In an unprecedented late-night announcement, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law—the first since the nation's democratization in 1987—amid his potential impeachment by the opposition-controlled Parliament. Accusing the opposition of pro-North Korean and "anti-state" activities, Yoon deployed military forces to seal off the National Assembly, imposing restrictions on political activities, media, and public gatherings. The declaration sparked nationwide protests, and opposition lawmakers swiftly annulled the move, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik deeming martial law "invalid." Military forces withdrew shortly after. Criticism mounted, including from Yoon’s own party leader, Han Dong-hoon, and international allies like the U.S., over what many saw as authoritarian overreach. Under mounting pressure, Yoon announced plans to lift martial law, pending a Cabinet meeting. The episode revealed deep political divisions, recalling South Korea’s tumultuous history of mass protests and impeachments, and posed a critical test of the nation's democratic resilience.

A gunman armed with an automatic weapon injured three police officers in a shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman. The attacker, identified as a criminal with a history of drug trafficking, was killed after an hour-long pursuit. Jordan’s Communications Minister Mohamed Momani labeled the act as terrorism, emphasizing a strict stance on threats to national security. The Rabiah neighborhood, a hotspot for anti-Israel demonstrations, was the site of the incident. Tensions remain high as Jordan faces pressure from the ongoing conflicts with Gaza-based Hamas and Lebanese Hizballah. Many Jordanians, of Palestinian descent, voice opposition to the peace treaty with Israel.

Local authorities discovered the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in his vehicle in Al-Ain, near the Oman border, approximately 90 minutes drive from Dubai. The Emirati Interior Ministry announced the arrest of three suspects connected to the murder on the same night. While the ministry withheld further details, Israeli media reported the suspects were Uzbek nationals.

On November 23, the Israeli government reported that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, an Israeli-Moldovan dual citizen and Chabad envoy, has been missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since November 20. The Mossad intelligence agency suspects terrorism and is collaborating with UAE police and local intelligence agencies to investigate the case. According to Israeli media citing official sources, Kogan was likely under surveillance by a cell of Uzbek nationals acting on behalf of Iran before his disappearance, raising fears that he may have been murdered shortly thereafter. This incident underscores heightened risks for Israeli and Jewish visitors to the UAE. Since normalizing relations with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords, the UAE has seen a growing Jewish community and an influx of Israeli tourists. However, regional tensions, particularly involving Iranian-backed proxy groups, have intensified security concerns for Israeli nationals abroad. Israeli authorities have previously issued travel warnings for the UAE, urging travelers to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.

A man detonated an explosive device outside Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasilia after attempting to enter the building. The blasts occurred shortly after Supreme Court justices and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had left the area. Two explosions took place near the Plaza of the Three Powers, which houses key government buildings. The first explosion, in a parking lot, damaged the man’s vehicle, while the second occurred near the court, where his body was found. Officials suspect he acted alone, though investigations are ongoing. The incident heightened security concerns ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bomb squads were deployed to assess further risks. The site holds historical significance, having been targeted during the January 2023 riots by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

During the evening hours a 62-year-old man in Zhuhai, rammed his car into a crowd at a sports complex, killing 35 people and wounded 43 others, some severely. Authorities reported that the man was struggling with the financial terms of his divorce settlement. Police detained him shortly after the attack, finding him wounded, likely from self-inflicted injuries. The sports complex, popular with residents for exercise, became a tragic scene as videos circulated outside China’s censorship firewall, showing people lying on the track, with emergency personnel providing aid. This incident follows a string of public attacks across China in recent months, including a knife attack at a Beijing school in October, another in a Shanghai supermarket in September, and one at a Yunnan hospital in May. In each case, the attackers reportedly had personal grievances. Chinese authorities closely monitored information surrounding the attack, with few details available on the country’s heavily censored social media.