Israeli forces have surrounded the strategic town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli military claims, more than 100 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in a combination of airstrikes and close-range combat. The operation, led by Israel’s 98th Division, aims to secure the border and push Hezbollah forces away while establishing a deeper security buffer zone. Hezbollah, however, says it continues to engage Israeli troops in “point-blank” clashes inside the town.
14 April,2026 01:17 AM IST
Israel and Hezbollah are trading cross-border strikes despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, raising fears of a wider regional escalation. The Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah responded with rocket fire targeting Israeli troops near the border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to continue operations against Hezbollah. Israel is pushing for direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but Lebanese officials insist there will be no talks under fire.
10 April,2026 06:50 PM IST
An early morning fire broke out at the iconic Rio Olympic Velodrome, sending flames racing across the arena’s fabric roof and triggering a massive emergency response. Fire crews rushed to the scene at approximately 4:17 AM, deploying over 80 firefighters and multiple vehicles to contain the blaze before it could spread further. The fire, which originated within the roof structure, was swiftly brought under control by the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. WATCH
10 April,2026 06:25 PM IST
A high-stakes US military rescue mission to recover a missing F-15 crew member has unfolded alongside a wave of deadly strikes inside Iran, dramatically escalating tensions across the West Asia. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the deaths of five fighters in Ardabil following overnight attacks, reportedly linked to US and Israeli operations. The strikes coincided with an intense American rescue effort involving dozens of aircraft, an operation that officials are calling one of the most complex in recent times. Meanwhile, the conflict spilled beyond Iran’s borders. A suspected Iranian drone strike targeted a major energy facility in Bahrain, igniting a storage tank fire at Bapco Energies. Authorities later confirmed the situation was brought under control with no reported injuries, but the message was clear, the confrontation is widening.
08 April,2026 07:45 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
