An Israeli airstrike destroyed a crucial road near Lebanon's Masnaa border crossing with Syria, creating a 4-meter-wide crater. The route, heavily used by civilians escaping Israeli bombardments, is now blocked, affecting both people and vital goods, according to Lebanon's transport minister and the World Food Programme. Simultaneously, Israel announced the killing of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, Hezbollah's communications head, in a targeted strike near Beirut. The Israeli military has also ordered over 30 southern Lebanese towns to evacuate immediately due to ongoing operations against Hezbollah. Civilians were urged to flee north of the Awali River for their safety.

A 17-year-old was arrested for allegedly murdering Dr. Javed Akhtar, 55, at his private nursing home in Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj. The teen, angry over the treatment cost, shot Dr. Akhtar and later posted on social media, "Kar diya 2024 mein murder." The teenager had visited the hospital with a friend for first-aid, but after receiving treatment, shot the doctor. The friend remains at large. Staff heard the gunshot and found the doctor bleeding. Police suggest the teens visited the previous night for reconnaissance, and the weapon has been recovered. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about healthcare staff safety.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Friday prayers in Tehran, praising Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Khamenei called Nasrallah the "voice of the oppressed" and vowed more strikes against Israel if necessary. Iran had already launched 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Nasrallah’s assassination. Khamenei urged Muslims to strengthen defenses across Islamic nations, emphasizing solidarity. Thousands gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosque, displaying flags and chanting support for Hezbollah, as Nasrallah was secretly buried to avoid further Israeli attacks.

Israel removed a controversial map from its official website that incorrectly showed a part of Jammu and Kashmir as belonging to Pakistan. The map sparked a social media backlash, with users questioning Israel's support for India. Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, clarified that the map's depiction was an editor’s mistake and promptly removed. Azar thanked users for highlighting the error. The incident occurs as Israel faces a multi-front conflict in the Middle East, with mounting tensions following missile strikes and the death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon, vowing to defeat Israel after recent airstrikes. Addressing thousands in Tehran, he backed Hezbollah and Hamas, describing their fight as a "jihad for al-Aqsa mosque." Khamenei praised the martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, killed in an Israeli airstrike last week. He called Hezbollah a "blessed tree" and stated that Nasrallah’s legacy would inspire resistance against the Zionist regime. The speech highlighted the ongoing tensions, marking Khamenei's first Friday sermon in five years as threats to his life intensify.

A fresh wave of Israeli air strikes hit Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday, including a powerful explosion near the city's international airport, close to Hezbollah’s stronghold in Dahieh. Reports indicate Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah's likely successor to the recently assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, may have been a key target, though his condition remains unknown. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 37 deaths in the past 24 hours, adding to the conflict’s death toll, which now exceeds 2,000. An Israeli air strike also hit a cafe in the West Bank’s Tulkarm refugee camp, killing 18 people, including Hamas leaders.

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral is set to take place in Iran as Israeli military operations intensify against the group. Reports indicate heightened secrecy surrounding the event due to fears of further Israeli attacks. The bombing has claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will lead Friday prayers for the first time in nearly five years, adding significance to the occasion. Nasrallah's burial site remains unclear, with suggestions of a potential grave next to Imam Hussein in Iraq. Hezbollah contemplates a temporary burial due to ongoing conflict.

Israel's military has ordered evacuations in over 20 towns in southern Lebanon while continuing its airstrikes on Hezbollah. On Thursday, 27 were reported dead in Lebanon, and at least 18 Palestinians died in the West Bank due to Israeli attacks. The IDF confirmed the killing of a key Hamas figure in Tulkarm and stated that its operations aim to protect Israeli citizens from ongoing Hezbollah rocket fire. Since mid-September, reports indicate at least 1,276 deaths from the conflict. As tensions rise, President Biden expressed concerns over a potential all-out war with Iran.

Hindu American groups flew an airline banner over New York, calling for urgent global intervention to stop violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The banner circled the Statue of Liberty, drawing attention to the ongoing attacks targeting the Hindu community. With Bangladesh’s Hindu population dropping from 20% in 1971 to 8.9% today, recent reports highlight over 250 attacks since August 2024. Activist Sitangshu Guha stated, “Hindus in Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. If Bangladesh becomes Hindu-free, it will become Afghanistan 2.0.” Calls for UN action and economic boycotts of Bangladeshi garments are intensifying.

At least 18 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank, while Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon continued. Explosions rocked Beirut’s southern suburbs, with airstrikes near the city’s airport. Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah positions, killing 27 people, and urged evacuations of over 20 Lebanese towns. Hezbollah retaliated by launching rockets into northern Israel, which intercepted most projectiles. The conflict escalated further following Hezbollah’s rocket attacks in response to the Israel-Hamas war, with 1,276 people reportedly killed in Lebanon since mid-September.