Mali junta leader Assimi Goita assumes the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara. Camara was killed on April 25 during an ongoing offensive by Tuareg separatists and JNIM militants in the region.

Senegal pledges support to Mali following insurgent attacks on military bases. The Malian army reports airstrikes killed over 200 suspected militants as investigations into the attacks continue.

Senegal has pledged support to Mali following recent insurgent attacks on military bases. The Malian army reports that airstrikes have killed more than 200 suspected militants, with investigations currently targeting former soldiers.

Explosions reported in the Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, according to Al Hadath. The cause and extent of the incidents remain unconfirmed.

Explosions have been reported in the Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, according to the Al Hadath television channel.

Russia's Defense Ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure and drone storage sites across 142 districts, claiming 1,240 casualties over the last 24 hours.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian forces struck Ukrainian military infrastructure, ammunition depots, and drone storage sites across 142 districts, resulting in approximately 1,240 Ukrainian military casualties over the past 24 hours.

Two people killed and eight injured in Russian aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia. Regional officials report strikes on local industrial facilities and vehicles.

Two people were killed and eight others injured following a Russian guided aerial bomb attack on industrial facilities in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov.