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Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz
Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz Yemen’s Houthis said they downed a Saudi drone while it was carrying out what they described as "hostile missions" over Taiz. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the drone was, a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci armed reconnaissance drone, was brought down using an "appropriate weapon".
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Israeli army attacks outskirts of village in Syria’s Quneitra province
Israeli army attacks outskirts of village in Syria’s Quneitra province Israeli troops late on Wednesday shelled the outskirts of a village in Syria’s southern Quneitra province, the SANA news agency reported. Two artillery rounds landed in agricultural areas surrounding the al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya village. No injuries were reported.
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Iran says it 'clearly and firmly' set conditions to end war
Iran says it 'clearly and firmly' set conditions to end war The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that Tehran has "clearly and firmly" set out conditions for ending the war, adding that it will respond to US proposals through mediators. "Our considerations and conditions for ending the imposed war on all fronts and restoring security to the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz have been clearly and firmly set out," Esmaeil Baghaei said. "The necessary response to the other si…
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'No one listens to us': France's mass student protests expose social and racial inequality
Students from disadvantaged suburbs demand better conditions and equal opportunities in a system that has neglected their communities
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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…
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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…
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GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) secretaryeneral Jassim Mohammed al-Budaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha and King Khalid airports, describing them as “systematic crimes” targeting civilians.
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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…
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At least three killed and dozens injured as Houthis strike Saudi airports
Strikes underscore the kingdom's air defence vulnerabilities as Pakistan and Turkey prepare to send more troops and equipment
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Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks Saudi authorities said on Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital, Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-aligned Houthis took responsibility earlier for a flurry of attacks that included firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, as the conflict deepens with Saudi A…
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Opinion: Why Hamas believed the status quo was more dangerous than its 7 October gamble
Opinion: Why Hamas believed the status quo was more dangerous than its 7 October gamble The events of 7 October cannot be understood outside the long history of Palestinian dispossession, occupation, siege and struggle. They cannot be examined seriously by beginning with the premise that Palestinians must justify their right to resist a system that has dispossessed them for generations. That right is not in question. What is open to question is why Hamas chose this particular course of action…
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Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say
Syria is carefully considering providing military assistance to key ally Saudi Arabia amid an escalating war against the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, a US official and a Syrian military official briefed on the matter said.
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US approves over $2bn in weapons sales to Egypt, Kuwait and UAE
Egypt approved the purchase of Javelin anti-tank missiles while Kuwait purchases repair services for Patriot batteries, and UAE eyes laser-guided missile kits
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France to release 10m barrels of diesel from stocks
France to release 10m barrels of diesel from stocks France will release 10m barrels of diesel from its strategic stocks, Franceinfo radio reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will formally announce the release during a national address scheduled for Wednesday evening.
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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war
Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest level last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers. Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity, including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have persisted in the…