Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier, Lebanese army says
One soldier was killed and 18 others wounded in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese army said. Some of the wounds are “severe,” and damage was also caused to an army center facility, the army’s statement said.
Islamabad on lockdown as Khan supporters rally
Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are rallying in protest to call for his release in the capital, Islamabad, with the authorities blocking main roads and limiting internet access.
Romania votes for a new president with far-right seeking win
Observers expect the final vote to pit the nationalist George Simion against Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, of the Social Democratic Party. The diaspora is expected to play a pivotal role in the election.
Russia offers debt relief to recruits for Ukraine war
Russia is seeking new ways to recruit fighters for the ongoing conflict that has lasted nearly three years and impacted troop levels.
NATO chief Rutte talks security with Trump in Florida
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte earlier expressed willingness to meet Donald Trump at his Florida estate. President-elect Trump is expected to again push NATO members to ramp up defense expenditures in his second term.