating that while talks are proceeding, they may ultimately prove fruitless.
Several countries have warned Israel against taking further military action in Gaza, demanding that it lift restrictions on humanitarian aid in the area.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that Tehran will persist in enriching uranium irrespective of any nuclear agreement with the United States.
The socialist dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro is unlawfully detaining at least 31 foreign nationals under conditions of forced disappearance, according to a report from Infobae citing the Venezuelan non-governmental group Foro Penal and the CASLA Institute. These individuals are among 72 foreign political prisoners currently held by the regime, with 68 total prisoners reported missing inside the country’s opaque prison system.
Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, secured victory in the May 18 parliamentary election with 89 seats, falling short of the 116 needed for a majority in the 230-seat legislature.