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Satellite imagery shows the scale of destruction in south Lebanon towns after Israeli military operations, highlighting the widening toll of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The damage adds to fears of deeper regional instability and a costly rebuilding effort.
Israel is accused of more than 2,400 violations of the Gaza ceasefire, deepening concerns that the truce is collapsing. The breakdown threatens humanitarian relief efforts and wider regional stability.
Iran’s foreign minister is heading to Moscow for talks as Trump says Iranian leaders can call if they want to negotiate. The moves point to active diplomacy amid rising regional tensions.
A bomb attack on a highway in Colombia’s Cauca region killed 19 people and wounded dozens, deepening security fears ahead of next month’s election. The assault highlights the continuing power of armed groups in a volatile area tied to drug trafficking routes.
At least 20 people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus in Cajibío, Colombia, highlighting a violent escalation in a strategically important corridor. The attack raises fresh concerns about security, transport, and regional stability.
Mali’s defense minister was killed as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases in one of the country’s sharpest security crises in months. The attack highlights the deepening instability gripping the Sahel region.
Israel has ordered fresh evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon, deepening fears of escalation along the border with Hezbollah. The move comes as both sides trade blame over the fragile ceasefire.
Deadly strikes across Ukraine, occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people as the world marked 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. The anniversary has renewed focus on nuclear risks tied to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Deadly strikes across Ukraine, occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people as the Chernobyl anniversary renewed fears about nuclear danger in the war. The violence underscores the conflict’s civilian toll and its wider global risks.
Supporters of Mahmoud Abbas won a strong showing in Palestinian elections, including in Gaza, where turnout stayed low amid the war’s devastation. The result reinforces Abbas’s camp but also underscores the political strain created by the conflict.
New dashcam footage captures the moment a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia, highlighting the country’s continuing security challenges. The attack adds to regional concerns about organized violence and instability.
Israel has escalated its military operations in Gaza and expanded its control over more territory, complicating ceasefire and postwar governance plans. The move deepens an already devastating conflict with regional and global repercussions.
Diplomatic efforts in Islamabad have stalled as Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked, raising fears that the US-Iran conflict could worsen. The impasse carries potential global consequences for energy markets, shipping, and trade routes that matter to Panama.
Mali’s security crisis is deepening as armed groups continue coordinated attacks, underscoring the persistence of violence across the Sahel. The instability has regional implications for migration, trade and counterterrorism efforts.
Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed in coordinated attacks on military sites and his home, a major escalation in the country’s insecurity. The strike highlights the fragility of state control in the Sahel.
Syria has begun the first trial of a senior Assad-era official, charging former Deraa security chief Atef Najib with crimes against the Syrian people. The case is a major test of accountability after years of wartime abuses.
Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed when his home in Kati was attacked during a wave of coordinated strikes across the country. The assault marks a major escalation in Mali’s long-running security crisis.
At least four people were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, adding to concerns that the ceasefire is failing to hold. Israeli forces are also reported to be expanding their control in parts of the territory.
Landmines continue to kill and maim civilians in Yemen despite ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining work. The danger remains a major barrier to recovery in a country already devastated by war.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and damaged a ship in port, while Ukrainian strikes injured people in Russia and annexed Crimea. The latest exchanges highlight the war’s ongoing threat to civilians and global shipping.