Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations
The Financial Times reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire between Iran and the United States by 60 days and establish a framework for nuclear talks. (CNBC) (Financial Times)
U.S. president Donald Trump says that the details of the emerging agreement will be "announced shortly," and that it will include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. (Al Jazeera)
Iran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan reports that progress has been made in ceasefire talks, with the Iranian foreign ministry saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. (Reuters)
The U.S. Central Command says that they have redirected 100 commercial ships and disabled four others from the Strait of Hormuz since the blockade started. (AA)
Iran's Fars News Agency reports that the agreement will allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)
The Lebanese Civil Defense reports that an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Sir el Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon, has killed at least 11 people and injured six. (AFP via Dawn)
Russo-Ukrainian war
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war
A Ukrainian drone attack causes a fire at a Transneft oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. (ABC News)
Sudanese civil war
During a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, political groups in Sudan including the Somoud alliance and Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdul Wahid al-Nur approve a roadmap in a effort to end the civil war in the country. (Sudan Tribune) (AA)
Arts and culture
2026 Cannes Film Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d'Or for the drama film Fjord at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. (AP via Korea JoongAng Daily)