At least 10 Palestinians, including senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad members, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, raising concerns over renewed fighting despite a ceasefire.
The US has seized another tanker linked to Venezuelan oil exports in the Caribbean, marking the sixth such action since December under intensified sanctions enforcement.
The UK has started withdrawing some troops from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, following a US precautionary move amid escalating regional tensions linked to Iran.
Four astronauts returned early from the International Space Station after one crew member developed a serious health problem, marking the first medical evacuation in ISS history.
India plans to revive five old airbases near the Bangladesh border to strengthen security around the Siliguri Corridor, a vital link to its northeastern states.