Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be on his way out after the country's president, Isaac Herzog, gave his rival Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to try and form a new government, Reuters reported.

This follows a general election that saw no single coalition win a majority in the Knesset, Israel's Parliament.

Netanyahu's coalition won 53 seats while Eisenkot, a former Israel military chief, won 48 seats in the 120-member parliament.

However, a minor party in Netanyahu's coalition that won seven seats declined to back him this time.

Eisenkot now has 28 days to form a government and become the new prime minister, ousting Netanyahu from power.

If he fails to do so, the president can grant a 14-day extension, or find someone else he believes can command the confidence of parliament.

Eisenkot could seek the support of Israeli Arab parties (politicians of Arabian ethnicity who are Israeli citizens), who won a total of 19 seats.

Their performance was driven by strong turnout from Israeli Arab voters angered by Netanyahu's military strikes in Gaza, and derogatory attacks on them by right-wing Israelis.

However, seeking their support this may risk the support of other members of Eisenkot's own coalition. It remains to be seen what concessions they would demand in exchange for making him the next prime minister of Israel.

Singapore actress Felicia Chin revealed in a recent video that she and husband, fellow actor Jeffrey Xu, are trying for a baby.

"Hopefully it'll happen within these two years," the 42-year-old said in the Nov. 1 episode of her YouTube series "Dear Joy".

She was chatting with local TV host Lee Teng, whom she has been friends with since junior college, over a meal she had made.

Towards the end of the video, the pair got into the topic of parenthood.

Lee, 44, welcomed a baby boy with his wife in July 2025, about five years after his wife had a miscarriage.

He shared with Chin about how his life has changed since becoming a father, then asked her if she wants children.

At that question, Chin looked to the side and laughed before saying that she does and has been trying to have one.

Feeling pressured

Chin opened up that she previously wanted to have children primarily because she felt pressured to do so.

"People would ask some questions, out of good intentions of course," she said. "And they'll say, 'no pressure'."

"But I already felt the pressure coming to us."

When Lee said that having children is not something to be rushed, Chin admitted that up until 2025, she had felt rather rushed.

"I'd feel that I really, really want a child, but it's with a sense of urgency," she said.

She shared how she noticed that a lot of people around her were starting their own families, and wondered when it would be her turn.

She thus had an urgency to follow these expectations and do what was considered "normal".

After reflecting about it, she realised that such a motivation behind having a baby was "not very healthy".

"Why do I want a child?" she said. "I hope to have an opportunity to raise and love a baby well."

Lee told her he similarly felt pressured in the past, but repeated that becoming a parent was something one cannot rush, and Chin agreed.

"Just live as you usually do, and don't put too much pressure on yourself and your body," he said.

A 41-year-old Singaporean man was charged in court on Oct. 23 under Section 146A(1)(b) of the Women's Charter 1961 for his alleged involvement in facilitating vice activities.

He was among 195 people arrested by the Singapore Police Force, including eight men and 187 women, between 18 and 63 years old, for their alleged involvement in vice-related activities.

They were arrested for various alleged offences under the Women’s Charter 1961, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990, Gambling Control Act 2022, and Penal Code 1871.

Among those arrested, 16 were alleged vice abettors, according to a Nov. 8 police news release.

Coordinated raids

Officers from the Specialised Crime Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), supported by the seven Police Land Divisions, conducted coordinated raids at 61 locations islandwide.

This was done between Sep. 14 and Oct. 30, where locations included massage establishments, public entertainment outlets, beauty salons, hotels and residential units.

During the operations, mobile phones, computers, vice-related paraphernalia and cash amounting to more than S$150,000 were seized, the release stated.

In addition, bank accounts containing more than S$600,000 were frozen.

Investigations against other persons arrested during the islandwide operation are ongoing.

Penalties

Under Section 146A of the Women's Charter 1961, any person who is convicted of the following shall be liable to a fine of up to S$100,000 or up to five years' jail or to both.

The release stated that it is where the person, who, in the course of business, uses a remote communication service with a Singapore link to offer or facilitate the provision by a woman or girl to another person of sexual services in Singapore in return for payment or reward.

If convicted, repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$150,000 or to jail for up to seven years or to both.

Under Sections 140(1)(b), 146(1) and 146(1A) of the same Act, any person who is convicted of the following is liable to up to seven years' jail and a fine of up to S$100,000.

This includes procuring any woman for the purpose of prostitution, knowingly living wholly or in part on the earnings of the prostitution of another person.

It also includes knowingly soliciting, receiving or agreeing to receive any gratification as an inducement or reward for providing any service, and who by providing that service does or will aid the prostitution of another person.

The release stated that if convicted, repeat offenders are liable to up to 10 years' jail and a fine of up to S$150,000.

A 47-year-old Chinese food delivery rider died following an altercation in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 6.

The man, identified as Feng Jianming, was pronounced dead at the scene along Frederick Way, near Queen Victoria Market, according to news.com.au.

Another delivery rider, aged 34, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 51-year-old man from Footscray was arrested on Nov. 7 and taken into custody for questioning.

