Man charged with murder after petrol bomb and 'flamethrower' attack at rally for Israeli hostages
The incident took place on Saturday in Boulder, Colorado, during a regular event held to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
The planned ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, set to begin at 8:30 a.m. today, has been delayed as Hamas failed to provide the names of three hostages scheduled for release, according to Israeli officials. The delay has prompted continued Israeli strikes on Gaza, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari announced in a press conference.
“Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations and has not given Israel the names of the hostages,” Hagari said. “Per the directive of the prime minister, the ceasefire will not take effect as long as Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations. The IDF is continuing to strike in Gaza.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier emphasized that the ceasefire, which forms part of a hostage-exchange agreement, would not proceed until Hamas met its terms. Under the deal, Hamas was required to submit the names of the three female hostages at least 24 hours before their planned release at 4:30 p.m. today. Despite the deadline, Hamas has yet to confirm which of the 97 hostages in Gaza are slated for release, attributing the delay to “technical reasons.”
The delay has sparked continued military action and heightened tensions, as demonstrators gathered outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv to call for progress in the ceasefire agreement. The IDF’s continued operations and the impasse underscore the fragility of the hostage deal and the ongoing volatility in the region.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Canada’s Gran Tierra Energy Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the 30th Anniversary International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition held as part of Baku Energy Week.
Heavy flooding has wreaked havoc in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, destroying dozens of homes and vital infrastructure in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, local authorities reported on Monday.
UN Headquarters in New York, powerful voices from France’s overseas territories accused Paris of sustaining colonial control under new names, demanding sovereignty, reparations, and justice for people of African descent.
Karol Nawrocki’s narrow win in Poland’s presidential race signals a sharp turn in tone toward both the European Union and Ukraine, raising questions over Warsaw’s future alignment in Central Europe.
In a significant development toward de-escalating the ongoing war, Russia on Monday formally presented Ukraine with a comprehensive peace proposal, outlining steps for a full ceasefire and a long-term peace agreement, according to Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation.
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