Middle East roundup, May 23: Trump says draft deal with Iran includes opening of Strait of Hormuz
May 23, 2026
Detained British, Irish flotilla activists recount Israeli abuse, torture
Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
Hondius captain to leave hantavirus ship: WHO
Pakistan PM lands in China on 4-day visit to boost CPEC Phase-II cooperation
Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
Pakistan’s interior minister lauds police for killing eight terrorists in Bannu
Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda: Ministry
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
One Indian woman died every 90 minutes in dowry cases in 2024: Report
10 dead in Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town: Governor
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
At UNSC, Pakistan reaffirms support for Libya’s sovereignty, Libyan-led political process
UN Security Council unanimously adopts Pakistan-drafted annual report
SpaceX's enormous Starship splashes down after test flight
Middle East roundup, May 22: Pakistan's CDF lands in Iran; Israel airstrikes kill 10 in Lebanon
May 22, 2026
Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank
UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after month-long negotiations
French activists describe ‘dehumanizing’ abuse by Israel after Gaza flotilla arrest
Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion
PTV wins prestigious Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Award for virtual production innovation
Alaba to leave Real Madrid after five years
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