Human Rights Watch highlights grave civilian risks as verified accounts reveal Israel's use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Nine United Nations staff members lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, as confirmed by the UN Relief and Works Agency.
In a severe escalation of tensions, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant orders a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, cutting off electricity, food, and fuel supplies. This drastic action, amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, raises international concerns as over 123,000 individuals face displacement according to the UN.
In light of recent violent escalations, Saudi Arabia condemns provocations by Israel and calls for an immediate ceasefire, reiterating its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.