Early Sunday, a missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels landed in an open area in central Israel, setting off air raid sirens at Ben Gurion International Airport. This incident is the latest development in the ongoing conflict that has persisted for nearly a year. Although there were no casualties or significant damage reported, Israeli media showed footage of people rushing to shelters at the airport, which resumed normal operations shortly afterward.

A fire was visible in a rural area of central Israel, and images surfaced of what seemed to be a missile fragment that landed on an escalator at a train station in Modiin. The Israeli military reported that the surface-to-surface missile was intercepted by their defense system, which hit and fragmented the missile but did not destroy it. The explosions heard were from interceptors engaging the missile.

The Houthis, the Yemeni rebels, have previously launched drones and missiles at Israel since the onset of the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas, with most being intercepted over the Red Sea. In July, an Iranian-made drone from the Houthis hit Tel Aviv, resulting in one death and ten injuries. Israel responded with airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, including the port city of Hodeidah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested a similar response might follow the latest attack, warning that the Houthis should expect a heavy price for targeting Israel.

Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed that the missile targeted a “military objective” near Tel Aviv. The Houthis have also targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea, which they portray as a blockade on Israel in support of Palestinians. Most of these ships are not linked to Israel.

The ongoing Gaza conflict, which began with Hamas’s attack on October 7, has had regional repercussions, including attacks on Israeli and U.S. targets by Iran and its allies. These retaliatory strikes have raised concerns about a broader conflict.

On Sunday, the Israeli military reported a “high probability” that three hostages found dead months ago were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The victims—Cpl. Nik Beizer, Sgt. Ron Sherman, and Elia Toledano—were abducted during Hamas’s attack and were believed to have been killed in a November strike targeting a senior Hamas militant. This announcement may intensify pressure on the Israeli government to negotiate for the remaining hostages, though critics argue that rescuing them is too perilous.

Additionally, an Israeli border police officer was stabbed near Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate; the attacker was shot and killed. The officer was not seriously injured.

Early Sunday, around 40 projectiles were fired from Lebanon, with most being intercepted or falling in open areas. Israeli forces also dropped leaflets over the Lebanese town of al-Wazzani, calling for evacuation, but this was later clarified as an unauthorized action by a local commander.

The Israel-Lebanon border tensions have displaced many people on both sides. Netanyahu emphasized the need to restore safety and order in the region. Hezbollah has stated it would cease attacks if a Gaza cease-fire is achieved, but recent negotiations for a truce and the release of hostages have stalled. Netanyahu has insisted on maintaining control over the Gaza-Egypt border to prevent arms smuggling, though recent discoveries of sealed tunnels might undermine this position.

The Israeli military announced that of the many tunnels discovered, only nine entered Egypt, and all have been sealed. This contradicts Netanyahu’s argument for continued control over the corridor. Egypt has previously sealed tunnels on its side, creating its own buffer zone along the border.

On Sunday, a man armed with an AK-style rifle aimed his weapon at Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the former president was on the course. The U.S. Secret Service responded by opening fire. Fortunately, Trump was unharmed, and the FBI is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination of the Republican presidential candidate.

The suspect, who abandoned his weapon and fled in an SUV, was apprehended in a neighboring county. An AK-style firearm was found at the scene near Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, but no injuries were reported.

This incident adds to a tumultuous campaign year. It comes roughly two months after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, where he was grazed by a bullet. Shortly after, President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.

During Trump’s round of golf, the course was partially closed off for his safety. Secret Service agents, who secure the area ahead and behind him, noticed the armed individual a few holes ahead. An armored vehicle is typically on-site to provide immediate protection if needed.

Trump had returned to Florida from a West Coast tour that included a Las Vegas rally and a fundraiser in Utah. His Sunday plans were not publicly disclosed by his campaign. Trump usually spends his mornings golfing and then having lunch at one of his three Florida clubs.

Following the July assassination attempt, Trump’s security measures have been heightened, including the use of dump trucks to block Trump Tower’s entrance and bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies. After the incident, Trump was safely returned to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach.

