Israeli air strikes targeted Hezbollah positions near Beirut’s international airport, causing large explosions and smoke plumes. The strikes also hit southern Lebanon, where two Lebanese soldiers were killed in separate incidents. The Israeli military ordered evacuations of 20 more towns north of the Litani river. Hezbollah reported repelling Israeli advances and launching rockets into northern Israel. The ongoing conflict has displaced over one million people and killed 1,300 across Lebanon. The IDF stated they had struck 200 Hezbollah targets overnight, including a building housing three Hezbollah commanders.

The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of five more languages—Marathi, Assamese, Bengali, Pali, and Prakrit—under the "classical language" category. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting Indian languages. These additions bring the total number of classical languages to 11, which already includes Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Recognition as a classical language ensures increased academic and cultural focus, allowing for further preservation and research. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude for Assamese’s inclusion, celebrating the cultural significance of the decision.

U.S. President Joe Biden refused to publicly negotiate the American position on Israel potentially striking Iran’s oil facilities. The comment follows Tehran’s recent missile attack, to which Israel is reportedly considering a significant retaliation. While Washington has expressed support for ensuring Iran faces consequences, Biden emphasized keeping discussions confidential. He declined to predict the potential rise in global oil prices, stating, "If a hurricane hits, prices are going to go up. I don't know; who knows." Biden also mentioned that he had not spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently due to a lack of urgent developments.              

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, seen as the likely successor of Hassan Nasrallah, who was previously killed. Safieddine, designated a terrorist by the US in 2017, holds significant political influence in Hezbollah and is Nasrallah’s cousin. The airstrikes, described as some of the heaviest, also killed Mohammed Anisi, another senior Hezbollah figure. Explosions in Beirut’s southern suburbs caused several casualties and widespread damage. Both Israel and Hezbollah have not officially commented on the attack or the reported death of Safieddine.

Israel's military announced the elimination of Khider al Shaebia, a Hezbollah commander linked to a deadly July attack on a football pitch in the Golan Heights that claimed 12 young lives. This action followed airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions deep within Lebanon. In retaliation, the Lebanese army reportedly fired back at Israeli forces for the first time since the conflict escalated a year ago. The army confirmed it returned fire after an Israeli strike killed a soldier during a rescue mission. Tensions remain high as both sides navigate the ongoing violence.

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip intensified overnight, resulting in at least 51 deaths and 82 injuries, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Strikes targeted various sites, including an orphanage run by the al-Amal Institute, where many displaced civilians, primarily women and children, were sheltering. The Israeli military claimed these buildings were being used by Hamas for operations. In total, airstrikes hit multiple schools across Gaza, prompting condemnation from international observers. The French Foreign Ministry criticized the repeated targeting of civilian infrastructure amid ongoing conflict in the region, where explosive attacks occur every three hours on average.

Lebanon is reeling from the aftermath of Israeli attacks, with over 1,000 people dead, 6,000 injured, and 1 million displaced, according to the Lebanese government. The Israel Defense Forces launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, aiming to neutralize threats near the Israeli border. Diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating have faltered, with 95 people killed on Monday in Israeli airstrikes. Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassem vowed to continue resistance, stating, “We will win as we won in 2006.” The US and UK have urged political solutions to the crisis.

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.

Coldplay's lead vocalist Chris Martin has revealed that the band plans to stop recording new music after their 12th album. Speaking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Martin confirmed that their final album will be released in 2025. The decision, inspired by musical legends like The Beatles and Bob Marley, aims to maintain high quality in their discography. Coldplay is currently promoting their 10th album, Moon Music, releasing on October 4, 2024. While new music may cease, Martin hinted at future tours and collaborations. Coldplay’s final India concert series will be held in Mumbai in January 2025.

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.