On Monday, an anti-settlement watchdog reported that Israel has issued tenders for the construction of approximately 1,000 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

The organization stated that the new settlements will increase the population of the Efrat settlement by 40%, negatively impacting the development of nearby Bethlehem. Israel has occupied the West Bank, along with Gaza and East Jerusalem, since the 1967 Middle East War. Palestinians claim these areas for their future state and view settlement expansion as a major obstacle to peace.

Despite international criticism, the Trump administration previously expressed support for Israeli settlement construction.

Keith Kellogg, a special envoy for former U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that no peace deal would be imposed on Kyiv. Speaking at a press conference at NATO headquarters, he said discussions about Washington’s commitment to European peacekeeping efforts would take place later.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia today to discuss the Ukraine war and bilateral relations. Kellogg also announced that he would visit Kyiv this week to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

European leaders are pushing for broader participation in Ukraine peace talks, but the U.S. envoy clarified that not all parties could be included.

On Saturday, a U.S. citizen in Florida shot and injured two Israeli tourists, mistakenly identifying them as Palestinians. The suspect, Mordechai Brafman, has been arrested, and a case was filed against him on Sunday.

According to police reports, Brafman admitted that while driving his truck in Miami Beach, he fired at the two men, believing them to be Palestinians and intending to kill them. However, they survived. Authorities later confirmed that the victims were Israeli tourists, not Palestinians.

A passenger bus in Bolivia plunged 800 meters down a mountainous road, killing 31 people. Reuters reported that the accident occurred when the driver lost control. At least 12-14 people, including four children, were injured, with several in critical condition. Authorities suspect that high speed may have been a factor.

Residents of Ramgati, Laxmipur, have accused the police of failing to arrest a suspect in an attempted murder case. Despite the suspect, Mehraj, openly roaming in the area, the police claim he is in hiding. The victim, Zillur Rahman, was severely injured in an attack led by Mehraj and later filed an attempted murder case. Although Mehraj has not obtained bail, the police have not arrested him.

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Abdul Hafiz, has stated that military operations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts will continue until the Kuki-Chin National Front is completely eradicated. Speaking at a press conference after a district commissioner conference, he highlighted that the armed group’s violence has halted tourism in several regions, causing job losses among local youth and increasing their vulnerability to militancy. He confirmed that seven soldiers have been killed in recent operations and vowed to continue the crackdown.

Chowdhury Imrul Hasan, Deputy Director of the Department of Narcotics Control in Comilla, has been accused of corruption and bribery. Over the past four years, he allegedly built an empire of bribery and amassed substantial wealth while falsely claiming to be from Gopalganj. He reportedly provided gifts to Awami League leaders and activists. His social media was filled with pictures of Awami League figures, but after a shift in political power, he deleted them all. Sources have also uncovered multiple extortion cases linked to him and his associates, Sahabuddin Ahmed and Kamrun Nahar.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is committed to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to seize Gaza and displace Palestinians. During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu praised Trump’s proposal as a "bold vision." Human rights organizations have condemned the plan, calling it a violation of international law and an act of ethnic cleansing. Meanwhile, Israel has reportedly decided to establish an office to facilitate the voluntary return of Palestinians.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has finalized a draft regulation stating that selected or recommended candidates for government jobs, including the BCS, cannot be removed from the gazette list unless they have pending criminal charges. Additionally, if a candidate is excluded, authorities must provide a valid reason, and the candidate will have the right to appeal the decision. This regulation was finalized in a PSC meeting on Monday and will now be sent to the Ministry of Public Administration for approval.

As part of a ceasefire agreement, Hamas is set to return the bodies of five Israeli hostages on Thursday. Israel is making preparations for their reception. According to the agreement, the bodies were to be returned on the 33rd day of the ceasefire, which falls on Thursday. Israel’s Kan Public Broadcaster reported that, according to Hamas, most of the hostages were killed during Israeli attacks on Palestinians. Hamas has yet to disclose their identities. Once confirmed, Israel will hand over the bodies to their respective families.

A passenger plane overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring 15 people, including three in critical condition. The BBC reported that the plane was carrying 80 passengers. Airport authorities have confirmed that all crew and passengers have been rescued. Heavy snowfall occurred before the accident, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Previously, another aircraft had crashed at the same airport. The incident follows a series of severe aviation accidents in the U.S.

Pope Francis, aged 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last Friday due to health complications. Despite five days of continuous treatment, his condition remains unchanged. The Vatican stated that the Pope is facing a "complex clinical picture" and may need to stay in the hospital for several more days. However, they reassured that he remains in good spirits. Previously, his health issues had forced others to read his speeches on his behalf. Due to his condition, the Vatican has canceled his weekly Wednesday audience.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Deputy Commander, General Ali Fadavi, has warned that Iran will deliver an appropriate response to Israeli aggression. In a statement, he mentioned that "True Promise-3" will be executed in due time. Previously, Iran had launched two missile and drone attacks against Israel in April and October 2024, known as "True Promise-1" and "True Promise-2." Referring to the ongoing war in Gaza, he claimed that Israel has admitted its defeat while acknowledging Hamas' victory. Notably, on October 26, Israel attacked Iranian facilities using Iraqi airspace controlled by the U.S., prompting Iran’s "True Promise-2" response.

Speaking at a mass gathering in Tabriz, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the United States, accusing it of displaying “arrogant and predatory” behavior through its threats and territorial ambitions. He claimed that Washington’s policies are driven by a “complex Zionist network” and an imperialist agenda. Khamenei asserted that the U.S. cannot tolerate Iran’s independent stance, highlighting that the nation has successfully resisted foreign oppression for 46 years. He also emphasized the importance of Iran’s strategic and ideological defense in countering Western aggression.

A former officer of Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Additional SP Alep Uddin, infamous for his role in extrajudicial killings, has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) on November 12. Known as a “target shooter” within his own force, he allegedly killed people in staged “crossfire” incidents while serving in Narayanganj’s RAB-11. Reports suggest he even framed innocent individuals as militants to justify executions. Disturbingly, he has been accused of repeatedly raping a detainee’s wife after blackmailing her with threats of crossfire. The victim ultimately lost her mental stability and died. Despite these allegations, Alep Uddin had previously received state honors. He was also involved in violently suppressing public protests during the recent mass uprising.