Armed conflicts and attacks
Israel–Hamas war
2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
At least 700 Palestinians have been killed during the last 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Rights groups object to Israel's increased attacks in southern Gaza, which Israel had declared as a "safe zone". (Al Jazeera)
The USS Carney and multiple civilian-owned commercial ships are attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. At least three cargo ships are hit by missiles, according to the United States Central Command. (The Washington Post) (The Drive)
Iraqi conflict
Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria (2023–present)
A CJTF-OIR drone strike kills five militants near Kirkuk, Iraq, in response to rocket and drone attacks on U.S. and coalition forces. (Al Arabiya)
2024 Iran–Israel conflict, Israel–Hezbollah conflict
11 Israelis injured by a Hezbollah missile targeting an IDF base in Beit Hillel and Global Affairs Canada announced that a Canadian citizen was killed in Lebanon of unspecified causes.(CBC)
Kivu conflict
The East African Community's task force begins withdrawing from North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the country refused to renew the force's mandate. (AFP via France 24)
Moro conflict, Terrorism in the Philippines
Mindanao State University bombing
Four people are killed and around 50 others are injured in a bombing during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Bangsamoro, Philippines. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the bombing. (Reuters)
Business and economy
Alaska Airlines announces their intent to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth $1.9 billion. The new company will maintain separate operations for both brands. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)