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Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen; rebels retaliate with missile launch
Suspicion for the attack on the Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas immediately fell on the Houthis, particularly as a security firm said it appeared bomb-carrying drone boats hit the ship after it was targeted by small arms and rocket-propelled...

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi-controlled ports
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Iran’s FM condemns US-Israeli aggression as violation of international law
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran, describing it as a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Speaking...

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Houthis launch missile at...
Suspicion for the attack on the Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas immediately fell on the Houthis, particularly as a security firm said bomb-carrying drone boats appeared to hit the ship after it was targeted by small arms and rocket-propelled...

“Madame De” to Begin Exporting Frozen Baked Goods to Israel
Georgian bread and pastry brand “Madame De” is set to begin exporting its frozen products to Israel this month. The company, operated by MBC Georgia, sees this as a major step toward expanding its international presence. Company director...

Israel strikes Houthi ports and power plant in Yemen
The Israeli air force struck three Houthi-controlled ports and one power plant in Yemen early Monday local time, the Israel Defense Forces announced.As part of a military operation dubbed “Black Flag,” IAF jets targeted the ports of Al Hudaydah,...

De-nuclearisation of Israel is critical
THE recent airstrikes by the United States targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan have reignited global concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. While analysts debate whether or not Iran’s programme has...

Israel says it hit ports, power plant in Yemen
Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking the country's first attack on Yemen in almost a month. The strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif ports, and Ras Qantib...

Israeli military strikes Houthi targets, including seized cargo ship
Israel says it has struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to repeated attacks by the Iran-aligned group on Israel. On Monday, the military said it attacked targets in the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, and the Ras Qantib power plant....

Israel attacks three Yemeni ports and power plant
Since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have fired at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade, in what it says are acts of solidarity with the Palestinians [GETTY] Israel has attacked three Yemeni...

Two Israelis' 50-hour hunger strike in cage seeks 50 hostages' release from Gaza
July 7 (UPI) -- A rabbi and another Israeli resident are enclosed in a cage without food or water in Jerusalem, vowing to remain inside for 50 hours to represent the number of hostages still held in Gaza. Rabbi Avidan Freedman, a 45-year-old...

Renewed clashes between Israel and Yemen’s rebels come amid talks over Gaza
It was the first major attack in the Red Sea since mid-April - ending a weeks-long pause in the Houthi rebels’ strikes against ships in the vital maritime corridor, as part of a push to pressure Israel over the war in Gaza, following the Hamas...

Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu sit down at White House as Gaza ceasefire deal looms: Live updates
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he stands with Texas after flood disaster Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent his support to Texas after its flood disaster. Ahead of his visit with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday...

Houthis strike back after Israeli attacks on Yemen ports
Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in almost a month. The strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif ports, and Ras Qantib power plant were...

'Israel' suffered $3bln in losses from Iran’s attack on refinery
Besides the financial toll, Iran’s strike on the Haifa refinery disrupted fuel supply in Israeli-occupied cities and intensified public unrest amid ongoing war fallout. Initial estimates by insurance firms and economic experts suggest that losses...
BRICS leaders call for energy market stability to ensure energy security
BRICS leaders called for energy market stability and criticized tariffs, sanctions and carbon border adjustment mechanisms in a joint statement released July 6. “We highlight the need to enhance energy security by ensuring energy market stability...

Parter Raises $5.5M to Launch AI Platform for Hardware Teams Navigating Supply Chain Risk Management and Tariffs
Bringing AI to the heart of hardware manufacturing, Parter helps engineering and supply chain teams design smarter, source better, and operate with confidence - even in crisis. [New York, USA, 7 July ] - Parter , the AI-powered company helping...

At Least Six Israeli Soldiers Killed in Major Resistance Ambush in Northern Gaza
Al-Qassam Brigades targeted a military vehicle in Gaza. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff At least six Israeli soldiers were killed and one remains missing after a major resistance ambush in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. At least six...

Temperatures in Israel expected to surpass 55°C
Israel is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for the impacts of climate change. A new report released Monday by the Israel Meteorological Service warns that extreme weather events—once considered rare—are becoming the new norm across the...

For the Gulf, business comes first—even after the Twelve Day War
Israel and Iran’s Twelve Day War saw Gulf states contemplating contingency plans, as they reckoned with the possibility of a conflict that could destroy their carefully built model of connectivity, tourism, and logistics. Gulf states have invested...