The White House stated that both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed and relieved that Trump was safe. Harris condemned the violence, emphasizing that it has no place in America.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a prominent Trump ally, reported that Trump was in “good spirits” after the incident. Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder detailed how the suspect was quickly apprehended following a “very urgent BOLO” (be on the lookout) alert. Deputies intercepted the suspect’s vehicle on I-95, and he was taken into custody without further incident.

Attorney General Merrick Garland is receiving regular updates on the situation. The suspect was apprehended near Palm City, Florida, about 45 miles north of the golf course, leading to a temporary closure of northbound lanes on I-95.

Eyewitness Max Egusquiza described the emergency response, noting a significant police presence. Trump is scheduled to speak about cryptocurrency on social media Monday night and will resume his campaign activities on Tuesday in Flint, Michigan, followed by a rally in Long Island, New York, on Wednesday. Later in the week, he will attend the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, D.C., and hold a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed on Friday to carry out mass deportations of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, despite the fact that most of them are legally residing in the U.S.

The city has recently been at the center of a social media storm, fueled by false claims from right-wing agitators that Haitian newcomers were eating household pets.

“We will conduct large-scale deportations in Springfield, Ohio,” Trump stated during a press conference at his golf resort near Los Angeles.

Of the 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, the majority are there legally. Trump’s usual focus on mass deportations primarily targets undocumented immigrants.

During the press conference, Trump did not repeat his controversial claim from Tuesday’s presidential debate with Democrat Kamala Harris that immigrants were eating dogs and cats, a remark that has since been widely ridiculed.

In response to the escalating situation, two elementary schools were evacuated, and a middle school in Springfield was closed on Friday following anonymous bomb threats, marking the second day of such threats, according to ABC News.

At the White House, President Joe Biden called for an end to the hostility against the Haitian community.

“This is wrong. It has no place in America. What Trump is doing must stop,” Biden urged.

The Biden administration in June extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S., a long-standing program that shields legal immigrants from deportation and grants work permits. Haiti’s ongoing gang violence has displaced over half a million people, with nearly five million facing extreme food insecurity.

Trump has cited the unrest in Springfield as evidence for tougher immigration policies. While the arrival of Haitians has benefited the local economy, it has also strained social services.

“I’m furious about illegal Haitian migrants overrunning Springfield, Ohio. You’ve seen the chaos, haven’t you?” Trump said later that day at a rally in Las Vegas.

He went on to add, “I’m outraged by young American girls being raped and murdered by savage criminal aliens who enter our country illegally.”

Haitian community leaders across the country expressed concern that Trump’s rhetoric could incite violence and worsen tensions in Springfield.

“We need help, not hate,” Springfield Mayor Rob Rue told ABC News.

City officials have reported no credible evidence of pets being consumed, and Karen Graves, a city spokesperson, confirmed that while there have been no recent hate crimes targeting Haitians, some residents have fallen victim to “crimes of opportunity,” such as theft.

Toronto: An official Indian delegation attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking the first such visit to Canada in nearly a year.

Led by a Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the delegation represented India at the festival, with an official Bharat Pavilion set up at TIFF’s Industry Centre.

During the visit, the delegation held bilateral meetings with Telefilm Canada, a government agency responsible for promoting, financing, and developing the country’s screen-based industries. They also met with representatives from Ontario Creates, the provincial agency focused on fostering economic development and collaboration within Ontario’s creative industries, including film, music, television, and digital media. Additional meetings were held with Australian officials at the festival.

This was the first formal visit by an Indian delegation since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement in the House of Commons on September 18 last year, where he alleged a potential connection between Indian agents and the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. The allegation led to a strain in diplomatic relations, halting public bilateral engagements, with India dismissing Trudeau’s claim as “absurd” and “motivated.”

However, the Indian presence at TIFF faced challenges, as six officials from the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) were unable to attend due to either visa denials or delayed processing of travel documents.

Despite these setbacks, TIFF partnered with NFDC to premiere a high-quality digital restoration of Raj Kapoor’s classic film Awara, which was screened on Friday. The film was presented by acclaimed director Shekhar Kapur, who also serves as the director of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).