Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present), Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
A drone strike kills four suspected Al-Qaeda militants in northern Yemen. (Reuters via Trust)
Houthi militants backed by allied Yemeni troops seize control of four Saudi military bases in Saudi Arabia's southern 'Asir Region according to Yemeni state TV. (Press TV)
Sino-Indian border dispute
Chinese and Indian troops face-off in the Burtse region of northern Ladakh after Indian troops crossed the mutually-agreed patrolling line to dismantle a disputed watchtower the Chinese were building close to line. (Economic Times)
Sinai insurgency
The Egyptian Armed Forces claim that an offensive against ISIS militants in northern Sinai over the past week has killed at least 164 insurgents with the loss of eight troops. (AFP via Sky News)
Arab-Israeli conflict
Violent clashes erupt between new Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the Silwan area of East Jerusalem with 13 Palestinians and four Israeli police injured. (Haaretz)
Arts and culture
Venezuelan director Lorenzo Vigas wins a Golden Lion award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival for Desde allá (From Afar). (AP)