Saturday

November 19, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

Iraqi Civil War

At least 12 tribal fighters were killed by ISIL insurgents. The attack occurred in Shirqat. (Reuters)

Yemeni Civil War (2015–present), Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition announces a 48 hour ceasefire in Yemen from noon. (Bloomberg) (Reuters, AFP via Breaking News)

A missile killed a Saudi soldier in Asir province (Reuters)

Terrorism in Pakistan

At least four are killed in an attack in Quetta, Pakistan. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility. (Live Mint) (FOX News)

Insurgency in Northeast India

Three soldiers are killed in an ambush in Assam. (Times of India)

Business and economics

After a software error, Mexicans purchase US$2500 Dell Alienware laptops for just US$33 each. (BBC)