ECOWAS dispatches a mediator to Mali as Tuareg separatists seize northern towns and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters increase pressure near the capital of Bamako.

Iran denies U.S. military claims that American forces destroyed six Iranian assault boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The denial follows reports from U.S. Central Command alleging an engagement involving helicopters and Iranian vessels.

Iran's Tasnim news agency has denied U.S. military claims that American forces destroyed six Iranian assault boats in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting statements made by U.S. Central Command chief Brad Cooper.

The Lebanese Army reports an officer and a soldier were injured following an Israeli attack on the town of Kafra in southern Lebanon.

The Lebanese Army reports that one officer and one soldier sustained injuries during an Israeli attack on the town of Kafra in southern Lebanon.

EgyptAir suspends all flights to the United Arab Emirates following regional escalation involving Iran. The airline announced the move as tensions rise in the region.

EgyptAir has suspended its flights to the United Arab Emirates following an escalation by Iran.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a ceasefire for Ukraine starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6. Zelenskyy states that no official ceasefire proposals have been received from Russia despite recent claims.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a unilateral ceasefire for Ukraine beginning at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6, stating that no official ceasefire proposals have been received from Russia.