"At approximately 1 am (Sanaa time) May 18, Iranian-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) into the Red Sea and struck M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek owned and operated oil tanker", CENTCOM said in a post on social media site X.
Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies as Hizbollah joins in
World calls for restraint as Palestinian death toll reaches 370 and Israeli casualties cross 600, prompting Netanyahu to warn of a "long and difficult" battle against Hamas.
Deadliest quake in decades kills over 2,000 in Morocco; rescue bid is on
Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco on Saturday that killed more than 2,000 people so far, the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Algeria and Israel along with several other countries offered condolences, support, and assistance. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized solidarity with Morocco and ordered critical relief...
Three Palestinians killed in violence at West Bank
NABLUS, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES - Three Palestinians were killed on Friday in the occupied West Bank, a day after the United Nations urged a "meaningful political process" to stem renewed violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli forces killed two Palestinian fighters when a firefight erupted during an Israeli raid on the northern...
Rebels seize military base, pose serious challenge to Putin’s rule
Rebel mercenaries have seized a crucial military base and are making their way north towards Moscow, presenting a serious security crisis and a significant challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership. Regular forces have initiated a counter-terrorist operation to halt their advance, while infighting and divisions among key military and...
Container ship blast rocks Dubai port, no casualty
An AFP correspondent at the scene said there was a helicopter circling overhead as smoke rose from the tightly secured facility Such events are a rarity in the ultra-secure Gulf emirate, one of seven that make up the wealthy United Arab Emirates A fire that broke out on a container...
