As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to present a "Victory plan" to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Kyiv seeks strong support from the US leader before he leaves office. A senior official in Kyiv expressed the hope that Biden would "make history" in his final months. While details of the plan remain undisclosed, it is expected to include requests for increased military and financial aid, along with future security guarantees. Zelensky aims to position the plan as a "bridge" to peace, believing that strengthening Ukraine's stance could encourage Russia's Vladimir Putin to engage in diplomatic negotiations. The initiative also addresses US critics questioning continued support for Ukraine.

Following Israel's largest aerial offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the group confirmed the death of top commander Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi. Hezbollah stated that Kobeissi was "martyred on the road to Jerusalem," a phrase they use for fighters killed in Israeli strikes. The Israeli military indicated that at least two additional commanders from Kobeissi's unit were also killed in the attacks. Lebanese officials report that the airstrikes have resulted in at least 558 deaths, including 50 children, and more than 1,800 injuries. Most casualties occurred in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region, where Hezbollah maintains a strong presence.

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, met US President Joe Biden on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly in New York. According to a press note from Yunus's office, Biden pledged full US support to Bangladesh's interim government. Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, sought US cooperation in rebuilding the nation and briefed Biden on how students had sacrificed their lives to protest against the previous government's tyranny, paving the way for the country's rebuilding. Biden expressed admiration for the students' sacrifices and emphasized that others should also contribute more to the nation's progress, according to the press statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that attacks on Hezbollah will continue following the military's announcement of killing a senior commander in Beirut. Netanyahu urged the Lebanese people to distance themselves from Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, stating, “Nasrallah is leading you to the brink of the abyss.” This escalation follows a violent period marked by at least 569 deaths in Lebanon, according to officials. While Joe Biden calls for a diplomatic resolution to prevent "full-scale war," tensions remain high as Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire.

Lebanon's hospitals are struggling to manage casualties after Israeli strikes intensified, resulting in over 560 deaths, including 50 children, according to the health ministry. Health Minister Dr. Firas Abiad described Monday as the "deadliest day" since the civil war ended in 1990, calling it "carnage." In a direct address to Lebanese citizens, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that the conflict is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon. Amid these tensions, Israel reported killing a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, while Hezbollah vowed to resist Israeli "aggression" and support Palestinians in Gaza.

Israeli airstrikes have killed Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Hezbollah’s Missiles and Rockets Force commander, during “Operation Northern Arrows.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike aimed at multiple Hezbollah leaders, resulting in significant casualties, including six deaths in southern Beirut. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 90 rockets at Israeli military bases. The conflict has drawn global concern, with U.S. President Biden urging leaders to prevent a “full-scale war” in Lebanon. The ongoing violence has led to mass displacements, with the UN reporting tens of thousands fleeing their homes amid relentless strikes.

A 64-year-old American woman became the first to use a "suicide pod," known as Sarco, to end her life in Switzerland, raising legal concerns. The woman, suffering from severe immune compromise, died near the Swiss-German border, with the device flooding the chamber with nitrogen to induce death. Authorities detained several individuals, including a photographer, for alleged incitement and accessory to suicide. Swiss Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider warned that the pod may not comply with safety laws, complicating its legal status in assisted suicide, which remains a contentious issue in Switzerland.

At the UN General Assembly, Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep criticized the Taliban's oppressive measures against Afghan women, stating, “A cat has more freedom than a woman in Kabul.” Streep condemned the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights, noting that public parks have been closed to women and girls. She emphasized the urgent need for global intervention to protect Afghan women's rights, urging the international community to unite for change. Streep's remarks reflect the ongoing struggle faced by women under the Taliban’s extreme interpretation of Islamic law since 2021.

Israel intensified its strikes on Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon, hitting 1,500 sites in 24 hours. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, the death toll has reached 564, including 50 children, and over 1,835 people have been wounded. Six people died, and 15 others were injured in a targeted strike in Beirut on Tuesday. Thousands of Lebanese citizens are fleeing to safer areas as the conflict escalates, and flights have been canceled. Hezbollah continued firing rockets, while global leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, urged diplomacy to prevent a broader regional war.

Lebanese journalist Fadi Boudaya was injured when an Israeli missile struck his home during a live TV interview. A viral video shows him abruptly thrown off-screen as the missile hit. Boudaya, the editor-in-chief of Miraya International Network, later confirmed on Twitter that he is fine, expressing gratitude for the concern he received. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has seen escalated violence, resulting in 558 deaths in Lebanon, including 50 children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to evacuate their homes for safety amid ongoing strikes.