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As Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate, Israel toughens its stance against Hezbollah amid rising tensions. Israeli President Isaac Herzog hinted at launching a direct war against the Iran-backed group. He warned the world shouldn't be surprised if Israel responds to terrorism from the north. The Israeli president, on June 5, said Israel has no other choice but to protect its citizens. Earlier, the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had warned of an “extremely powerful” response to attacks from Hezbollah. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Last June, the leader of a Sikh temple outside Vancouver stood before his congregation and delivered a dark prediction: agents of the Indian government were plotting to kill him. The leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, believed Indian spies were targeting him because he advocated for a separate state for Sikhs in India. He urged his followers to continue his activism after he was gone. When Hardeep left the temple that evening, a white sedan blocked his path. Two armed men jumped out of the car, and shot him multiple times at close range. Still, some outside observers thought it was far-fetched that India would risk its diplomatic and economic relationships with the United States and Canada to silence an activist like Nijjar. But since his death, evidence supporting his darkest predictions has continued to emerge.

When you say Gaza, what do you see? What images come to mind? For many people, it will be the death and destruction of the last few months. But there is another side to Gaza that its inhabitants are keen to highlight - its beauty. And remembering that now, is its own form of resistance. Stunning sunsets. Families picnicking on the beach. Teenagers riding horses through cobbled streets. The destruction of a people - genocide - comes through the destruction of its culture and living space. As the International Court of Justice examines the case against Israel, we remember Gaza in all its glory to remind us all of the true picture of Palestine’s coastal lands.

The people of Sudan have faced a devastating conflict for a little more than a year now. Millions have been displaced. Thousands have been killed. Now there's a threat of famine. Aid agencies are warning the nation of 49 million people is at risk of collapsing. Sudan sits in a strategic area of northeast Africa, with seven other countries sharing borders and re-sources like the Nile river. So, what are the regional implications of this conflict? And what can the international community do to bring Sudan back from a nationwide food emergency?

US President Joe Biden makes a speech about freedom and democracy on a rugged stretch of coast which was the scene of the D-Day landings in France 80 years ago.

Seeking traditional healers in South Africa has grown as a popular method for dealing with mental health issues. They have come a long way - from being criminalized to being preferred by many today over psychologists. An Al Jazeera reporter discovers and experiences the methods of traditional healers and what it means for mental health.

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP – one of the largest Black civil rights organisations in the US – said that his organisation had a “responsibility to speak out in the face of injustice” as it called on the US president to suspend arms sales to Israel.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will add Israel to a global list of offenders for committing violations against children. Israel’s envoy to the UN, Gilad Erdan, said he was “utterly shocked and disgusted by this shameful decision”. He added that Israel’s military is the “most moral army in the world”. The global list is included in a report on children and armed conflict that is due to be submitted to the UN Security Council on June 14.

Increasingly, war is changing Ukraine’s labour force. A suspension of a law that banned women from working in dangerous or harmful industries, and a deficit of men as they’ve been called up, has led to more women working in industries previously closed off to them.

A big revelation emerges on the IDF strike on a UNRWA school in Gaza on June 6 that killed around 40 people. Israeli fighter jets appear to have used the U.S.-made munition in the strike, as per a Washington Post report. The Washington Post made the revelation, citing 3 experts who examined the debris footage. The nose of a GBU-39 small-diameter bomb was visible in the footage taken by an eyewitness. The IDF claimed its fighter jets targeted three classrooms of the UNRWA school in central Gaza. As per the Israeli army, Hamas directed terror attacks from this area of the UN school. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Hamas’ Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar has declared that the militant group will “not surrender guns”. Sinwar’s response came to the new Israeli proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal. “Hamas will not surrender its guns or sign a proposal that asks for that,” he was quoted as saying by The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated that it won’t accept the latest Israeli proposal as it doesn’t mention ending war in Gaza. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Yemen's Houthi group on June 6 claimed to have attacked ships at Israel's Haifa port. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said two joint operations with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq were carried out. Meanwhile, the Israeli Army denied claims about a direct attack at Haifa port. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The U.S. reportedly expects Russia to conduct naval and air exercises in its backyard. Reuters reported that Russian warships and aircraft are expected to arrive in the Caribbean this summer. The Russian ships are also expected to make port calls in Venezuela and Cuba possibly. A U.S. official told Reuters that Washington has been tracking the movement of Russian weaponry. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Doctors in Gaza say as many as three thousand Palestinian children have lost their limbs in Israel's war. A number that is set to rise as the Israeli military continues to bomb every corner of the Strip. Many are being amputated without anesthetic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned its ally, NATO nation Turkey, of economic losses. Putin said that the Turkish economy stands to lose if Turkish authorities continue to turn to the West for financial support. He said, “If Turkey's move is related to the restriction of trade and economic relations with Russia, then the Turkish economy will lose more than it gains." Putin also warned Turkey of cooperation with Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv is trying to hit pipelines carrying gas to Turkey.' Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

