The Slovenian government has decided to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state, with a parliamentary vote set for June 4. Prime Minister Robert Golob emphasized that the move aims to promote peace and a two-state solution in the Middle East. Following the decision, the Palestinian flag was displayed on the Slovenian Prime Ministry building. If approved, Slovenia will join 145 other UN member countries in recognizing Palestine.
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.