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Middle East
Israel Army Says in ‘Operational Control’ of Gaza Side of Rafah Crossing
The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and that troops were scanning the area.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar Ethnic Armed Group Says Captured Hundreds of Junta Personnel
A Myanmar ethnic armed group said it captured a military command and taken hundreds of junta personnel prisoner in western Rakhine state.
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Africa
Nigeria Gunmen Kill 25 in Raids on Northwest Villages
Gunmen from criminal gangs killed 25 people when they raided four villages in northwestern Nigeria in reprisals over military offensives on their hideouts.
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Middle East
Yemen Houthis Threaten to Widen Ship Attacks to Mediterranean
Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean after months of strikes on vessels in the Red Sea.
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Exercises
Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine
President Putin has ordered the Russian military to hold nuclear weapons drills involving the navy and troops based near Ukraine, the defense ministry said.
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Asia Pacific
Suspected Kashmir Rebels Kill Indian Air Force Corporal
An Indian air force member was killed and four more injured when suspected rebels ambushed a military convoy in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Africa
Niger Gets New Russian Advisors, Equipment After Asking US Troops to Leave
New Russian military advisors and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African country that wants US forces to leave.
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Middle East
15 Pro-Government Syrian Fighters Killed in IS Attacks: Monitor
Islamic State killed at least 15 Syrian pro-government fighters after they attacked three military positions in the Syrian desert, a war monitor said.
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Air
Israeli Strikes Injure 8 Syrian Soldiers: Ministry
Syria's defense ministry said eight soldiers had been injured in Israeli air strikes near Damascus.
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Middle East
Israel Builds ‘Cyber Dome’ Against Iran’s Hackers
Israel is building a "cyber dome" to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran.
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