In breaking news, the U.S. is investigating the death of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was fatally shot by Israeli forces during a protest against illegal settlements in the West Bank. The U.S. State Department has expressed condolences and is gathering more information about the incident.

Meanwhile, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticized French authorities after his arrest in Paris over the misuse of the platform by third parties, calling for improved regulatory dialogue. He emphasized Telegram's commitment to platform safety and criticized the arrest as misguided.

In related geopolitical updates, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged China to stop backing Russia in the Ukraine conflict, warning it could harm China’s interests and reputation. He praised Norway's contributions to NATO and emphasized continued support for Ukraine as essential to ending the war.

Elsewhere, in Gaza, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) vaccinated over 160,000 children on the first day of a polio campaign, despite severe conflict conditions. Nearly 355,000 children have been vaccinated since early September, with ongoing efforts supported by calls for a humanitarian cease-fire.

In aviation news, a Vistara flight from Mumbai to Frankfurt made an emergency landing in Turkiye following a bomb threat. The plane landed safely in Erzurum, and all passengers and crew were evacuated while authorities conducted a thorough search of the luggage.

Finally, the United States and Iraq have agreed on a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2026, marking a new advisory era. This plan, resulting from over six months of talks, transitions the coalition's role in Iraq and signifies a major shift in the US military presence in the region.