Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushed ahead with the controversial judicial overhaul bill. The Knesset passed the first reading of the bill by a vote of 63-47.

Israel: First reading of legal reform bills

The UN Security Council has issued a formal statement against Israel's plan to expand and retroactively legalise nine output settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UNSC said that such measures impede peace in the region

UN opposes Israel's West Bank settlement plan; UNSC quotes, 'Israeli settlements impede peace'

The Israeli parliament was set to hold a first reading on Monday of judicial reforms promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-nationalist government, which have sent opponents into the streets in increasingly raucous protests.

Israel in turmoil as parliament to hold first reading of judicial reforms

Armed men have attacked a police compound in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, officials say. Gunfire and explosions were heard on Friday outside the premises, which is home to several police buildings and officer residences, local media reported.

Pakistan: Armed men attack Karachi's Police Office

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his friend were attacked by eight people in Mumbai after he refused to take a selfie twice. Mumbai police have booked eight people over the incident and have filed several charges.

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw attacked in Mumbai for denying selfies

Thousands of Israelis protested outside parliament against the proposed amendments that critics say will weaken democracy in the country.

Israel: Protests against proposed judicial reforms

Conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to simmer. A barrage of explosions have rocked the Gaza Strip. Israel's military says that it carried out these strikes in retaliation to a rocket which it says was launched from Gaza on Saturday.

Israel: Explosions rock Gaza strip

Two Israelis - a six-year-old boy and 20-year-old man - have been killed in a car ramming attack at a bus stop in occupied East Jerusalem, officials say. Watch video to know more.

Jerusalem: Two Israelis killed in car ramming attack

Islamist fighters set off a bomb then stormed a government building in Somalia's capital on Sunday, killing at least five civilians, the ministry of information said.

At least five killed in blast, attack near Mogadishu mayor's office in Somalia

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter broke out between the security forces and these alleged terrorists.

Two LeT terrorists shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir

A blast occurred in front of the Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs' building in Kabul. More than 20 people are reported to be dead in the attack. In the latest development, Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul suicide blast

Afghanistan's Kabul jolted with another major attack. A bomb blasted at the entrance of the Taliban's foreign ministry. Reportedly, three people have been killed in the blast.

BREAKING: At least three killed, eight injured in blast at Taliban's foreign ministry in Kabul

A blast occurred in front of the Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs' building in Kabul. More than 20 people are reported to be dead in the attack.

Blast kills at least 20 outside Afghanistan Foreign Ministry in Kabul

Major blast outside Afghanistan Foreign Ministry in Kabul

According to the French authorities, several people were wounded on Wednesday by a man wielding a knife at the busy Gare du Nord station in Paris.

News Alert: Knife attack at Paris Gare du Nord station leaves several wounded

As Moscow rang in the new year by hitting civilian targets all throughout Ukraine, Ukrainians rejoiced from their balconies as their air defences shot Russian missiles and drones out of the sky. The headquarters of the Ukrainian Air Force reported that it had destroyed 45 Shahed drones overnight, including 13 late on Saturday and 32 after midnight on Sunday. On top of that, there had already been 12 airstrikes and 31 missile attacks on the previous day around the nation.

War in Ukraine: Ukrainians chant 'glory to Ukraine-glory to heroes' on New Year

The man who allegedly broke into the U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and attacked her husband Paul Pelosi has pleaded not guilty to 6 charges including an attempt to murder. Accused DePape allegedly broke into Nancy Pelosi's home in October. Watch to know more.

US: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges

The suspect in a shooting incident that left three Kurds dead and three others injured in Paris last Friday has admitted to a "pathological" hatred of foreigners.

Paris Attack: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of foreigners

In an attack on Sunday near Kirkuk in the north of the nation, where jihadists from the Islamic State group are still active, at least seven personnel of the federal police of Iraq were killed, according to police and government sources.

Iraq: At least seven police officials killed near Kirkuk in suspected IS attacks

The Islamic State (IS) on Sunday took responsibility for an attack on the embassy of Pakistan in Kabul, in which the Charge d’Affaires was able to escape safely, however, the guard was injured critically.

ISIS-K claims responsibility for attack on Pakistan embassy in Kabul

Al-Shabab militants stormed a key hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Sunday evening, a short walk from the presidential palace in central Mogadishu. At least four people have been killed in the ongoing overnight siege.

4 dead in Mogadishu hotel attack by al-Shabab militants in Somalia

Reports say U.S banks and financial institutions have processed roughly 1.2 billion dollars in likely ransomware payments last year. Watch this report.

U.S. Banks' record ransomware payments: 50% of attacks attributed to Russian cyber attacks

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the USA, suggesting that Iran may be gearing up to launch an armed offensive against the kingdom and other energy infrastructure across West Asia, according to multiple reports.

'Iran may attack the kingdom,' says Saudi in an intelligence report shared with the US

At least nine people were killed and 47 were injured after an attack at a hotel in southern Somalia, the attack claimed by Al-Shabaab attack group, the assault began with a suicide bombing.

Somalia: 9 killed, 47 injured in Al-Shabaab attack

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