Israel: Hezbollah says it hit Ashdod naval base and Tel Aviv; three wounded

Hezbollah says it targeted the Ashdod naval base in southern Israel “for the first time”, adding that it conducted an operation against a “military target” in Tel Aviv using advanced missiles…

Lebanon: At least 29 killed in Israeli attack in central Beirut

An Israeli air strike has killed 29 people in central Beirut and 13 others in attacks in eastern Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Public Health, as Israel presses its…

Laos: Government pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists

The Laos government has pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice following the deaths of several foreign tourists from consuming tainted alcohol. An investigation was under way into the suspected methanol…

Singapore: Authorities hang third drug trafficker in a week

 Singapore carried out its third hanging of a convicted drug trafficker in a week despite appeals for clemency from the United Nations. Rosman Abdullah, 55, was executed for trafficking 57.43…

Pakistan: Capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters

Pakistan’s capital has been placed under a security lockdown to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from marching to Islamabad as part of the nationwide protests to…

Russia-Ukraine War updates

Here is the what transpired on Monday, November 25 (day 1,005): • Russia’s air defence systems destroyed seven Ukrainian missiles overnight over the Kursk region, Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov wrote…

Philippines: VP Sara Duterte threatens President Marcos assassination if she is killed

Security agencies in the Philippines have stepped up safety protocols after Vice President Sara Duterte threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she was killed. Duterte, an ally of Marcos…

UAE: Body of missing Israeli Rabbi found

Israel says a rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been murdered, and have vowed to track down his killers. “The murder of Zvi Kogan is a…

Ireland: Storm Bert floods homes and disrupts travel

A number of homes were flooded in counties Down and Tyrone on Saturday following hours of heavy rain and wind caused by Storm Bert.Some residents in Dundonald were stuck in…

UK: Authorities want to hire EU negotiator to ‘reset’ relations

The UK government is hiring a new negotiator to help deliver a “reset” of relations with Europe.The job posting says the role will lead the government’s relationship with the European…