Hundreds of Hezbollah members, including fighters and medical personnel, were severely injured when their communication pagers exploded across Lebanon. Described as the biggest security breach in almost a year of conflict with Israel, ambulances rushed through Beirut’s southern suburbs amidst chaos. Ongoing detonations and numerous injuries were reported by local sources.

Sri Lanka’s presidential election on September 21 holds significant implications for its foreign relations with India. Key candidates who’ll be fighting the upcoming elections include Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Amid a severe economic crisis, the election’s outcome is crucial for regional stability and India’s strategic interests in South Asia.