Egyptian preacher Abdelrahman al-Shawadfi, known as the “Teacher of Peace,” was killed in a targeted attack in Zamboanga, reflecting ongoing threats against Islamic preachers in the Philippines.

Heitham al-Tabtabai, Hezbollah’s top military leader, was killed by a U.S.-backed Israeli strike, leaving the group weakened and Lebanon under heightened tension.

The assassination of Houthi chief of staff Mohammed al-Ghamari exposed major vulnerabilities in the group’s leadership, raising questions about their military resilience and regional impact.