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During a visit to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke out against the recent actions of Houthi rebels, stating their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea cannot go unpunished. He emphasized the significant rise in Houthi assaults over the past month, highlighting the risks these pose to innocent lives, the global economy, and regional stability. Sunak asserted …

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Gebreysus, recently announced that Gaza’s main medical facility, Shifa Hospital, has resumed partial operations. This development comes after the hospital’s closure following an Israeli military action in early November. On a social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Gebreysus shared that the WHO had supplied Shifa Hospital with 9,300 liters (2,460 gallons) …

The situation in the Middle East has escalated significantly, particularly after the US and UK launched strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. These strikes, intended to stop the Houthis’ prolonged attacks in the Red Sea, were followed by additional US strikes targeting a Houthi radar installation. These developments heighten the risk of a larger regional conflict, which neither the US …

Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured a groundbreaking third consecutive presidential win this Saturday, defying China’s warnings that their re-election would escalate conflicts. Vice President Lai Ching-te, who declared victory amid concessions from his main rivals, emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to democracy and its stance against authoritarianism. Lai, along with his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim, a recent envoy to the U.S., …

After issuing warnings, the United States and British forces have taken action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels for their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Here’s an overview of the weapons and military equipment used by the US and the UK: 1. Tomahawk Missiles: The US Navy’s Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) are cruise missiles capable of carrying a …

On Saturday, Russia announced that it successfully hit all its intended targets in a series of attacks on Ukrainian sites manufacturing ammunition and drones. In a regular update, the Russian defense ministry stated, “This morning the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation executed a coordinated strike on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities.” The ministry specified that the targets were facilities involved …

In the early hours of Saturday, the U.S. military launched an operation against a site in Yemen under Houthi control, identified as a threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea. This action came on the heels of joint U.S. and British airstrikes against Houthi rebels the previous day. Explosions were heard by journalists in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital. The …

Over 30 Palestinians, including young children, have tragically lost their lives in two separate Israeli airstrikes that occurred overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, according to official reports. These events have raised serious concerns about the dwindling supplies and fuel in hospitals already struggling under pressure. A distressing scene unfolded in a video from the Gaza City Civil Defense …