The remains of Sepoy Narayan Singh, an Indian soldier missing for 56 years, were recovered from the Dhaka glacier and returned to his family in Uttarakhand’s Kolpuri village. Singh was among 101 people aboard an Indian Air Force AN-12 aircraft that crashed near Rohtang Pass in 1968. His wife, Basanti Devi, held onto hope of his return until her death in 2011. Singh’s remains were identified through a paybook found with his body. The soldier was cremated with military honors, bringing closure to his family and village after decades of uncertainty.

Russian military bloggers claim that Russia has used its most powerful non-nuclear bomb, the ODAB-9000 thermobaric explosive, in a strike on the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Video footage shared on pro-Russia Telegram channels shows a massive explosion, with a mushroom cloud rising over the devastated city. Dubbed "The Father of All Bombs," this fuel-air explosive is known for its devastating impact. Ukrainian officials have yet to confirm the use of this weapon. The incident has intensified the ongoing conflict, as concerns rise about the destruction caused in already battered regions.

The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, concluding decades of negotiations. This historic deal includes Diego Garcia, a strategic US-UK military base, which will remain operational for 99 years. The agreement aims to resolve disputes over the islands, which the UK controlled for over half a century. Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Pravind Jugnauth highlighted the peaceful resolution, with provisions for Chagossian resettlement, though Diego Garcia remains off-limits. The UK also faces criticism over excluding Chagossians from the negotiation process.

Israel has struck Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut, targeting operatives, command centres, and intelligence-gathering facilities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that these headquarters direct Hezbollah’s intelligence activities. Overnight airstrikes on central Beirut have killed 9 people, according to Lebanese officials. Meanwhile, Israel has warned residents in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, to evacuate due to ongoing strikes. The ground invasion in the south continues, with Lebanese authorities reporting 1,974 deaths, including 127 children, since October last year. Israel's military has urged civilians not to return home until further notice for their safety.

Iran has reportedly released an 'execution list' targeting key Israeli figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as retaliation for Israel's recent military actions. The list, circulating on social media, also names top military leaders such as Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi. This alleged Iranian move follows Israel’s airstrikes, which killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Tensions continue to escalate, with fears of a wider war. Israel warns of a "strategic" response if attacked.

A statue of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on August 9 has sparked outrage after junior doctors installed it on the hospital premises. The statue, named 'Cry of the Hour,' symbolizes the victim's suffering. Social media users criticized the statue as "disturbing" and "disrespectful." Doctors argue it’s a symbol of pain and ongoing protests. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh condemned it, citing Supreme Court guidelines against revealing the victim's identity. The doctors, on ceasework, demand enhanced security in hospitals.

The UK is chartering additional flights to evacuate nationals and dependents from Lebanon, following intensified Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Over 150 British nationals were evacuated to Birmingham on Wednesday, and more flights are scheduled from Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport as long as security conditions permit. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said it was ready to support "hundreds" more evacuees. Defence Secretary John Healey has stationed 700 British troops in Cyprus for possible evacuations. Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon has already claimed over 1,000 lives.

An Israeli airstrike on a multistorey building in Beirut's Bashoura district killed nine people, including seven Hezbollah-linked health workers, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Fourteen others were injured in the Wednesday night attack, which also started a fire. Residents reported a sulfur-like smell, with Lebanon's National News Agency accusing Israel of using banned phosphorous bombs. The Hezbollah-aligned building housed the group’s Islamic Health Authority. This strike was part of 17 overnight air raids on Beirut as Israeli forces also engaged Hezbollah in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed 15 Hezbollah fighters in an airstrike on southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil municipality. Hezbollah claimed it thwarted Israeli troop movements by detonating two explosives along Lebanon’s southern border. As clashes intensify, Israel has ordered the evacuation of villages north of the United Nations buffer zone established post the 2006 war. The conflict has caused mass displacement on both sides, with over 1,000 people killed in Lebanon. Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue as Israel secures its northern border while managing its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of Hamas' government in Gaza, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike alongside two other senior officials. Israeli Defense Forces and Israel Securities Authority confirmed that Mushtaha, along with Sameh al-Siraj and Sami Oudeh, were targeted in a precise strike while hiding in a fortified underground compound in northern Gaza. The compound served as a command center for Hamas leadership. Mushtaha was a key figure in Hamas’ operations and held several important portfolios, including civil governance and prisoners' affairs. Israel continues its strikes targeting Hamas amid escalating tensions with Iran.