Israel on Friday nervously awaited an attack by Iran or its proxies as warnings grew of retaliation for the killing last week of a senior officer in Iran's embassy in Damascus.

The United States said on Thursday it had restricted its employees in Israel and their family members from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva areas amid Iran's threats to retaliate against its regional adversary

Mexico has asked the top court of the United Nations to suspend Ecuador's membership until the South American country issues a public apology for its raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito, court filings released by the International Court of Justice showed on Thursday.

In a recent statement, the Prime Minister of Japan emphasized the vital role of the United States in providing support for Ukraine to ensure its survival. The Prime Minister referred to the US as 'indispensable', highlighting the significance of the country's contribution towards maintaining the stability and security of Ukraine. The statement underlines the importance of the US in providing diplomatic, economic, and military assistance to Ukraine, given its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Prime Minister's remarks reflect the growing concern among world leaders about the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and the need for international cooperation to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Kyiv runs low on air defences.

Swiss government will host a two-day high-level conference in June aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, it said on Wednesday, although Russia has made clear it will not take part in the initiative.

According to Israeli officials, progress has been made in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. Israel has reportedly agreed to certain concessions regarding the return of Palestinians to the northern region of the Gaza Strip. While negotiations are ongoing, Israeli officials believe that Hamas may not be interested in reaching a deal. The exact details of the concessions that Israel has agreed to remain unclear at this time.

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian Islamist group and Haniyeh's family said.

Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of the Russian city of Orenburg.

The Ramadan Mubarak celebration in Gaza is a significant and highly anticipated event among the Muslim community in Gaza and around the world. It marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, offer extra prayers, and participate in charitable activities. The celebration is typically characterized by colorful decorations, festive meals shared with family and friends after breaking the fast, and community gatherings to share the spirit of the holy month. Despite the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Gaza, the Ramadan Mubarak celebration remains a time of hope, togetherness, and spiritual reflection for all who observe it.