SOUTHERN MILITARY DISTRICT
Airstrike kills 25 in southern Gaza as Israeli assault shuts down medical facilities
Large parts of Gaza City and urban areas around it have been flattened or left a shattered landscape after nine months of fighting. Much of the population fled earlier in the war, but several hundred thousand Palestinians remain in the north. "The fighting has been intense," said Hakeem Abdel-Bar, who fled Gaza City's Tuffah district to the home of relatives in another part of the city.
Poised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul
The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as violence flared between Chinese and Indian troops in Galwan Valley on 15-16 June 2020. However, Blasko, a former US defence attache in Beijing and Hong Kong, also provided a useful assessment of current and future conditions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city
The Israeli army instructed a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday. This order indicates that Israeli troops are likely preparing to launch a new ground assault into Gaza's second-largest city. The directive suggests Khan Younis will be the next target of Israel's raids into areas of Gaza previously invaded during the ongoing conflict, as they continue to pursue regrouping Hamas militants.
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city
Israeli army orders mass evacuation in Khan Younis for an imminent ground assault against Hamas militants in Rafah, releasing hospital director, affecting potable water access, amid detainee release controversy.
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city
The Israeli military confirmed its forces are operating in central Rafah as part of their ongoing offensive in southern Gaza. Since the ground assault began on May 6, around 1 million Palestinians have fled the city, disrupting U.N. humanitarian operations. Despite U.S. President Joe Biden's caution against a full invasion, Israel's forces have advanced into most parts of Rafah, uncovering Hamas rocket launchers and tunnels. Many Palestinians now live in squalid camps, with around 300,000 remaining in the area amid continued clashes and shelling.
Israeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over
At the south end of Gaza, Israeli forces pressing an offensive into Rafah found rocket launchers and other weapons as well as tunnel shafts built by Hamas in the city centre, the army said. Tank-led Israeli troops aim to break up Hamas' fighting formations in the city on the border with Egypt.
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Israeli tanks advance into Rafah's centre despite global outcry
Israeli tanks advance to Rafah city centre, continuing the ground offensive in southern Gaza against Hamas militants, causing civilian casualties and global condemnation.
Israeli tanks advance further in Rafah as heavy fighting continues in Gaza
Israeli forces escalated military strikes in Gaza, with heavy fighting in Jabalia and tanks advancing into Rafah. At least five Palestinians were killed and others are trapped under rubble. The southern city of Rafah faced explosions and smoke as tanks pushed further into the Jneina district. Israel aims to retrieve hostages and dismantle Hamas. This has caused mass displacement and aid shortages in Gaza.
Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine
Russia's military has started drills with tactical nuclear weapons in response to Western officials' comments on deeper involvement in Ukraine. The drills involve non-strategic nuclear weapons like Kinzhal and Iskander missiles in the Southern Military District near Ukraine and Crimea.
65 refugees from Bangladesh take shelter in Mizoram
After the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, over 34,350 people from the Chin state of the neighbouring country fled to Mizoram and are now staying in all 11 districts of the state.
Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition
Israeli troops entered Gaza Strip, Rafah, clashing with Hamas. Benny Gantz threatened to resign if PM Netanyahu doesn't agree to a post-war plan by June 8, alarming Cairo. Netanyahu faces criticism for lack of endgame strategy.
Dozens killed and wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah
Israeli troops and tanks advanced into the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, according to medics and residents. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Israel continued its ground offensive against Hamas, displacing many and causing widespread casualties. Israel's military targeted terrorist infrastructure, while Palestinian fighters retaliated with rockets and explosives. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with over 35,000 Palestinians and 281 Israeli soldiers reported dead. Rafah, sheltering over a million displaced Gazans, remains heavily bombarded amidst the prolonged conflict.
Gaza fighting intensifies, Israel asks why armed men were at UN site
Israeli troops clashed with militants across Gaza, including in the city of Rafah, in a recent escalation of the seven-month-old conflict, resulting in tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties. Tensions between Israel and the United Nations rose as Israel sought explanations for footage showing armed men near U.N. relief agency vehicles. India worked to repatriate the body of a U.N. staffer killed in Rafah. The U.S. urged Israel to present a clear plan for Gaza's future, emphasizing the unacceptability of both Israeli occupation and Hamas governance. Netanyahu insisted on eliminating Hamas before considering an alternative Gaza administration.
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials
Russia has announced plans to conduct drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons, citing provocative statements from Western officials about the Ukraine conflict. This marks the first time Russia has publicly announced such drills, which are intended to increase readiness. The announcement comes amid heightened tension between Russia and NATO, with some Western leaders suggesting potential military involvement in Ukraine. In a separate incident, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck vehicles in Russia's Belgorod region, killing six and injuring 35, including two children. The region has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in recent months.
Israel military begins evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah, radio says
Israeli armed forces have reportedly begun evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah in southern Gaza, ahead of a possible assault. The evacuation, focused on peripheral districts, aims to move people to tent cities in Khan Younis and Al Muwassi. This action comes as part of Israel's offensive against Hamas, with the military calling on residents in eastern Rafah to move to a "humanitarian area." The operation is raising concerns about potential high casualties, given the large number of displaced Palestinians in the area.
Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian warplanes in one of its biggest drone attacks of the war
Ukrainian officials claimed to have used drones to destroy six military aircraft and damage eight others at a Russian airfield in the Rostov region. However, Russian defense officials stated they intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones, with only a power substation damaged. The attack, one of Kyiv's largest air assaults in the war, targeted a military airfield near Morozovsk. The incident underscores the escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure, including power plants, as both sides struggle to make significant advances on the ground.
Israeli troops leave Gaza's Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after a two-week operation, leaving behind a scene of destruction. The military claimed to have killed and detained hundreds of gunmen in clashes in the area, seizing weaponry and intelligence documents. Gaza's Civil Emergency Service alleged that Israeli forces executed two people at the hospital and used bulldozers to exhume buried bodies. Israel said operations inside the hospital were conducted to prevent harm to civilians, patients, and medical teams. Hamas-run Gaza media reported 400 Palestinian deaths in the area.
Pune-based Army Sports Institute training female athletes: Lt Gen A K Singh
The Army Sports Institute in Pune is set to provide rigorous training to young female athletes to help them compete at national and international levels. The initiative, led by Lt General Ajai Kumar Singh, General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, aims to nurture girl talent in archery, athletics, boxing, and weightlifting. The Army Girls Sports Company will be one of two centers of excellence identified for this initiative.
Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military
The Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that the southern part of Xizang (the Chinese name for Tibet) is an inherent part of China's territory, and Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India", official media here reported.
Israeli tanks batter hospital districts in Khan Younis
In Gaza City in the north of the embattled enclave, 20 Palestinians were killed and 150 injured when hit by an Israeli strike while queuing to collect food aid, said Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesperson for Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military said it was looking into the report. Gaza health officials said at least 50 Palestinians had been killed in the past 24 hours in Khan Younis, where Israel has shifted full-blown military operations after starting to pull forces out of northern areas it says it now largely controls.
How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military - even as it says it's out of money
In 2023, the White House urged Congress for aid in supporting Ukraine's struggle against Russia, claiming funds had depleted. President Biden announced a $200 million military aid package despite earlier assertions of insufficient resources. The situation is complex due to different funding programs for Ukraine, with one pot empty and another overstated by $6.2 billion, leaving $4.4 billion as "store credit." Smaller aid packages have been announced, raising concerns about available weaponry. With diminishing funds, the US faces challenges in replacing weaponry for its own defense.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas rages in Gaza's second-largest city, blocking aid from population
Two months into the war, Israel's offensive into southern Gaza was bringing to Khan Younis the same fierce urban fighting and intensified bombardment that obliterated much of Gaza City and the north of the territory in recent weeks. But in the south, the areas where Palestinians can seek safety are rapidly shrinking. Ahead of the assault, Israel urged residents to evacuate Khan Younis, the childhood home of two top Hamas leaders.
Israel in '2nd stage' of war, storms city of Khan Younis
In what appeared to be the biggest ground assault in Gaza since a truce with Hamas unravelled last week, Israel said its forces - which were backed by warplanes - had reached the heart of Khan Younis. "We are in the most intense day since the beginning of the ground operation," the commander of the Israeli military's Southern Command, General Yaron Finkelman, said in Jerusalem.
Ukraine's military says Russia has launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion
Russia on Saturday morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the Ukrainian capital, military officials said. In total, Russia launched 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine, of which 74 were destroyed by air defenses, Ukraine's air force said.
Israel levels Gaza district, missile hits Orthodox church
Israel has escalated its attacks on Gaza, destroying a district and targeting an Orthodox Christian church. The Israeli government has indicated that a command to invade Gaza is imminent. US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to provide additional financial support to Israel in its fight against Hamas. Israel has been conducting air strikes on Gaza and has imposed a total siege on the region, resulting in thousands of Palestinian deaths and the displacement of over a million people. The conflict is also spreading to other fronts, including the West Bank and the Lebanon-Israel border.
Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault
Shocked by the assault on towns and villages, Israel is carrying out the most intense bombardment Gaza has ever seen, has imposed a strict blockade, and is preparing a ground invasion.
Russia strikes cities from east to west Ukraine, starting fires and killing at least 2
A massive Russian attack on multiple cities in Ukraine has resulted in at least two deaths, fires, and injuries. The missile attack, which occurred on the International Day of Peace, coincided with the United Nations General Assembly summit in New York. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had just delivered a speech and presented a "peace formula" at the summit.
Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety
Typhoon Saola has made landfall in southern China after forcing the evacuation of nearly 900,000 people and suspending business and transport in Hong Kong and other coastal areas. The storm is forecast to move along the Guangdong coast before weakening and heading out to sea. Trading on Hong Kong's stock market was suspended, flights were canceled, and train services were halted.
13 killed after military fighter jet Su-34 crashes into apartment in Russia, say reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin released a statement saying that he had instructed the authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the crash victims and had received reports on the situation from ministers and the region's governor.
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