Assailants killed at least 32 people in a series of attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria, while in the Indian Ocean, US forces boarded a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela, the Pentagon announced. Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, at least 11 Palestinians were killed in ongoing Israeli attacks, according to hospital sources.
In Nigeria, the attacks occurred across three villages, with residents reporting that armed assailants on motorbikes shot indiscriminately and set fire to homes and shops, according to The Guardian. The raids, which took place in the country's northwest, have raised concerns about the government's ability to restore stability, as insecurity is a pressing issue. Military personnel were seen guarding the area after the deadly raids.
Simultaneously, the US military continued its efforts to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela. The Pentagon stated that US forces boarded a second sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea. This action is part of a broader strategy to pressure the Venezuelan government, which has been under US sanctions for years.
In the Gaza Strip, the situation remained dire as Israeli attacks persisted, violating the ceasefire. Hospital sources reported that at least 11 Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks. One of the attacks targeted tents sheltering people in the Jabalia refugee camp, resulting in at least five fatalities, according to Al Jazeera. The ongoing violence has led to heartbreaking scenes, with families searching for missing loved ones among the dead. Hanaa al-Mabhuh, a mother, was seen searching for her missing son at al-Shifa Hospital, according to Al Jazeera.
In other news, defending champions India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, securing their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament. India's victory extended their winning record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
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