At least six people have been shot dead by security forces in Myanmar.
It comes after hundreds of people had been detained in the troubled western state of Rakhine during a search for members of a rebel group.
A military spokesman claimed that the shootings occurred after some of the detainees attempted to seize weapons.
However, conflicts accounts of the event leading up to the killings have been reported, while the shooting happened in a restricted area.
Israel carries out rare airborne raid in Lebanon; 16 killed in strikes
Israel launched airstrikes targeting Lebanon's Nabi Chit and nearby towns on Saturday, killing at least 16 people Lebanon's health ministry confirmed.
US skips congressional review to approve arms sale to Israel
The US State Department said on Friday it has approved a sale worth $151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support, without submitting it for congressional review.
Flash floods in Nairobi kill 23, disrupt flights at major airport
Flash floods across Nairobi overnight has left at least 23 people dead, authorities said, adding that dozens of cars were swept away and flights at East Africa's biggest airport disrupted.
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least 10 in Kharkiv
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least 10 people in the northeast city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said.
Partial resumption of air navigation in Qatar
Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced the partial resumption of air navigation, using designated contingency routes with limited capacity.
UAE air defences is currently responding to incoming missile threats, according to alerts from the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of the escalating military actions in the region for international security and stability during calls with leaders of Singapore and Nepal.
