Armed conflicts and attacks
2023 Israel–Hamas war
Israeli Police kill three gunmen who attacked a checkpoint near Jerusalem, injuring six security forces. (AFP via RFI)
The Israel Defense Forces surround Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City with tanks. (Middle East Monitor)
Myanmar civil war
India reports that over half of the estimated 5,000 refugees who fled heavy fighting in Myanmar's Chin State for northeastern India are returning home after the military and rebels from the Chin National Front reach a ceasefire agreement. (AP)
The Arakan Army captures the town of Pauktaw, Rakhine State. The military responds by bombing the town with helicopters and warships. (The Irrawaddy)
War in Sudan
The Sudan Liberation Movement, the Justice and Equality Movement and other smaller rebel factions declare war on the Rapid Support Forces, having previously remained neutral in the conflict. (Sudan Tribune)
Arts and culture
24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
The general categories are dominated by female winners. (Billboard)