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Israeli forces carried out a series of large detonations near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, claiming to have destroyed Hezbollah tunnels as part of an effort to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, using about 700 tons of explosives amid a US-brokered ceasefire framework, with reports of damage to homes as Israeli troops reportedly advance further into Lebanese territory.
Two fatal blasts in Pakistan, one in Qillah Saif Ullah district and another outside an independent candidate's party office in Pishin, have caused chaos and panic ahead of the country's general election day, resulting in at least 20 deaths and numerous injuries. The elections have been marred by violence and claims of poll-rigging, with police investigating the cause of the blasts and the injured being taken to nearby hospitals.
Two blasts near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed 24 people and injured dozens on the eve of the election, raising concerns over security. The attacks come amid rising militant activity and the jailing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has urged his supporters to peacefully wait outside polling booths after casting their votes. Electoral frontrunner Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan People's Party also wrapped up their campaigns amidst heightened tensions.
Russia may demand compensation for damage caused by last year's explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which connect Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea. Moscow called the blasts an act of "international terrorism" and is urging an independent international investigation with the mandatory participation of Russian representatives. Western countries are opposing a Russia-prepared draft UN Security Council resolution on the issue. The Nord Stream pipelines were intended to bring Russian gas to Germany, but Berlin has taken steps to reduce its reliance on Russian hydrocarbons since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine a year ago.