A gas leak at the Tabas coal mine in eastern Iran has resulted in a deadly explosion, killing at least 51 workers. The blast occurred on Saturday evening, triggered by methane gas buildup, with 20 others injured. Rescuers are working to retrieve those still trapped 250 meters below ground. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered condolences and ordered an investigation. The mine, owned by private firm Madanjoo, is one of the richest coal reserves in Iran. Search efforts continue, hindered by dangerous gas concentrations in the mine's chambers.

At least 51 people were killed and 20 injured after a methane leak triggered an explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran. The blast occurred late on Saturday with 69 miners working underground. Rescue operations are underway, as 24 miners are still believed to be trapped inside. The mine is located around 335 miles southeast of Tehran. Iranian state media reported the explosion's devastating impact, but it remains unclear if all trapped miners have been accounted for. The rescue teams are working to free any remaining survivors from the wreckage as investigations into the cause of the blast continue.

Hezbollah launched 115 rockets at northern Israel, with some landing near Haifa, as reported by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). This barrage occurred early in the morning and resulted in injuries to at least three individuals, along with damage to buildings and vehicles. Hezbollah stated that their targets included a military base. The attacks followed an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed 37 people, including key commanders of Hezbollah, Ibrahim Akil and Ahmed Wahbi. In response to these developments, the IDF has deployed its defensive systems and increased preparedness to address any further threats to the region.

Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera's office in the West Bank on Sunday, ordering its closure for 45 days. During a live broadcast, armed and masked soldiers entered the building and instructed the staff to leave immediately. They handed a closure order to Walid al-Omari, the network's West Bank bureau chief, who read the order on air. The Israeli military cited a court ruling justifying the action. The raid has raised concerns about press freedom in the region, as Al Jazeera has been critical of Israeli policies and actions. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and restrictions faced by media outlets in conflict zones.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Marxist-leaning opposition leader, has taken an early lead in Sri Lanka's presidential election with 53% of counted votes. Sajith Premadasa secured 22%, while incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe trails in third. The Election Commission reported a 75% voter turnout, with 17 million citizens casting ballots. Dissanayake's potential win could impact Sri Lanka's economic recovery efforts. The country faces its worst financial crisis, with debt restructuring and IMF bailout talks ongoing.

Israel launched air strikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah after detecting preparations to fire on Israeli territory, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The offensive follows an earlier airstrike in Beirut that killed 12 Hezbollah commanders, with Lebanon reporting 37 total deaths, including children. Israel has also restricted gatherings in Haifa and northern regions amid the escalating conflict. The US government has advised its citizens in Lebanon to leave while commercial travel options are still available. The conflict marks rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with increased military actions on both sides.

During the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, US President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic, stating that China was "testing" the four nations. The closed-door summit, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, focused on regional security, including China’s increasing territorial claims in the South China Sea. Biden’s remarks highlighted the shared concern among the Quad nations over Beijing's assertiveness. The incident underscored the importance of strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's influence in the region.

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and Gaza in the past 24 hours have killed at least 50 people. A strike on southern Beirut, Lebanon, claimed 37 lives, including three children and seven women, according to Health Minister Firas Abiad. Two apartment blocks collapsed, and 68 others were injured. Rescuers fear 17-18 people are still missing. The strikes targeted Hezbollah militants, with two senior commanders confirmed dead. In Gaza City, Israeli strikes hit schools sheltering displaced people, killing 13. Hezbollah launched retaliatory rocket attacks on northern Israel, intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome.

The death toll from an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood has risen to 37, Lebanon's health ministry reported, with women and children among the victims. The Friday attack targeted a Hezbollah stronghold, destroying buildings and leaving 68 people wounded. Rescue operations continued throughout Saturday as medical personnel searched for survivors. Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of two senior commanders in the strike. The Lebanese health minister condemned the attack as a violation of international law, stating, “those killed were civilians, not Hezbollah members.”

A Ukrainian drone attack ignited a massive fire at a Russian missile depot in Tver, 300 miles from Ukraine's border. Moscow’s defense ministry confirmed the incident and reported a second drone strike in Krasnodar, also causing explosions. Russian forces claim they shot down 101 Ukrainian drones during the night, across Russian territories and Crimea. Ukraine's Foreign Minister warned of potential Russian strikes on nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy plans to meet Donald Trump in the U.S. next week, presenting a "victory plan" to end the conflict.