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Luhansk dorm strike kills 16 as Russia vows retaliation
world3 days ago

Luhansk dorm strike kills 16 as Russia vows retaliation

A drone strike on a student dorm in Starobilsk, in the Russian‑controlled Luhansk region, killed 16 people (mostly young women) with several more believed trapped as rescue work continued. Russia blamed Ukraine and pledged retaliation, while Kyiv denied responsibility and said it had targeted a drone command unit and adhered to international humanitarian law. President Putin ordered military options for retaliation, and the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting amid disputed claims and calls for access to the site; Reuters could not independently verify all details.

Ceasefire collapses as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Moscow parade
world20 days ago

Ceasefire collapses as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Moscow parade

Ukraine denounces Russia’s unilateral 24-hour ceasefire as Moscow resumes drone and missile strikes that killed at least 28 civilians across Donetsk, Poltava and Dnipro and wounded many more, including a Sumy kindergarten attack; the UN says roughly 70 civilians have died and over 500 wounded in recent days across 14 regions, while Kyiv vows retaliation and Moscow tightens security ahead of Saturday’s parade.

Ten Minutes of Fire: Lebanon Reels from a Day of Israeli Bombing
world20 days ago

Ten Minutes of Fire: Lebanon Reels from a Day of Israeli Bombing

During a 10-minute wave of Israeli air strikes on 8 April, Israel hit about 100 targets across Lebanon, killing more than 360 people and injuring over 1,000, including many civilians in Beirut's Hay el Sellom and other neighborhoods; strikes were felt from Sidon to Hermel in a rapid, near-simultaneous assault that overwhelmed rescue efforts and raised questions about civilian protection as cities endured extensive damage.

Ugandan-Congolese forces rescue 200+ civilians from IS-linked ADF camp in DR Congo
africa1 month ago

Ugandan-Congolese forces rescue 200+ civilians from IS-linked ADF camp in DR Congo

Ugandan soldiers, working with Congolese forces, freed more than 200 civilians held by the Allied Democratic Forces in eastern DR Congo, including a 14-year-old girl. The operation targeted an ADF camp, a weapons cache was recovered, and several ADF fighters were killed, while captives described harsh conditions such as hunger and malaria. The ADF, an IS-linked group formed in Uganda, has continued attacks despite a 2021 joint Uganda-DR Congo offensive.

Fearful Toll as Nigerian Market Strike Hits Boko Haram Zone
africa1 month ago

Fearful Toll as Nigerian Market Strike Hits Boko Haram Zone

Civilians are feared dead after reports that Nigerian jets struck Jilli Market in the northeast (near the Borno–Yobe border) during operations against Boko Haram. The Nigerian Air Force says it carried out mop-up strikes but has not confirmed casualties, and reports vary widely on the death toll—from about 10 to over 200—sparking condemnation from Amnesty International and prompting emergency assessments.

Lebanon Border Villages Razed as Israel Expands Security Zone
world1 month ago

Lebanon Border Villages Razed as Israel Expands Security Zone

The Israeli military destroyed entire border villages in south Lebanon with remote detonations, claiming they targeted Hezbollah infrastructure embedded in civilian homes. Rights groups warn the mass destruction could amount to war crimes, while Israel says it will establish a security zone up to the Litani River and bar returns until northern Israeli cities are safe, leaving residents displaced and their communities erased.

Beirut Under Bombardment: Civilians Pay the Price in a 10-Minute Israeli Strike Blitz
world1 month ago

Beirut Under Bombardment: Civilians Pay the Price in a 10-Minute Israeli Strike Blitz

In a 10-minute wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, including Beirut’s Barbour district, at least 254 people were killed and 1,165 wounded, with civilians — including children — bearing the heaviest toll as hospitals were overwhelmed by crush injuries and mass casualties. The strikes hit densely populated neighborhoods, contradicting claims of targeting Hezbollah, and forced more than a million people to flee or seek shelter. The broader war has left thousands dead and raised fears of further escalation, while residents and officials call for international scrutiny of the attacks.

Kabul rehab-centre bombing deepens Afghan-Pakistan tensions as families search for loved ones
world2 months ago

Kabul rehab-centre bombing deepens Afghan-Pakistan tensions as families search for loved ones

An airstrike on Kabul’s rehab centre, a former NATO base converted to a civilian facility, killed more than 400 and wounded 265, Afghan authorities say, while Pakistan claims it struck military targets. Families continue to search for missing relatives as bodies are retrieved and funerals planned, drawing international calls for civilian protection and de-escalation amid a deteriorating Afghanistan–Pakistan dispute.

Tehran Quietens as War Drags On, Civilians Flee and Security Tightens
world2 months ago

Tehran Quietens as War Drags On, Civilians Flee and Security Tightens

After two weeks of deadly bombardment by the United States and Israel, Tehran has grown quiet and largely empty as residents flee or stay indoors; security forces patrol at night and only pro-government demonstrations occur. The war has killed more than 1,348 civilians in Iran and displaced up to 3.2 million people, with inflation and economic distress adding to daily hardship as some cling to hope for regime change while others feel exhausted and uncertain about the future.