Hamas says Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of its armed wing in Gaza, in a strike that also killed seven others. The attack marks another escalation in the Gaza war and could further strain regional diplomacy.
Nigeria and the United States say a major ISIL commander was killed in a joint operation in Borno state, a potential setback for the group’s West Africa network. The raid underscores the ongoing struggle to contain extremist violence in the Lake Chad region.
Iran is warning that it is ready for war as nuclear talks with the United States lose momentum. The escalation could deepen Middle East tensions and jolt global energy and shipping markets.
Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old Palestinian man in Jenin Camp during a raid in the occupied West Bank. The latest violence underscores the ongoing instability in one of the conflict’s most volatile areas.
Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s World Cup unless their pay demands are met. The warning raises pressure on host-country preparations for one of the world’s biggest events.
Israel has kept striking southern Lebanon even after a 45-day ceasefire extension, exposing how fragile the border truce remains. The continued attacks raise the risk of wider regional escalation.
Vladimir Putin is set to visit China as Moscow and Beijing move to deepen their strategic partnership amid global tensions and the war in Ukraine. The trip highlights growing coordination between two powers challenging US influence.
Armed men kidnapped dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram. The raid highlights the continuing insecurity in northeast Nigeria and its wider regional impact.
A 38-year-old man was killed in a great white shark attack at a popular diving and fishing spot near Perth, western Australia. The death has renewed debate over coastal safety and shark management.
The United States has arrested and charged an Iraqi national described as a senior commander in Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah. The case is part of Washington’s broader effort to pressure militant networks tied to Tehran.
A new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province has killed at least 65 people and left 246 suspected cases, prompting urgent containment efforts. The flare-up highlights the ongoing public health risks posed by Ebola in Central Africa.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City hit a residential building and a vehicle, killing at least seven Palestinians. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll in the war in Gaza.
A convoy named Soumoud 2 is preparing to leave Libya with aid for Gaza, joining regional efforts to address the enclave’s worsening humanitarian crisis. The initiative highlights growing North African solidarity with Palestinians and the wider push for relief access.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed 2,951 people and wounded 8,988 since March 2 as regional tensions tied to Iran and Israel remain high. The violence raises fresh concerns about wider Middle East escalation.
Seven people, including three women and a child, were killed in Gaza City on Nakba Day after Israeli strikes targeted a Hamas member. The attack highlights the continuing civilian toll of the Gaza war and its wider regional impact.
Donald Trump ended a two-day summit in Beijing with Xi Jinping, a closely watched meeting as US-China tensions continue to shape trade and geopolitics. The talks carry significance far beyond the two capitals, including for global commerce and Latin America.
Cubans protested in Havana after repeated blackouts, voicing anger over an oil shortage that has strained the island’s power grid. The unrest highlights a deeper crisis with regional migration and stability implications.
A former Sinaloa security chief has been arrested in the United States and transferred to New York over alleged cartel ties. The case highlights the cross-border reach of organized crime investigations.
Trump called a New York Times journalist’s Iran war coverage “treasonous” while claiming victory, intensifying his conflict with the press. The remarks come amid a highly sensitive war with global implications.
Ukraine says Russia carried out the war’s largest aerial assault, killing 24 people in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed a response as the conflict escalates again.