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82 Houthi military targets destroyed as coalition vows attacks on civilians ‘will not go unpunished’

The Saudi-led coalition has destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen in retaliation for recent attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, resulting in civilian casualties. This operation includes targeting ballistic missile facilities and command centers, amidst an escalation of conflict that has led to significant humanitarian impacts and raised concerns over threats to regional security and vital trade routes.

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Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza

Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza Three years of genocide have left Palestinians in Gaza reflecting on lives transformed by displacement, loss and destruction. For those displaced from Beit Hanoun, the years have meant homes destroyed, children unable to attend school, families separated and loved ones killed. At least 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, have been killed since 7 October 2023, according to the Palestinian…

Middle East Eye

Politics

Yemeni government forces say 1,860 Houthi fighters ‘neutralised’

Yemeni government forces say 1,860 Houthi fighters ‘neutralised’ Yemen’s government forces say they have “neutralised” 1,860 Houthi fighters in 2,103 “precise targeting operations” against Houthi military positions in the “Dawn of Yemen” operation. In a post on X, the military spokesperson said the strikes targeted Houthi movements, fortifications, supply lines and military positions.

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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across Yemen

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across Yemen Saudi-led coalition's spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said 82 targets were destroyed in a “comprehensive operation” across Saada, Hodeidah, al-Jawf and Marib. In a statement posted on X, he said the targets included 11 mountain-based ballistic missile storage sites in Saada, as well as command and control centres, communications systems, missile and weapons depots, and a gathering site. https://t.co/O24LL…

Middle East Eye

Health

UN Health Agency Wants More Details from Russia on Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO director of Epidemic and Pandemic Management, said the UN health agency doesn’t know what the “causative agent” was behind the woman’s Oct. 2 death, which unconfirmed reports in Russia blamed on pneumonic plague — a less common but severe form of plague that can spread from person to person.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

Politics

Taiz: The Chokepoint That Will Starve Aden

By: Marcus Sinclair The "Yemen Dawn" operation launched on 4 October is a tactical decoy. It is a smoke screen for a strategic collapse. The government forces announced their offensive to liberate Houthi-held zones. The...

Doha Press

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UN Peacekeeping Force Says Shots Fired at Post on Lebanon-Israel Border

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said one of its posts was targeted on Wednesday near the border with Israel by small-arms fire, but there were no casualties. "This morning, several rounds of small arms fire impacted a UNIFIL position near Kfar Shouba along the Blue Line in Sector East," the UN force said in a statement, referring to the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel. The blue helmets described the shooting as "unacceptable".

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Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation

Jordan's chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Majdi Mohammad Al-Harasis, met with US Army Central's Lt. Gen. Kevin Leahy to enhance military cooperation between the Jordanian and US forces. They emphasized Jordan's crucial role in regional security, especially in light of recent threats, including attacks on US military bases in the country.

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Riyadh, Washington Discuss Maritime Cooperation and Boosting Security of Navigation

Riyadh and Washington discussed ways to boost maritime security and freedom of navigation in the region, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Defense on the X platform on Wednesday. This came during a meeting between Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Gharibi and commander of US Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw.

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Maduro, wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new charges related to the alleged torture of Americans in custody, with an announcement anticipated soon. Both are currently jailed in Brooklyn after being taken by US special forces and charged with narcoterrorism conspiracy, which they deny.

Arab News

Business

Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped to the lowest level in over two months, with only seven vessels passing through recently amid increased attacks on tankers, according to shipping data. Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week, now at 10.1 million barrels per day, while exports from the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea rose significantly, compensating for the reduced supply through Hormuz.

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Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped to the lowest level in over two months, with only seven vessels passing through recently amid increased attacks on tankers, according to shipping data. Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week, now at 10.1 million barrels per day, while exports from the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea rose significantly, compensating for the reduced supply through Hormuz.

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Houthis Attack Aden’s International Airport

Yemen's terrorist Houthi militia attacked Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday, the country's Transport Ministry said, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and legitimate government forces intensified. One missile landed near the runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land, the ministry said. The airport is the main international gateway for parts of Yemen outside Houthi control.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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Syria says it will not get involved in Yemen war

Syria says it will not get involved in Yemen war Syria’s information ministry has ruled out the possibility of Damascus getting involved in the Yemen war, saying “Syria’s policy in the region is focused on stability, peace and cooperation, not opening new fronts.” "Syria’s position is clear: we stand firmly with Saudi Arabia against threats to its security and stability," the ministry said in a post on X, adding that the country's priority is "rebuilding the country, strengthening its institu…

Middle East Eye

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Saudi Arabia: 3 Killed, 36 Injured in Attacks on Abha, Riyadh Airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that three people were killed and 36 injured in two separate attacks on its Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Tuesday and Wednesday. At the Abha airport, the blatant attack resulted in two fatalities, Moroccan and Algerian female residents, as well as 28 injuries ranging from minor to serious among Saudi citizens, a Bangladeshi resident, and a Filipino resident.

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