Good morning. It's 9AM, Wednesday, 11th December. The headlines: #Israel has conducted 480 air strikes in Syria within two days. South Korean authorities have searched the president's office. President #Trump pledges to expedite permits for significant investments. The use of #AI in business software is on the rise. The Arctic tundra has become a source of carbon emissions. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirms robust defence relations with #Japan. #BBC #News