China has condemned an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, stressing its opposition to any violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and calling for de-escalation from all parties.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese army is urging national unity and caution amid rising tensions and heavy Israeli attacks that have displaced thousands and resulted in significant casualties following Nasrallah's assassination.

In the midst of these escalated tensions, Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary announced that diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Israel are in progress, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest visit to New York reportedly focused on securing a ceasefire.

Shifting gears, the UK's Conservative Party, following a historic election defeat to Labour and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing a leadership battle with four candidates vying to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader, as they determine the party's future direction at a conference in Birmingham.

Over in Southern Ukraine, at least 11 people were wounded by Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, causing significant damage and prompting calls from officials like Andriy Yermak for more Western support to counter the aggression.

Returning to the Middle East, Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians, adding to the significant casualties since hostilities began on October 7, exacerbated by Israel's military actions against both Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.