Israel intensified its military operations in Lebanon, striking key routes and urging over 30 southern villages to evacuate. Overnight, a major road near the Masnaa border crossing into Syria, used by fleeing civilians, was hit, leaving a large crater. Israel claims the route was utilized to transport weapons. Rockets from Lebanon continue to target Israel, while Lebanon’s health ministry reports 37 deaths in the last 24 hours, adding to over 2,000 fatalities since October. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader defended recent missile strikes on Israel, calling them a "minimum punishment" in a rare public address.

U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israel to explore alternatives to attacking Iranian oil facilities amidst growing tensions with Iran. Speaking at a White House briefing, Biden emphasized that while Israel has not yet finalized its response to Tehran’s recent ballistic missile strike, other options should be considered. “If I were in their shoes, I’d be thinking about alternatives,” Biden stated, discouraging strikes on oil fields. Tensions rose after Iran’s missile attack, which followed Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Biden refrained from commenting on whether Israel’s actions were intended to influence the upcoming U.S. election.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 85, delivered his first Friday sermon in five years, holding a Russian-made Dragunov rifle. Speaking at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, Khamenei warned that Israel “will not last long” and asserted that Iran would not retreat in the face of Israeli aggression. He justified Iran's recent missile attack on Israel as a "legitimate" response to Israeli crimes, following the assassination of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah. Khamenei used the sermon to boost national and military morale, emphasizing Iran’s readiness for further confrontation.

Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing the world’s first ovarian cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, which teaches the immune system to attack early-stage ovarian cancer cells. This breakthrough, funded by Cancer Research UK, could potentially eradicate the disease, similar to the success of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer. The vaccine is being developed for clinical trials on women with BRCA gene mutations, who are at higher risk. Researchers hope to see the vaccine's impact in as soon as five years.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have accused the police of assault during a rally seeking justice for a deceased RG Kar Medical College doctor. They claimed two colleagues were beaten despite having permission to protest peacefully. BJP’s Amit Malviya shared a video on X, alleging brutality and calling the situation “deeply troubling.” The protest follows an earlier strike that resumed after new attacks on doctors. The junior doctors warned of a hunger strike unless their demands are met within 24 hours.

More than 1 million people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon, following intensified evacuation orders from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The warnings have expanded to over 70 villages, urging residents to move north beyond the Awali River. The IDF cautions that any southward movement could endanger lives, causing mass panic. Despite reassurances, daily airstrikes have left many terrified. Lebanon is witnessing its largest displacement in history as tens of thousands flee to Beirut, seeking safety.

In a major anti-Maoist operation, Chhattisgarh security forces killed 28 Maoists in the Abhujmaad forest, Bastar region, near the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. The operation, involving state police forces like the DRG and STF, began around 1 PM. A cache of weapons, including an AK-47, was recovered. This year, security forces have eliminated 185 Maoists in various encounters across Bastar. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised the forces and called a high-level meeting with senior police officers, reaffirming the government's commitment to ending Naxalism in the state.

An Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including civilians, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The strike targeted a café in the Tulkarm refugee camp, where many were present. The Israeli military stated that the operation aimed to eliminate the local Hamas leader, Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi, along with other militants. This incident marks a continuation of escalating violence in the region, with over 700 Palestinians killed since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, intensifying Israeli military operations in response.

The rape and murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has uncovered widespread complaints across several top medical institutions in West Bengal. Accusations include political collusion, intimidation, and bribery linked to student assessments and admissions. Alleged misconduct has surfaced from at least seven medical colleges, prompting both state and college inquiries. Notable actions include suspensions of dozens of student doctors and formation of investigation panels. The state government claims it is addressing the issue, but students insist a culture of fear persists, undermining academic integrity and safety.

US and British forces have reportedly launched airstrikes across Yemen, targeting key locations including Hodeidah Airport, Sanaa, and Dhamar City. According to Houthi Al Masirah TV, the attacks included four strikes in Sanaa, seven at Hodeidah Airport and nearby Al-Kathib area, and one south of Dhamar. Footage verified by Al Jazeera's fact-checking agency shows significant smoke plumes in Hodeidah, indicating the scale of the strikes. The situation remains fluid, with more updates expected as information comes in regarding the aftermath and impact of these military operations.