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Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, amid stalled cease-fire talks, is causing devastating fires in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Damage from Hezbollah drones and white phosphorus, along with firefighting challenges, has displaced thousands. George Mitri highlights unprecedented fire damage. Affected areas include Moussa Saab's orchard and Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, raising fears of full-scale war.
Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed and dozens wounded after missiles slam into town in southern Ukraine
Russian missiles struck a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians, including children, and injuring dozens. Local authorities in Vilniansk reported bodies under picnic blankets and damaged buildings. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western support to enhance air defenses against ongoing Russian attacks. Elsewhere, civilians died and were wounded in Donetsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed shooting down Ukrainian drones in southwest Russia.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
Russia obliterates front-line Ukraine towns by retrofitting bombs and expanding its air base network
A devastating Russian bombing of Kharkiv's Epicenter store left 19 dead and unleashed shockwaves across Ukraine. Using retrofitted Soviet-era bombs, Russia's attacks have intensified, targeting cities like Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar, and Vovchansk. Investigators hope an unexploded bomb will trace the supply chain for these destructive weapons. Despite restrictions on hitting Russian airfields, Ukraine remains determined to defend its cities. Survivors, like salesperson Nina Korsunova, vow to stay in their hometowns, refusing to be driven away by terror.
Israel hits Gaza as tensions surge on Lebanon border
The Israeli military said troops continued operations in central Gaza, where warplanes struck a militant cell in the Zeitun area.
Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed
Earlier Wednesday, Hezbollah fired a massive barrage of rockets into northern Israel, further escalating tensions as the fate of an internationally backed plan for a cease-fire in Gaza hung in the balance. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of the Palestinian Hamas group, has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
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Mizoram-Myanmar cross-border trade stopped after bridge destroyed by Myanmar Army
Border trade between Mizoram and Myanmar's Sagaing division is halted due to the destruction of a bridge over the Run River in the Teddim township area by the Myanmar Army personnel. The bridge connected Mizoram to Tahan town in Myanmar's Sagaing division.
Indian traders demand resumption of border trade with China through Lipulekh pass
Indian traders have been engaging in border trade with China through the Lipulekh pass in Pithoragarh district since 1992. They are now urging the central government to address the closure of the trade route due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019. The traders are concerned about their stored goods in Tibet and seek the resumption of trade.
South Korea activists defy warning to fly balloons into North
An activist group in South Korea said on Thursday it had flown balloons into North Korea carrying leaflets criticising leader Kim Jong Un, just days after Pyongyang sent thousands of balloons carrying trash in the other direction over the border.
Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs were planning to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police
Police uncovered a plot involving Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs planning to employ minors to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Mumbai. Sharpshooters were stationed in multiple locations under Goldie Brar's orders, with plans to regroup in Kanyakumari and escape to other countries.
Hezbollah fighters shoot down an Israeli drone in Lebanon and fire rockets at an Israeli base
Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon and fired rockets at an Israeli military base. Israeli drone strikes caused casualties. Tensions escalate along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Inside the illicit trade of exotic animals from Myanmar to India
The civil war in Myanmar and resultant anarchy in border areas have given a new life to the smuggling of wildlife—from marmoset monkeys to green anacondas—to India. A complex network of wildlife smuggling involving exotic animals from various countries being trafficked through Myanmar to Indian metro cities like Kolkata.
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces now control area where Russia pushed into Kharkiv region
Viktor Vodolatskiy, a member of Russia's State Duma lower house of parliament, was quoted by Tass news agency as saying Russian forces controlled more than half the territory of the town of Vovchansk, 5 km (three miles) inside the border.
'Bangladesh MP Strangulated, cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones': Police reveal gruesome details of alleged murder; one detained
The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) detained a suspect on Thursday evening in connection with the alleged murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar. According to a PTI report, authorities suspect that the MP was "lured" into a flat in New Town by a woman and subsequently killed by contract killers.
Israelis living near Lebanon border under threat of Hezbollah attack. Why has IDF not sent troops there?
Israelis living in the areas bordering Lebanon are afraid as Hezbollah has deployed more than 1,600 anti-tank missiles, rockets and other projectiles since October 7, 2023. But IDF has not sent its troops there.
Cattle smuggling crackdown, slot booking policy, economic woes: Bongaon's struggle amidst transition
Bongaon, a border town in West Bengal, has experienced a crackdown on cattle smuggling and changes in goods truck movement regulations, leading to alternative smuggling activities, youth migration to other states, and rising unemployment. The region has been known for its clandestine cattle trade, which was worth hundreds of crores of rupees and accounted for the region's parallel economy. However, stringent measures by the Bangladesh Security Force (BSF) have led to a complete shutdown of cattle smuggling in the area over the last few years.
Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
Ukrainian forces have halted a Russian advance in Vovchansk, a key northeastern town near the Russian border, according to Kyiv. However, Moscow insists it has sufficient resources to continue its offensive. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy acknowledged the difficult situation and is bolstering defenses in Kharkiv. Russia aims to create a buffer zone to prevent Ukrainian strikes on Russia. Amid ongoing battles, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $2 billion arms deal for Ukraine, while NATO urged increased military support for Kyiv.
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
The remote coastal town of Santa Ana in the Philippines is gaining strategic importance as a potential site for U.S. military encampment under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. This agreement comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, with the Philippines seeking a counterbalance to Chinese military assertiveness in the South China Sea. While some locals express concerns about living near U.S. forces, others see economic benefits and enhanced security. The town's tourism potential is also expected to grow. Authorities are preparing for potential refugee influxes in case of regional conflicts.
Ukraine wages difficult border campaign even after securing more military aid
Ukraine faces Russian bombardment in Kharkiv region post $60B U.S. aid. Oleksander Syrskyi leads defense. Russia targets Vovchansk, Lyptsi. Belgorod incident unfolds. Putin proposes buffer zone. Reports by Hnydyi, Hunder, Popeski. Editors: Lawson, Harvey.
As Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, Hamas regroups elsewhere in ungoverned Gaza
Israeli forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza, risking Egypt peace treaty. Heavy bombardment reported in Jabaliya and Zeitoun. Civilians flee to Khan Younis and Mawasi. Lack of a postwar governance plan in Gaza.
Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
Russia captures villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, prompting mass evacuations. Zelensky urges military aid amid ongoing conflict. Evacuees flee border areas as fighting intensifies. International support crucial for Ukraine's defense.
No fee should be charged for Indians visiting Kartarpur Sahib, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar discusses Kartarpur Sahib fees imposed by Pakistan, clarifying no charges by India. Agreement needed, passports for border crossing. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak in India, Kartarpur town in Pakistan. Terminal building at Dera Baba Nanak.
Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps aid crossings closed and sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
The World Food Program will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday, said Georgios Petropoulos, an official with the U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Rafah. Aid groups have said fuel will also be depleted soon, forcing hospitals to shut down critical operations and bringing to a halt trucks delivering aid across south and central Gaza.
For those behind barbed wire border fencing, life is tough but voting is a must
Life for the 42 families living behind barbed wire fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam's Karimganj district is challenging, but they remain hopeful of being integrated into the mainland one day. They start their day with the opening of Border Gate No: 36 by the BSF at 6 am, allowing them to work or attend school, but they must return by 7 pm, unless in emergencies. The village, Gobindapur, lies just outside the barbed wire, as per the border protocol, but the residents face difficulties and feel ignored by political parties.
At least 7 killed and 30 injured in car blast in Syrian town near Turkish border, residents say
The Arab-populated town run by Syrian rebel groups backed by Turkey opposed to Syrian President Bashar al Assad has been relatively quiet since it was hit by a car blast over two years ago.
Karnataka farmers to join the Gramin Bharat Bandh on Friday
Farmers' organisations across Karnataka are supporting the nationwide Gramin Bharat Bandh to protest against the government's treatment of farmers. The bandh aims to condemn violence against farmers and demand a minimum support price for crops.
Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh
The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group in Myanmar's Rakhine state, has declared its control over Paletwa, a significant border town with India and Bangladesh. The insurgency, involving anti-junta forces backed by a parallel pro-democracy government, has intensified, posing a substantial challenge to Myanmar's military government since the 2021 coup. The Arakan Army vows to manage the area's administration and law enforcement. Concurrently, reports suggest violations of a recent ceasefire agreement with another rebel group, the Three Brotherhood Alliance, leading to increased tensions in Shan State on the China border.
Manipur: Four villagers, including father, son killed by suspected militants
The bodies of the victims were recovered on Thursday by the police team from Kumbi in Bishnupur district. The four victims identified as Ibomcha Singh and his son Anand Singh Romen Singh (38) and Dara Singh (37). A senior police officer who does not want to be named said, “Villagers saw the dead bodies in the social media network and informed the police who then recovered the bodies. The security forces are now conducting the search operations to nab the militants”.
Combing operations underway to nab Moreh miscreants: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Biren said that the unified command and combined teams of security forces comprising Assam Rifles, BSF and state police commandos are jointly taking on the militants. “Militants have attacked state police and central forces. It is our primary duty to protect the people and land of the state. The unified command, Assam Rifles, BSF and state forces are countering the attack of the militants.”
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