President Biden's decision to escalate military aid to Ukraine might potentially cross Putin's red line. The proposed aid package includes munitions for HIMARS and the HAWK system, stirring further tension with Russia. Meanwhile, Russia voices strong opposition, warning of heightened escalation with each new arms delivery. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Qatar reportedly issued an ultimatum to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, warning it of expelling senior Hamas officials if it rejects the latest ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S. As per a CNN report, the U.S. has been pressing its Arab allies to ensure Hamas accepts the proposed ceasefire deal. Apart from Qatar, the U.S. is also putting pressure on Egypt to close access to Gaza if Hamas rejects the deal. This comes amid reports that Hamas is likely to reject Israel’s new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a big remark on the upcoming Swiss Peace summit on Ukraine. He said that the upcoming summit is not about securing and there will be no peace negotiations. Scholz further reiterated the need for withdrawal of Russian troops from war-ravaged Ukraine. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Yemen-based Houthis renewed their threats against the United States amid Middle East tensions. The leader of Yemen’s Houthis, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said the group will launch a larger attack on the USS Eisenhower. He stated that the American aircraft carrier Eisenhower will remain a target for our Armed Forces whenever the opportunity arises. This follows the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of attacking the USS Eisenhower on May 31 and June 1 with missiles. However, the U.S. military said the Houthi claims of hitting the aircraft carrier were "false." Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

France escalates its support for Ukraine in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. President Macron announces the supply of Mirage 2000 fighter jets and allows Ukrainian pilots to train in France for their operation. This significant move comes amidst increasing tensions in the region, with Macron daring Putin with a bold declaration. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

A high-level meeting meant to discuss post-war strategies for Gaza erupted into chaos as Emirati and Palestinian officials engaged in a heated shouting match. The clash, highlighting Arab skepticism over the Palestinian Authority's reforms, saw the UAE Foreign Minister criticise Palestinian leaders, dubbing them 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.' Tensions soared as the Palestinian side pushed back, asserting their sovereignty in the face of external pressure. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered another extension of the Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea days after Houthis claimed two attacks on the warship. A US defense official told Al Arabiya English that nuclear-powered Eisenhower has had its deployment extended for an extra month amid an increase in the rate of Houthi attacks in the Middle East. Meanwhile, at least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels on June 7. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

How did a chemical company keep a popular pesticide on the market despite mounting research showing a link to Parkinson’s disease? Syngenta denies the link, but the weedkiller Paraquat is banned in more than 50 countries. Now, thousands of Americans are suing Syngenta, the maker of Paraquat.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the bloc's climate plan in 2019, calling it "Europe's man on the moon moment". That landing of the so-called European Green Deal is now in question. The package costs more than $1 trillion in investments every year. The next European Commission will have to raise more funds for the package. But support for the deal among voters is declining as the energy crisis bites. The possible rise of right-wing parties after parliamentary elections could see the bloc back-pedal on some measures. Plus, power sharing in South Africa, what is next for the economy?

It's a plan aimed at limiting the number of asylum seekers allowed to cross the southern United States border. Joe Biden said after signing the executive order this week, that he did what he can to address the border. He blamed Republicans for not reaching a bipartisan border security deal in Congress. The US has seen record numbers of asylum seekers at the border with Mexico. And the issue has dominated the campaign trail ahead of November's presidential election.