Pope Leo XIV's Calls for Humanitarian Aid and Peace Efforts

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza Strip and an end to hostilities, presides over general audience in St. Peter’s Square, reaffirms Vatican’s willingness to host ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.

India-Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani forces traded artillery and small-arms fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries. Both sides accused each other of aggression, with Pakistan claiming India's 'reckless conduct' brought them closer to conflict. The U.S. expressed desire for de-escalation but stated limited influence over the situation.

Meta bans Muslim news page on Instagram in India

Meta banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, leading to accusations of censorship. This comes amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan.

Drone Incursions at U.S. Air Force Bases in Eastern England

Small drones were detected near three U.S. Air Force bases in eastern England, but no impact on residents or infrastructure was reported. The incidents occurred during an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Israeli Counterstrike on Iran

Israeli forces appear to have carried out a counterstrike on Iran following a previous attack on Israel, with reports of limited damage and no casualties. The situation is being closely monitored for potential escalation.

UN Technical Observers Injured in Southern Lebanon

A blast injured UN technical observers in southern Lebanon, reportedly due to an Israeli strike. UNIFIL is investigating the incident, emphasizing protection of non-combatants. Escalating hostilities between Israel and Lebanon have resulted in casualties on both sides.