A dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions is unfolding after a reported joint US-Israel strike targeting Iran’s leadership, triggering a chain reaction of military operations across the region. Israeli forces have expanded operations into Beirut’s southern suburbs, issuing urgent evacuation warnings that sparked mass panic and traffic gridlock as thousands of civilians attempted to flee. Reports from Lebanese authorities say more than 120 people have been killed, over 680 injured and nearly 90,000 displaced since the violence intensified earlier this week. WATCH

An explosion ripped through the basement of Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville, triggering panic, chaos, and a massive emergency response as authorities race to determine what caused the devastating blast. According to officials from the New York State Police, emergency crews were dispatched around 10:23 AM following reports of a strong gas odor inside the church premises in Oneida County. In total, five victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care. Hospital officials have confirmed that all five remain in critical but stable condition, highlighting the severity of the incident. WATCH