Confrontation over bicycles

According to Victoria Police, two men believed to be food delivery riders spotted another man allegedly tampering with their bicycles along Frederick Way.

The riders confronted the man, who was not believed to be known to them, before an altercation broke out at around 8:10pm.

Emergency services were subsequently called to the scene, where one of the riders was found with suspected stab wounds.

Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he died at the scene.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Victim was supporting family in China

Feng worked as a delivery rider for food delivery platform HungryPanda and was reportedly collecting an order from a Chinese restaurant when the incident occurred.

According to news.com.au, Feng had moved to Australia to earn money for his family in China.

His friend Catherine Wang told The Herald Sun that Feng was "incredibly kind, warm-hearted and patient".

"He took his work very seriously, and everyone who met him could easily become his friend," she said.

Feng's wife, surnamed Xu, told 7News that her husband had planned to work in Australia for several years to support their children and elderly parents.

"He was the main breadwinner in our family. Now that he's gone, we don't know what to do," she said.

Feng had reportedly planned to return to China when his son got married.

Fundraiser launched for family

The Melbourne Chinatown Business Association (MCBA) has started a GoFundMe campaign to support Feng's family.

According to the association, Feng moved to Australia from a village in China's Shaanxi province around 2017.

MCBA said Feng rarely spent money on himself, instead sending his earnings back to his family in China.

"No family should have to experience this, especially when their loved one was simply trying to earn an honest living," the association said.

HungryPanda also expressed condolences following his death.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased, as well as to his family and loved ones," the company said in a statement cited by news.com.au.

Chinese consulate calls for investigation

The Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne has called for a thorough investigation into Feng's death, according to 7News.

It said it had activated its emergency consular assistance procedures and contacted Feng's family to offer support.

"The Consulate-General is deeply saddened by the death of the compatriot and extends sincere condolences to the family," it said.

It added that it would remain in contact with local authorities and help with arrangements following Feng's death.

A 74-year-old grandmother passed away from breast cancer about three months ago.

Tragically, just over 100 days later, her 37-year-old son suffered a stroke and died in his sleep on Nov. 5, reported Shin Min Daily News.

Huang Kaien (transliteration) worked as a DJ and leaves behind a 10-year-old son, said his brother Huang Kaiwei (transliteration).

The late DJ lived with his parents, his son, and a domestic helper in a flat in Bukit Batok.

Having divorced eight years ago, he had been raising his son alone since the child was two years old.

"My mother just left us in July this year due to breast cancer," Huang Kaiwei said. "I never expected that just over 100 days later, my younger brother would also suddenly be gone."

Unexpected

Huang Kaiwei recounted the day of his brother's passing to Shin Min.

He recalled that his nephew had came home from school to find his father lying on the ground.

He tried to wake his father up, but after his attempts failed, he called his uncle for help.

At the time, Huang Kaiwei was at work and could not leave immediately, and thus called his cousin to go check on him.

But his brother had already passed away.

The cause of death, according to doctors, was a stroke.

He added that though his brother had high blood pressure, he never spoke of any other ailments in his daily life.

"He worked about three to four days a week, going to nightclubs to deejay when hired."

This lifestyle involved busy weekends, late hours, and frequent drinking, which Huang Kaiwei speculated might have had an impact on his health:

"My mother had always lived with my younger brother and doted on him. They had a deep bond.

But that's life – no one can predict the future."

Chased his dreams

Huang Kaien became a DJ two years ago, his brother said.

It was always his dream.

Before, he had been helping out with the family business, working as a public relations manager at a logistics and transportation company for nearly 10 years.

But he then started pursuing his dream of making deejaying his career, signing up for classes and buying equipment to practise at home.

It took him two years of practice before he mustered up the courage to do it full-time.

Loved and cherished

Huang Kaiwei told Shin Min that his brother was cheerful and optimistic, which was evident by who attended his wake.

Nearly a hundred friends attended the memorial service.

"I didn't know he had so many friends, but now I could see that he had friends from all age groups and races, which showed that he was really welcomed by everyone," he said.

He also recalled how his brother, despite being a single father, tried his best to find time to be with his son: "Every day, after school, he would bring him to have a meal. They'd go prawning or go to buffets and so on."

His son will be cared for by relatives.

An 81-year-old female driver allegedly crashed her vehicle into a bollard at a bus stop in Katong.

She and a 42-year-old passenger were injured.

The incident occurred on Nov. 6 at about 3pm along Amber Road, heading toward Haig Road.

In photos circulating online, the vehicle had mounted the pavement at the bus stop.

The car's bonnet hit the bollard, which absorbed the impact.

In response to media queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the car was believed to have skidded.

An 81-year-old woman driver and her 42-year-old passenger were conveyed conscious to hospital.

The driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.

Indonesia has declared the adoption of 18 Indonesian children in Singapore illegal, saying the arrangements did not comply with its adoption laws.

The country's Ministry of Social Affairs said the children were linked to a trafficking syndicate uncovered by West Java police in 2025, according to Antara on Nov. 5.

Some of the children have since obtained Singapore citizenship, while adoption proceedings involving eight others are still ongoing.

