Fifteen Israeli soldiers are killed in clashes with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of IDF personnel killed to 153 since its ground invasion began.
The United Kingdom announces that it will deploy the patrol vessel HMS Trent off the coast of Guyana amid Guyana's dispute with Venezuela over the Essequibo region.
Police in Sri Lanka announce the arrests of 14,766 people during a week-long military-backed crackdown, leading to the seizure of nearly 440 kilograms (970 lb) of narcotics.