At least 12 people were killed and over 20 injured in an explosion near Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Saturday. The blast occurred as a train was about to depart for Peshawar, causing widespread panic. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, and authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Local security forces are on high alert, and efforts to secure the area are ongoing. The incident adds to the growing concerns over security in the region, with no group claiming responsibility for the attack yet.

Antonio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, a cryptocurrency businessman, was shot and killed at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on Friday. The attack, carried out by gunmen in a black car, also left three others injured, including two men and a woman, who were hospitalized. Gritzbach had reportedly received death threats from the First Command of the Capital (FCC), a powerful criminal organization. He had recently struck a plea deal with local prosecutors, agreeing to provide information about his ties to the FCC. Authorities are investigating the attack, which appears to be linked to his cooperation with law enforcement.

Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying 92 drones and five missiles across 12 regions. Ukrainian air defense downed 62 drones and four missiles, but 26 drones bypassed defenses, causing significant damage. A civilian was killed, and nine were injured in the Odesa region, while four were wounded in Kyiv’s outskirts. Kharkiv also faced guided bomb attacks, injuring 25 people. Zaporizhzhia saw nine fatalities, including a one-year-old child. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Kyiv’s allies to provide stronger air defenses and further sanctions against Russia.

Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia erupted multiple times on Friday, sending volcanic ash 10 km into the air and killing nine people. The eruption on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara damaged over 2,000 homes and prompted the evacuation of 6,000 residents. Officials described the eruptions as "significant" with ash rains impacting surrounding areas. Supplies, including food and masks, have been provided for evacuees. The volcano is part of Indonesia's "Ring of Fire," an area prone to high seismic activity. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure residents' safety.

The Biden administration has approved the deployment of a small group of US defense contractors to Ukraine for weapon maintenance and repair, ensuring that American-supplied equipment remains functional. According to a US official, the contractors will be stationed far from active frontlines, focusing exclusively on maintenance to facilitate quick repairs and upkeep. None of the contractors will participate in combat, Reuters reports. This policy shift, one of Biden's last decisions as president, aims to support Ukraine's defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The FBI disrupted an Iranian murder-for-hire plot targeting President-elect Donald Trump before this week's presidential election. The Justice Department unsealed charges on November 8, revealing a plan allegedly orchestrated by an unnamed Iranian Revolutionary Guard official. According to the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the official directed Farjad Shakeri in September to develop a plan for Trump's assassination. Shakeri reportedly informed the FBI he couldn’t act within the official's seven-day deadline. Federal officials highlighted this plot as part of Iran's ongoing efforts to target U.S. officials, especially Trump, on American soil.

Two-year-old Ali Khalifeh miraculously survived 14 hours buried under rubble following an Israeli airstrike on Sarafand, southern Lebanon, on September 29. The strike killed his parents, sister, and both grandmothers, leaving Ali as the family’s sole survivor. After being pulled from debris by rescuers, he was hospitalized in Sidon, where his right hand was amputated. He is now in a Beirut hospital awaiting further surgery. The tragedy, which flattened an apartment complex and killed 15, highlights the toll of ongoing violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Many survivors, including Ali’s relatives, face severe physical and psychological trauma.

As Donald Trump appears set to return to the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may find Trump’s policies more complex in a second term. While Trump’s first term was praised by Israeli leaders for its support, including the U.S. embassy’s move to Jerusalem and withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, his reluctance toward long-term military engagements and skepticism of West Bank settlements could pose challenges. Former Ambassador Michael Oren cautions that Trump’s return might bring both opportunities, like a potential peace deal with Saudi Arabia, and new strains due to Netanyahu’s far-right coalition.

The violence in Amsterdam following the November 7 UEFA Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv escalated, with 62 people arrested. The assaults on Israeli football supporters were condemned as antisemitic by officials, with the city’s mayor, Femke Halsema, expressing deep shame. Emergency measures, including a ban on protests and face coverings, have been implemented. Videos from the scene show violent clashes, including the tearing down of Palestinian flags. Five supporters were hospitalized. Israeli officials and Dutch authorities have vowed to investigate the incidents, which continue to spark global outrage.

Security forces in Jammu's Kishtwar district found the bodies of two missing Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Nazir Ahmad and Kuldeep Kumar, after a massive search operation. The two men had gone missing while grazing cattle in the Munzla Dhar forest. The terror group Kashmir Tigers, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, claimed responsibility for the killings, citing their involvement in VDGs as the reason. The bodies were recovered after hours of cautious trekking due to possible terrorist traps. Jammu’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack and called for quick action to prevent such incidents in the future.