Death toll in Thailand rises to 14 in border clashes with Cambodia
At least 14 Thai nationals were killed and 46 injured in military clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border by Thursday night, according to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health. Cambodia has not yet reported its casualties.
The violence, which erupted Thursday morning, saw both sides accusing each other of breaching international law. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meeting to address the escalating situation, according to Xinhua.
UN warns of growing hunger crisis in Gaza
The UN says one in five children in Gaza City is malnourished, with cases rising daily. Aid groups warn of mass starvation and urge urgent international action, BBC reported.
Despite Israeli claims of allowing humanitarian aid, the UN reports only limited access, with severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. Over 100 people, mostly children, have reportedly died from hunger.
Residents describe extreme hardship, soaring prices, and unsafe access to aid. Many families are going to bed hungry, and children are searching through garbage for food.
The World Health Organization calls the situation “mass starvation” and says Gaza is already experiencing famine, according to BBC.
Ukraine, Russia attack each other's Black Sea coasts after latest round of peace talks
Ukraine and Russia launched fresh airstrikes along the Black Sea early Thursday, shortly after peace talks in Istanbul failed to yield progress.
Russian drones hit Odesa, injuring four and damaging the city’s historic center, including the Pryvoz market. In Russia’s Sochi region, falling drone debris killed one woman and injured another, and briefly shut down the airport after a strike on an oil facility, according to Reuters.
Ukraine’s Cherkasy region was also hit, with seven injured, including a child. Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia responded to ceasefire proposals with more drone and missile attacks, targeting civilian and transport sites.
Russian plane crashes in Russia's Far East, nearly 50 people on board feared dead
An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying around 50 people crashed in Russia’s Far East on Thursday, with all on board feared dead, according to Reuters.
The aircraft, operated by Siberia-based airline Angara, was flying from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it disappeared from radar near its destination. Its burning wreckage was later spotted by a helicopter in a forested area roughly 15 km from Tynda in the Amur region.
Preliminary reports said there were 43 passengers—including five children—and six crew members. The aircraft, built in 1976, was nearing 50 years old.
Emergency services confirmed debris had been located and that rescue teams were en route. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, Reuters reported.
