A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday. 

​A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.  

Two youths from Haryana and Punjab have been kidnapped in Guatemala, prompting their families to seek urgent help from the Indian government. Yuvraj Singh, one of the victims, was traveling to the US through an agent but was held hostage, with kidnappers demanding a $20,000 ransom. A distressing video shows the youths being tortured. Authorities have escalated the matter, and an investigation is underway to take action against those responsible.

Russian forces continued their advance in Kursk Region, executing a major encirclement operation aimed at trapping thousands of Ukrainian troopsThe offensive, which included a paratrooper assault from multiple directions, threatens Ukraine’s supply routes and retreat options, Reuters reportedMeanwhile, Russia could gain leverage on the battlefield if the ongoing US intelligence pause is protracted, Ukrainian officials warn 0:00 INTRODUCTION1:53 RUSSIAN FORCES ADVANCE IN KURSK 4:10 RUSSIA CLAIMS SUMY TERRITORY, FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 n18oc_world n18oc_crux