Possible explosion reported near vessel off Yemen's coast December 17, 2023 at 11:00PM

A possible explosion near a vessel in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab and a second incident near the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea were reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of a possible explosion two nautical miles from a vessel located 30 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Mokha. The UKMTO also received a report of an "incident" 30 nautical miles northwest of Mokha.

Pakistan SC rules against raising objections to delimitations of electoral boundaries post release of election schedule December 17, 2023 at 10:47PM

Pakistan's supreme court rules against objections to electoral boundary delimitation, clearing the way for February 8 polls. The court accepts the Election Commission of Pakistan's appeal and nullifies the Balochistan High Court's decision on delimitation. The court declares the high court decision null and void, stating that the electoral process cannot be affected to provide relief to an individual. The supreme court's move follows its rejection of the Lahore high court's attempt to disrupt the election process.

Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka December 16, 2023 at 11:53PM

Russian forces continue their offensive in Avdiivka, eastern Ukraine, resulting in staggering casualties. Aerial footage obtained by The Associated Press reveals the apocalyptic scene of the battle. The video, shot by a Ukrainian military drone unit near Stepove, shows about 150 bodies of soldiers, most wearing Russian uniforms, scattered along tree lines. The village of Avdiivka is reduced to rubble, with burned and disfigured trees and fields pocked by artillery shells and grenades. The footage, shot on Dec. 6, confirms the massive losses suffered in the ongoing conflict.

French foreign ministry says worker killed by an Israeli attack in Rafah December 16, 2023 at 11:37PM