Armed conflicts and attacks
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
The Taliban launches an offensive entering the city of Kunduz which they briefly captured last year. (Nine Entertainment Company Now)
A bomb kills one person and leaves two injured in Kabul. (Sputniknews)
Syrian Civil War
A suspected female suicide bomber kills at least 20 people at a Kurdish wedding in the Syrian city of Al-Hasakah. (Reuters)
A United States Air Force drone strike kills a senior leader in the Syrian militant group Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, Egyptian-born Abu al-Faraj al-Masri, in Jisr al-Shughur, Idlib Governorate. (BBC)
Business and economy
Bass Pro Shops acquires Cabela's for $5.5 billion, combining two retailers for outdoor enthusiasts. (Reuters)