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Kabul witnesses a tragic incident as a bus explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood, home to the Shiite Hazara community, leaves seven dead and 20 injured. Security forces are investigating the incident in the Afghan capital, highlighting ongoing security concerns despite reduced violence.

Heads of major UN agencies issue a rare joint statement, expressing outrage at the escalating civilian casualties in Gaza, and call for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Pakistan's Punjab province administration relocates 2,500 undocumented Afghan immigrants to transit camps for deportation, raising international concerns. While Pakistan faces criticism for its handling of the situation, Afghanistan's Prime Minister appeals for a more dignified approach.

Turkey's military conducted air strikes in northern Iraq, targeting 15 Kurdish militant sites in the Hakurk region. The Turkish Defence Ministry stated that many militants were "neutralized" in the attack, which included caves, shelters, and storage facilities.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather in London, Paris, Berlin, and Tehran, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza after Israel's ongoing bombing campaign. Demonstrations also take place in the US, Pakistan, and Senegal, as tensions continue to escalate in the region.

Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has declared his determination to "find and eliminate" Yayha Sinwar, the leader of Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. Israeli forces are currently engaged in street battles with Hamas militants in the Palestinian territory.