Armed conflicts and attacks
2023 Israel–Hamas war
Houthi involvement in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
The USS Carney, along with multiple civilian-owned commercial ships, is attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. (Washington Post)
2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
At least 700 Palestinians have been killed during the last 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Rights groups object to Israel’s stepped-up attacks in southern Gaza, which was declared a “safe zone” by Israel. (Al Jazeera)
Moro conflict; Terrorism in the Philippines
Four people are killed and about 50 others injured by a bombing during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Bangsamoro, Philippines. The Islamic State claims responsibility. (Reuters)
Kivu conflict
The East African Community's task force begins withdrawing from North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the country refused to renew the force's mandate. (AFP via France 24)
Business and economy
Alaska Airlines announces their intent to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, in a deal worth $1.9 billion USD. The new company will maintain operations of both brands. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Disasters and incidents
2023 Africa floods
At least 20 people are killed and 70 others injured in landslides caused by flooding in Katesh, Manyara, Tanzania. (Reuters)
Health and environment
2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber dismisses proposals for a fossil fuel phase-out, for which he is accused of climate change denial. (The Guardian)
Law and crime
2023 Queens stabbing
A man kills four of his family members and wounds another during a mass stabbing in Queens, New York, United States, and injures two responding police officers, before they shoot him dead. (CNN)
Politics and elections
2023 Guayana Esequiba crisis
Venezuelans vote in a referendum to measure popular support on the territorial claim to Guayana Esequiba, which is part of Guyana. (BBC News)
Human rights in Ukraine
Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko says Ukraine is heading toward authoritarianism in an interview with Der Spiegel. Klitschko says the President's Office views mayors as an impediment to power consolidation. (Kyiv Independent)
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