6 months in, the Gaza war is in limbo — which may help Bibi stay in power – Axios

6 months in, the Gaza war is in limbo — which may help Bibi stay in power  AxiosDevastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas: Live updates  CNNSix months of devastation in Israel’s war on Gaza with no sign of an end  Al Jazeera EnglishHamas attack: 6 months later, Israelis cope with new reality  DW (English)Six months of terror since Oct. 7. It’s time for Israel to finish off Hamas  Fox News

Russian Flood Situation ‘Critical’ in Orsk After Burst Dam – The Moscow Times

Russian Flood Situation ‘Critical’ in Orsk After Burst Dam  The Moscow TimesRussia declares federal emergency over floods after dam bursts  The GuardianRecord flood waters rise in Russia’s Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate  ReutersRussian dam bursts forcing thousands to evacuate in flood-hit southern region  CNNRussia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat  The Associated Press

Latin American governments condemn Ecuador after police raid Mexican embassy – The Guardian

Latin American governments condemn Ecuador after police raid Mexican embassy  The GuardianMexico suspends diplomatic ties with Ecuador after raids on its embassy: What’s happening?  The Indian ExpressJorge Glas, former Ecuadorian VP, has long faced corruption accusations  The Associated PressMexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy arrest  The HillLatin American countries condemn Ecuador raid on Mexico embassy  Al Jazeera English

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies – The Associated Press

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies  The Associated PressChina holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games  Al Jazeera EnglishUS, Allies to Conduct Maritime Drills in Philippines on April 7  BloombergUS, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises  Reuters