China confirmed it has detained U Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and Myanmar political analyst, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The reasons for his arrest in Kunming remain unclear.
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Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon, saying any truce must begin with an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israel said it would continue military operations as strikes and shelling were reported across the south.
Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Indigenous activist in Nicaragua, has died in government custody after nearly three years of detention. The government cited a bacterial infection post-COVID-19, while human rights advocates blame enforced disappearance and neglect.
Three Red Cross volunteers in Congo have died after contracting Ebola during a March mission. The outbreak, affecting both Congo and Uganda, has prompted the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
At least six Americans have been exposed to Ebola amid a growing outbreak in Congo and Uganda, prompting a WHO-declared global health emergency. The rare Bundibugyo strain has caused over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, with international agencies mobilizing response efforts.
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship M/V Hondius has led to nine cases and three deaths, prompting international quarantine and monitoring efforts. The Andes virus strain involved can spread between people through close contact and causes severe respiratory illness.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and regional tensions involving Iran. The truce aims to pave the way for peace talks, though challenges remain as violations and military deployments continue.