Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that reviving the nuclear deal during his second term could have prevented the 12-day war with Israel and the activation of the UN Security Council's trigger mechanism. He emphasized the ongoing opportunity to negotiate with the P5+1 group.

UNICEF warns that childhood cannot survive in Gaza City amid Israel's preparations to take control of the city, with nearly one million people at risk due to escalating military assault.

The United States has refused visas for senior Palestinian Authority officials and President Mahmoud Abbas to attend the United Nations General Assembly, citing the Palestinian Authority's failure to meet commitments and ongoing incitement. This decision echoes a historical precedent when Yasser Arafat was denied entry to the U.S. in 1988.

Attempts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and release Israeli prisoners are stuck due to Israel's insistence on Hamas relinquishing control of the Strip. Hamas expressed readiness for a comprehensive deal following Trump's call for immediate prisoner release, while Netanyahu maintains strict conditions to end the war.

In spring 2025, Damascus brought its nuclear file back to attention after years of isolation following the discovery of natural uranium particles at the Al-Kibar site. International investigations continue amid increased Syrian cooperation, while the issue remains a source of regional and international tension.

Pope Leo XIV told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that negotiations must resume quickly to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution as the only way to end the war. The meeting addressed the tragic situation in Gaza, where genocide has been ongoing since October 2023.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares announced Spain's readiness to host an international conference on Palestine if Palestinians are prevented from participating in the UN General Assembly, affirming support for a two-state solution and stopping the massacres in Gaza.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Doha to discuss a negotiated solution to Iran's nuclear program as the deadline for reimposing sanctions approaches. France, the UK, and Germany activated the trigger mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions, while Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense to the "Department of War," aiming to reflect the department's strength and its ability to protect national interests, restoring the historic name used from 1789 to 1949.

The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in East Asia was marked by a massive military parade in Beijing, where China showcased new weapons and advanced technologies amid a Russian-Chinese partnership leading an Asian alliance aiming for a multipolar global order.