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US, allies warn Huthis as ship attacks rattle global commerce

By Shaun Tandon and Danny Kemp with Gregory Walton at the United Nations WASHINGTON, Jan 3, 2024 (AFP) - Twelve…

Bombs kill 103 at Iran memorial for slain general: state media

TEHRAN, Jan 3, 2024 (AFP) - At least 103 people were killed in Iran Wednesday as two bombs in quick…

Maersk extends suspension of Red Sea passage

COPENHAGEN, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Shipping giant Maersk said on Tuesday it would not resume passage through a key…

Huthi rebels fire on commercial ships in Red Sea: US military

DUBAI, Jan 3, 2024 (AFP) - Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels fired two missiles late Tuesday toward merchant ships travelling in…

Hamas says Israel strike in Lebanon kills its deputy chief

By Aya Iskandarani with Adel Zaanoun in Gaza Strip BEIRUT, Jan 3, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's war against Palestinian militants…

Israel’s top court strikes down key govt legal reform

By Michael BLUM JERUSALEM, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's top court ruled Monday against a key component of the…

Israel rings in New Year under barrage of rockets from Gaza

JERUSALEM, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Several rockets fired from the Gaza Strip targeted Tel Aviv and southern Israel as…

US strikes kill 10 Huthi rebels attacking ship in Red Sea

HODEIDA, Yemen, Dec 31, 2023 (AFP) - The US military said Sunday its Navy helicopters fired at Iran-backed Huthi rebel…

US approves ’emergency’ sale of munitions to Israel

WASHINGTON, Dec 29, 2023 (AFP) - The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $147.5 million sale of…

Israel bombs Gaza as oldest woman held hostage confirmed dead

By Adel Zaanoun with Anuj Chopra in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Dec 28, 2023 (AFP) - Israeli forces on…

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