Adoption procedures did not meet Indonesian requirements

Kahono Agung Suhartoyo, director of child social rehabilitation at Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs, said Singapore authorities had sought clarification on the eight pending adoption cases.

"We said the adoptions were illegal because they did not meet Indonesia's requirements," he told Antara.

Under Indonesian law, international adoptions must go through the Child Adoption Advisory Team, which includes representatives from government agencies such as the police, foreign affairs and social affairs ministries, and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI).

Prospective adoptive parents must also meet several conditions, including having lived in Indonesia for at least two years, being no older than 55 and passing physical and psychological assessments.

Suhartoyo said Indonesia considered the adoption procedures legally flawed because the children's transfer involved a human trafficking syndicate.

He cited a court ruling in Bandung involving the syndicate.

Indonesia considering bringing children back

Indonesian authorities are discussing possible solutions with Singapore through the Indonesian Embassy, including the option of bringing the children back to Indonesia.

Suhartoyo said discussions were taking place through the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore.

The Social Affairs Ministry was also prepared to provide protection and rehabilitation services if the children returned to Indonesia.

According to Antara, information obtained by KPAI indicated that the children came from families in West Java.

However, their identity documents had allegedly been falsified to show that they were from West Kalimantan.

Suhartoyo said the ministry was working to identify the children's biological parents before determining how they could be reunited with their families.

S'pore authorities working with Indonesia

In a joint statement on Jan. 9, Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said they were working with Indonesian authorities to review allegations of babies being trafficked into Singapore for adoption.

The ministries also said the ongoing investigations had delayed the processing of some citizenship applications for the children.

MSF and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) had been engaging affected adoptive parents to explain the situation.

The authorities said they were working to resolve the cases as quickly as possible while safeguarding the children's welfare and interests.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. has conducted military strikes on Iran.

This comes after Iranian media reported that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, Reuters reported.

The island lies off the Strait of Hormuz, and it is reportedly a vital area for oil and gas.

“Minor strikes”

Trump said on Nov. 6 that the U.S. had carried out “minor strikes” against Iranian air defence systems, Al Jazeera and CNBC reported.

“They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device, and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five,” Trump said.

He reportedly did not confirm whether he was referring to the strikes on Qeshm Island.

Iranian state media also reported that Iran’s air defence measures intercepted and destroyed an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the island.

No official information was available on possible damage.

Prior to this, an American official confirmed that the U.S. had also struck the island on Nov. 2 as part of a “defensive measure”.

Talks

Trump also told reporters that his administration is “dealing” with Iranian representatives.

“They (Iran) have 300 per cent inflation. Their navy’s gone. Their airport, everything’s gone, and they want to make a deal,” Trump said.

In an International Monetary Fund report, Iran’s consumer prices were projected to increase by an average of 78.6 per cent in 2026.

Trump also said that “we have nobody getting hurt, nobody getting killed” when asked if he wanted to make a deal with Iran “really soon”.

“You know, this is a war that we may have been there for seven months, but we probably fought for three or four weeks, really fought,” he said.

A public transport commuter was seen behaving in an aggressive manner by shaking his fist and threatening to punch a bus driver.

This was after the bus driver apparently did not immediately open the door for the commuter to board.

Footage of the incident, which occurred on Nov. 4 on bus service 136 along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, was shared to the Instagram page sgfollowsall.

It showed the man confronting the bus driver who was driving.

Many online commenters responded to the video by criticising the man for his actions and for potentially endangering the other passengers on the bus.

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What happened beforehand?

In response to media queries, bus operator Go Ahead said it was aware of the incident.

Based on preliminary investigations, it found that the male passenger had been waiting at a bus stop and gestured to the driver to move the bus forward.

The driver signalled for the man to wait as the bus was preparing to enter the bus stop area.

The company added that as there was a concrete barrier at the bus stop, the bus did not open its doors for the passengers for safety reasons.

It noted that the male passenger became agitated after boarding the bus and continued to verbally abuse the bus driver despite his explanations.

The incident lasted about two minutes and ended only after the man moved to the back of the bus.

Go Ahead added that it stands behind its driver and that any form of verbal abuse is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

The incident is still under investigation, with CCTV footage being reviewed.

A 54-year-old Thai father was arrested after allegedly firing two shots into the air while arguing with a teacher over his child’s ability to perform basic addition.

No injuries or property damage were reported.

The incident occurred at a school in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, at about 3:20pm on Nov. 2, Khaosod English and Bangkok Post reported.

This apparently happened before the students were due to leave school for the day.

Addition

The man, identified as Manachai Chanthasom, is reportedly a parent of a student at the school.

According to local authorities, Chanthasom arrived at the school to pick up his child.

Preliminary investigations revealed that he then allegedly argued with a teacher over his child’s ability to perform or interpret basic addition.

He was also apparently intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Chanthasom reportedly became angry and fired two shots in the air with a .38-calibre revolver on school grounds.

Flee

Chanthasom then allegedly fled the premises in a pickup truck and drove to a public area in the village.

Local police subsequently followed and arrested him.

The firearm was also seized.

Chanthasom was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in a public place without reasonable cause, and drink-driving.