Monday, November 25
BRITAIN-POLITICS-Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll
A doctor, accidentally shot her patient at the Tehsil headquarters hospital in Safdarabad, Sheikhupura district. The incident happened when the doctor, who had a pistol in her purse while on duty, tried to take out the firearm, which led to it firing and injuring the patient known as Asia Bibi in the arm.
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel emphasizes deterrence and shows support for Yonaguni and Ishigaki islands amid tensions with China over Taiwan. Japan's defense posture shift includes a military buildup focusing on counter-strike capability with long-range cruise missiles. The visit follows China firing missiles into Japan's exclusive economic zone after Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.
A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine became effective on Saturday. Kyiv is facing challenges in increasing troop numbers following Russia's initiation of a new offensive. There are concerns that the offensive could encroach upon Ukraine's second-largest city. The legislation has been revised from its initial draft to simplify the process of identifying all conscripts in the country.
US defence official warns Chinese counterpart about China's increasing cooperation with Russia, as Xi Jinping and Putin strengthen ties.
A university student lost his life but killed two suspected muggers in a gun battle near New Sabzi Mandi in Karachi on Superhighway in the early hours of Wednesday.
Eight EU states urge re-evaluation in Syria for voluntary return of refugees. Cyprus sees influx from Lebanon. EU announces 1 billion euro aid for Lebanon to curb asylum seeker flow to Cyprus and Italy.
Police shot and killed a man in northern France after he set fire to a synagogue in Rouen. The incident, treated as an antisemitic act, was brought under control by firefighters. Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed no other casualties. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin labeled the fire as an antisemitic act.
