The Air Senegal flight, operated by Transair, was taking off from Blaise Diagne International Airport on its way to Bamako, Mali.

The rupture comes after months of disagreement between the two countries over Israel’s conduct of the war.

Russians celebrate Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Some observers say this is the most politically charged edition of the song contest in its 68-year history. Contestant Eden Golan is representing Israel.

Vladimir Putin delivered a bellicose speech on Red Square at a commemoration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, signaling his confidence about Russia’s battlefield advances in Ukraine.

In his first threat to withhold U.S. military aid, President Biden also acknowledged that American bombs used by Israel have killed civilians in the Gaza Strip.