Russia has claimed two new east Ukrainian villages, fighting fiercely against the Ukrainian forces, who struggle to hold the Russian troops back.

South Africa’s ruling alliance has marked international Workers Day with calls for continued solidarity with Palestine.

Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.

Ukraine warns that Kiev forces are running low on ammunition as Russians announce the liberation of a village near Bakhmut.

The Islamic Jihad chief says the assassination of top Hezbollah commander Wissam al-Tawil clearly shows that all forces of the Axis of Resistance are united to liberate the holy city of al-Quds from the Israeli occupation.

Hamas says Operation al-Aqsa Storm is the continuation of a heroic Intifada (uprising) that was initiated more than three decades ago and will result in the full liberation of Palestine and the end of Israeli occupation.

The Hamas representative in Iran said it was a historic moment achieved by the Palestinian soldiers and Palestinian people.