Indian PM condemns violence after Canada temple incident – BBC.com

  1. Indian PM condemns violence after Canada temple incident  BBC.com
  2. Anger against Khalistanis spills onto Canada streets; Hindus, Sikhs unite  India Today
  3. Weapons seen at protest near Hindu temple in Brampton, Peel police say  CBC.ca
  4. Canada Cop Who Attended Khalistani Protest Outside Hindu Temple Suspended  NDTV
  5. Hundreds march near Brampton Hindu temple after violent clashes  CityNews Toronto
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South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops – The Associated Press

  1. South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops  The Associated Press
  2. G7 and allies warn Russia over use of North Korean troops in Ukraine  Reuters
  3. With North Korea’s troops in Russia, South Koreans weigh role in Ukraine  Al Jazeera English
  4. South Korea weighs arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment  Financial Times
  5. Common threats, Ukraine issue on top agenda of Borrell's meeting with S. Korea’s defense chief  Ukrinform
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement separate from Israel mega-deal – Axios

  1. U.S. and Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement separate from Israel mega-deal  Axios
  2. Saudi's MBS 'Shocks' Hamas With U.S. 'Stunt'; Security Deal Amid Poll Buzz In America  The Times of India
  3. US, Saudi discussing security agreement without Israel component, Axios reports  Reuters
  4. US, Saudi Arabia said discussing security deal without Israel normalization  The Times of Israel
  5. The Magical Thinking Behind a U.S.-Saudi Alliance  Democracy for the Arab World Now
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Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia for three years allowed to enter UK

Government drops opposition to case of 64 people, including 16 children, who fled persecution in Sri Lanka

Dozens of Tamils stranded on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia for more than three years are to be airlifted to the UK after the government dropped its opposition to their case, the high court has heard.

The 64 people, including 16 children, have been stranded on the island since October 2021, when a fishing boat they were using to flee persecution in Sri Lanka got into difficulties.

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Mexico president lashes out at supreme court amid looming constitutional crisis

Sheinbaum accuses court of overstepping as it prepares to vote on reform that makes almost all judges elected by vote

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the country’s supreme court of overstepping its functions and “trying to change what the people of Mexico decided” as it prepares to discuss whether to strike down parts of a transformative judicial reform.

The court is expected to vote on Tuesday whether the controversial reform violates other parts of the constitution, setting up a showdown with Sheinbaum barely a month into her government.

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Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say – The New York Times

  1. Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say  The New York Times
  2. LIVE: Israel accused of ‘forced starvation’ during deadly north Gaza siege  Al Jazeera English
  3. Takeaways from AP’s report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops  The Associated Press
  4. IDF: Bomb planted by terror operatives exploded near Gaza aid convoy, wounding 6 kids  The Times of Israel
  5. Terrorist explosive device detonates near Gaza hospital, six children wounded  The Jerusalem Post
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Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran

Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities

Israel is bracing itself for another Iranian attack after a crescendo of threatening rhetoric from leaders in Iran saying the country would retaliate for Israeli missile strikes last month.

Iran initially played down the impact of the 26 October Israeli strikes on its military facilities, which were in turn a response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel at the beginning of October.

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Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court – The Guardian

  1. Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court  The Guardian
  2. Worker in Netanyahu Office Accused of Leaking Classified Documents in Israel: What to Know  The New York Times
  3. Theft of sensitive IDF intel, transfer to ‘people at PMO’ was ‘systematic’ – report  The Times of Israel
  4. Israel leaks scandal: Netanyahu aide arrested over Gaza hostage talks stories  NBC News
  5. PMO security leaks endangered soldiers and hostages, security official says  The Jerusalem Post
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Roof collapse at railway kills 14, including 6-year-old girl as mourners demand answers: ‘This is murder’ – New York Post

  1. Roof collapse at railway kills 14, including 6-year-old girl as mourners demand answers: ‘This is murder’  New York Post
  2. At least 14 killed after railway station roof collapses in Serbia  CNN
  3. Serbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people  The Associated Press
  4. Serbia: Minister to resign over train station roof collapse  DW (English)
  5. Activists rally in Belgrade to protest railway station disaster  Reuters
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Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court

Doctored intelligence files allegedly leaked by Israeli PM’s office ‘harmed the achievement of Israel’s war aims’

An alleged intelligence leak from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has ballooned into a major scandal for the Israeli prime minister after a court partly lifted a gag order on the case, saying that the affair may have undermined efforts to reach a hostage deal in the Gaza war.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the joint investigation by the police, internal security services and the army, a court in the city of Rishon LeZion said on Sunday night.

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IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ branch in Damascus, Syria – The Jerusalem Post

  1. IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ branch in Damascus, Syria  The Jerusalem Post
  2. WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Syria reports Israeli airstrikes hit near capital  PBS NewsHour
  3. Israel says it struck Hezbollah target near Damascus, Syria says civilian sites hit  Reuters
  4. In rare acknowledgement, IDF confirms strikes in Syria against Hezbollah infrastructure  The Times of Israel
  5. Live: Israel says it hits Hezbollah 'intelligence assets' near Damascus  FRANCE 24 English
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Samuel Paty: Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon – BBC.com

  1. Samuel Paty: Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon  BBC.com
  2. Trial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons  The Associated Press
  3. Eight on trial in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature  CNN
  4. French pupil’s father to go on trial for spreading lies that led to teacher’s Islamist beheading  The Guardian
  5. Trial Over Killing of Teacher Samuel Paty Begins in France  The New York Times
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EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines – POLITICO Europe

  1. EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines  POLITICO Europe
  2. Opinion | Moldovan voters thwart Putin’s designs. But what happens if Trump wins?  The Washington Post
  3. Russia doesn't recognize Moldovan President Sandu's re-election, Kremlin spokesperson says  Kyiv Independent
  4. Putin’s latest election meddling effort failed. It’s unlikely to stop him trying again  CNN
  5. Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic  The New York Times
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Ukraine updates: Germany’s Baerbock pledges more aid in Kyiv – DW (English)

  1. Ukraine updates: Germany's Baerbock pledges more aid in Kyiv  DW (English)
  2. German foreign minister assures Kyiv of support on visit ahead of U.S. vote  Reuters
  3. Germany’s top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war  The Associated Press
  4. Bundeswehr maintains constant contact with AFU via ‘Ukraine’ hub to optimize aid  Ukrinform
  5. Ukraine, German discuss need for 'decisive response' on North Korean troop presence during Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Kyiv  Kyiv Independent
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German government descends into crisis mode – DW (English)

  1. German government descends into crisis mode  DW (English)
  2. Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now  CNBC
  3. German minister makes budget concession in bid to save coalition  Reuters
  4. German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy  The New York Times
  5. German government faces make-or-break moment in shadow of US election  POLITICO Europe
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