Malian rebels report shooting down a Russian Africa Corps helicopter during an ongoing offensive. The crew did not survive the crash.

Fighting erupts between the Malian army and rebel forces in the Kidal region. The clash marks a new escalation in the ongoing conflict in northern Mali.

Fighting has erupted between the Malian army and rebel forces in the Kidal region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns violent attacks across Mali, urging international support to address the growing threat of terrorism in the Sahel region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned violent attacks that occurred in multiple locations across Mali on Saturday, calling for increased international cooperation to combat terrorism in the Sahel region.

Azawad Liberation Front rebels seize total control of Kidal in northern Mali. The Tuareg-led alliance confirmed the takeover following a military operation in the region.

The Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg-led rebel alliance, announced that its forces have seized full control of the northern Malian city of Kidal following a military operation.

The Israeli military issues evacuation orders for residents in the southern Lebanese towns of Mevdaon, Shukin, Yahmor, Arnon, Zutr, and Kafr Tibnit.

The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for residents in the southern Lebanese towns of Mevdaon, Shukin, Yahmor, Arnon, Zutr, and Kafr Tibnit.