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Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas
Following Israel's incursion, Rafah in Gaza lies in ruins, with most civilians evacuated. Hamas forces nearly defeated, but humanitarian crisis deepens with aid delivery stalled. Hospitals facing fuel shortages as combat continues. International media witnesses devastation in the war-torn city.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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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