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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebelsβEthiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north. The claim marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, who already share strained relations over border issues and the two-year-old conflict in Tigray. Observers warn the accusations could further destabilise a region already grappling with cross-border tensions and displacement.
- 2Ukraine launches long-range strikes on Russia's Rostov regionβUkraine responds to overnight attacks with long-range strikes on Rostov | World News Tonight https:// video.echelon.pl/w
Ukraine has carried out long-range strikes on targets in Russia's Rostov region, responding to overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces. The exchange marks another escalation in the ongoing cross-border strikes between the two countries, with Ukraine targeting infrastructure deep inside Russian territory as the war continues.
- 3Palestinian Killed, Another Wounded in Israeli Strike on GazaβPalestinian Martyred, Another Wounded in Israeli Strike on Gaza Strip
Israeli forces carried out a strike on the Gaza Strip, killing one Palestinian and wounding another, according to regional news reports. The strike is the latest deadly incident in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups in Gaza, where military operations and cross-border violence have continued to claim civilian casualties.
- 4Ukraine outshoots Russia in drone war for first timeβΌUkraine outshoots Russia in cross-border drone war for 1st time, March data suggests
March data suggests Ukraine outshot Russia in the cross-border drone war for the first time, according to an ABC News report. The figures indicate Ukrainian forces launched more drones into Russian territory than Russia fired into Ukraine that month, a notable shift in a campaign that has seen escalating long-range drone strikes by both sides since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
- 5Ukraine strikes former border guard site in occupied LuhanskβUkrainian forces struck the area of the former Luhansk Border Guard detachment in occupied Luhansk overnight, with more
Ukrainian forces struck the area of the former Luhansk Border Guard detachment in Russian-occupied Luhansk overnight, with local reports describing more than five explosions at the site. A separate strike near the city may have hit an ammunition depot. Details on casualties and damage remain limited as the situation develops.
- 6IDF rotates forces in Syria and West Bank for High Holy DaysβΌIDF announces rotation of forces in Syria, West Bank regions amid High Holy Days, terror attacks
The Israel Defense Forces has announced a rotation of troops deployed in Syria and the West Bank, timed with the Jewish High Holy Days and amid continuing terror attacks. The reshuffle is intended to keep readiness high during a period when large gatherings and heightened tensions raise security concerns. The move underscores ongoing Israeli military deployments beyond its borders and in Palestinian territory during a sensitive holiday season.
- 7Russian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi injures fourβRussian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi injures four people Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernih
Russian forces attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in Ukraine's Chernihiv region with a drone, injuring four people, including two children. The strike hit the border town in the evening, adding to ongoing attacks on northern Ukrainian communities near the Russian border. Local authorities reported the casualties as emergency services responded to the scene.
- 8Dobrindt wants rapid intervention force for EU border agency FrontexβDobrindt will schnelle Eingreiftruppe der EU-Grenzschutzagentur Frontex Die europΓ€ischen Grenzschutzagentur soll laut In
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is pushing for Frontex, the EU's border protection agency, to build a rapid intervention force capable of responding quickly to mass arrivals of migrants, citing the 2021 situation in Ceuta as an example. He also wants the agency's powers expanded, a proposal that is certain to fuel debate over migration policy and the militarisation of EU borders.
- 9Suicide blast at Pakistan checkpost kills 13βΌPakistan blast: 13 killed, 30 injured in TTP suicide attack at checkpost
A suicide bombing claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan struck a security checkpost in Pakistan, killing 13 people and injuring 30 others. The attack is one of the deadliest recent strikes attributed to the TTP, which has intensified assaults on security forces. Officials reported casualties among personnel at the post, and the attack has renewed concern over deteriorating security along Pakistan's border regions.
- 10Claim that migrant dinghies are returned to France disputedβSeeing a lot of people saying that the migrant dinghies get picked up and taken back to France. That is complete nonsens
A widely shared post is pushing back against claims that small boats carrying migrants across the Channel are taken back to France. The author says the boats are not returned to French waters, but instead towed to UK docks by Border Force or the RNLI, after which the National Crime Agency inspects them for evidence. The post has drawn significant attention amid ongoing debate over Channel crossings.
- 11Pakistan repels border attack, several Taliban fighters killedβΌPakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead
Pakistan says its forces have thwarted an attack along the border, with several Taliban fighters reported killed in the exchange. Details on the exact location and casualties remain limited, but the incident adds to ongoing tensions between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban leadership over cross-border militancy.
- 12PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes, warns of strong response to terrorismβΌ'Terrorism will be met with strong response': PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recalled the 2016 surgical strikes, declaring that terrorism will be met with a strong response. The statement marks the anniversary of the cross-border operation launched by Indian forces after the Uri attack, and Modi framed it as a warning that India will retaliate decisively against terror threats.
- 13PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes, vows decisive response to terrorismβΌPM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address to recall the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by Indian forces across the Line of Control, saying that terrorism would always receive a decisive response. His remarks come as India continues to highlight its firm stance against cross-border terrorism and honour the soldiers involved in the operation.
- 14Baloch Liberation Army ambush kills seven soldiers in Nok-KundiβΌBLA Ambush Pakistan Security Convoy Kills 7 Soliders In Balochistan's Nok-Kundi | Watch
The Baloch Liberation Army ambushed a Pakistani security forces convoy in Nok-Kundi, a remote town in Balochistan near the Iranian border, killing seven soldiers. The attack underscores the worsening insurgency in the province, where militant groups have intensified assaults on security convoys and infrastructure, prompting Pakistani forces to step up operations in the border region.
- 15Russian MLRS launches from Bryansk region target Slavutychβπ΄ RocketAttack | 9/10 π·πΊ πΊπ¦ Launch of Russian MLRS from Bryansk region Two launches of Russian multiple launch rocket sy
Monitoring reports say Russian forces carried out two multiple launch rocket system launches from Russia's Bryansk region towards Slavutych in northern Ukraine. Slavutych, home to workers of the Chernobyl nuclear plant, has faced repeated strikes during the war. Observers are tracking the attack as fighting continues along the Ukraine-Russia border region.
- 16Marine in Sumy region remains under Ukrainian control, military saysβΌMarine in Sumy region remains under Ukrainian control β military
Ukraine's military says a marine in the Sumy region remains under Ukrainian control. The statement, carried by Ukrinform, appears aimed at countering claims that territorial losses had occurred in the border region, where fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces has continued. Officials stressed the area is still held by Ukrainian units.
- 17Israeli forces fire flares over southern Lebanon villageβBreaking | Israeli occupation forces fire flares over Al-Mansouri, southern Lebanon. # Israel # Palestine # Gaza # Leban
Israeli forces fired flares over Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, according to reports circulating online. The incident fits a pattern of near-daily Israeli fire across the border area amid ongoing tensions tied to the Gaza war and exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. Flares are typically used to illuminate terrain during night patrols or operations near the boundary.
- 18PM Modi says 2016 surgical strikes reshaped India's anti-terror policyβ2016 surgical strikes set new benchmark in India's anti-terror policy: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by Indian forces across the Line of Control set a new benchmark in the country's anti-terror policy. The strikes followed the Uri attack and marked a shift toward direct cross-border military action against militant launch pads. The remarks have reignited debate over India's national security record and the government's stance on cross-border terrorism.