Israeli Strike to Protect Druze Community in Syria

Israel carried out a warning strike against an extremist group preparing to attack a Druze community in Syria to protect the minority group amidst sectarian violence near Damascus. The strike hit the group as it planned to attack Druze in Sahnaya, south of Damascus. The violence was sparked by a voice recording cursing the Prophet Mohammad, leading to clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim gunmen.

Violent Attack in Mali

At least 26 people were killed in an armed attack on a village in Mali's central region, near the border with Burkina Faso. The assailants targeted villagers as they worked in their farmlands. The violence is part of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Bombing in Mogadishu

A bombing outside a cafe in Mogadishu killed at least five people and injured 20 others. The attack occurred while people were watching a soccer match inside the cafe. Al-Shabab, an Islamic militant group, is suspected to be behind the attack.

Arrest of Alexei Navalny's Widow

Russian court orders arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, on charges of alleged involvement in an extremist group as part of a Kremlin crackdown on the opposition.