Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, two airports in Syria and a mosque in the occupied West Bank allegedly used by militants, as the 2-week-old war with Hamas threatened to spiral Sunday into a broader conflict. India clinched a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a crucial ICC World Cup match. Ethnic tensions dominate elections in Mizoram. The Trinamool Congress refrained from commenting on allegations of ‘cash for query’ against its MP Mahua Moitra. BJP president criticized Congress for objecting to a government order. Max Verstappen secured his 50th career Formula One victory at the U.S. Grand Prix. A European Union report suggests implementing a 2% global wealth tax on billionaires to combat tax evasion. An extremely severe cyclone named Tej is predicted to affect eight districts. Saddam Hussein’s daughter received a seven-year prison sentence for promoting her father’s political party. The Indian Army plans to phase out Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. Congress released its final list of candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, dropping four MLAs.