December 3, 2024

Daily News Brief

*) Israel kills at least nine in Lebanon, violating ceasefire Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding three others amid a fragile ceasefire violated by Tel Aviv, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The attacks targeted the villages of Haris, where five were killed and two wounded, and Tallous, where four people lost their lives and one person was wounded. Israel has breached its ceasefire with Lebanon around "100" times since the agreement went into effect last week, according to CNN. *) Türkiye closely following developments in Syria: Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye is closely monitoring the renewed clashes between the Bashar al Assad regime and armed opposition groups in Syria. He emphasised that Ankara is taking necessary measures to address the escalation. President Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to regional stability, saying, “We remain ready to do whatever we must to extinguish the fire in our region.” *) Zelenskyy: Ukraine wants to retake territory under Russia through diplomacy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kiev aims to reclaim territories under Russian control, including Crymea, through diplomatic means. “Our army lacks the strength to take back some territories, like Crymea. That is true. We do have to find diplomatic solutions,” Zelenskyy said during an interview with Japan's Kyodo News. He emphasised that diplomatic negotiations would only proceed when Ukraine feels “strong enough” to deter further military actions by Russia, ensuring a stable resolution to the conflict. *) Bangladesh denounces attack on its consulate in India Bangladesh has strongly condemned a violent attack on its consulate in Agartala, the capital of India’s northeastern state of Tripura, calling the incident preplanned. Protesters from the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti stormed the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, vandalised the flagpole, and burned the Bangladesh national flag. In a statement on Monday, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong disapproval, saying it "deeply resents" the incident and calling for accountability. *) 'The Innovation Imperative': Doha Forum 2024 set to begin in Qatari capital The 22nd edition of the Doha Forum is set to begin on December 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in Qatar's capital. Recognised as a premier global platform, the forum brings together world leaders and policymakers to address pressing global challenges and propose actionable solutions. This year’s theme, “The Innovation Imperative,” will guide discussions over two days. Topics will include geopolitical tensions, global security, humanitarian crises, and the role of technological advancements in resolving these issues.