Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's Enga province have tragically left over 35 people dead, marking significant property damage and prompting the deployment of up to 300 soldiers and police to restore peace.

Meanwhile, in international trade news, UK-based companies plan to expand operations in Saudi Arabia after productive trade talks focused on elevating economic ties and reaching a goal of £30 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, building on the already significant £17 billion mark.

Shifting to the banking sector, the UAE has reported a robust 20.2% growth in liquid assets for the second quarter of 2024, surpassing capital adequacy milestones and showing an impressive 29% surge in net international reserves.

In cultural news, Riyadh is set to be illuminated by the Riyadh Light Festival 2024 from November 28 to December 14 under the theme "Between the Earth and the Pleiades," part of the Riyadh Art program aimed at transforming the city into an open art gallery featuring over 60 artworks by both Saudi and international artists.

Turning to military developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of the Russian military by 180,000 troops, a move aimed at bolstering forces amid ongoing conflicts in regions like Kursk and Donbas, raising the total number of personnel to nearly 2.4 million.

Lastly, in social media news, Elon Musk's controversial, now-deleted post suggesting an assassination attempt on President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris has drawn sharp criticism and condemnation from the White House, with the US Secret Service taking note of the incident.