Armed conflicts and attacks

The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization says that ports in Iran are prepared to provide maritime services, technical support, supplies, and medical assistance to ships operating in the Strait of Hormuz. (AA)

• https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-says-ports-ready-to-provide-support-services-to-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/3929651

Politics and elections

Voters in England elect six mayors and 5,066 council seats across 136 councils. In Scotland, voters elect 129 seats to the Scottish Parliament. In Wales, voters elect 96 seats to the Senedd. (BBC)

• https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1428pev1n0t

Politics and elections

Manele is ousted from premiership following a successful no-confidence motion of 26–22, with two MPs absent. Manele remains as caretaker prime minister until Governor-General David Tiva Kapu declares a new prime minister. (The Straits Times)

• https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/solomon-islands-pm-ousted-after-losing-confidence-vote

Politics and elections

The Parliament of the Solomon Islands debates a no-confidence motion against incumbent prime minister Jeremiah Manele. The debate is a culmination of a political crisis that started with mass resignations of the cabinet on 16 March, recently escalated by a ruling on 1 May by the Court of Appeal ordering the reconvening of Parliament. (RNZ)

• https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/594356/manele-calls-parliament-for-thursday-to-face-no-confidence-motion