Blast hits oil tanker on Red Sea off Saudi Arabia

An explosion has damaged an oil tanker on the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia. Its state-run television reports that Yemen's anti-government forces attacked the vessel.
Global coronavirus infections top 60 million
Johns Hopkins University in the United States says the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has topped 60 million.
All preparations in place ahead of cyclone Nivar in S. India

Israel missile attack hits Syrian military targets
An Israeli missile attack hit military sites in the southern countryside of the capital Damascus on Tuesday night, causing damage only, state news agency SANA reported.
UK to relax coronavirus curbs over Christmas
Coronavirus restrictions on social mixing and travel will be eased across the UK over Christmas to allow up to three households to celebrate the festive season together, officials said Tuesday.
Nigerian security forces kill 23 militants in operations
At least 23 Boko Haram militants have been killed by Nigerian troops during recent operations in the country's restive northeast region, a military spokesperson said Tuesday.
UK to lift lockdown in England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a lockdown in England designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus will be lifted next week.