China, Russia, Iran naval drills challenge US domination of the seas
The naval exercise carried out by the three countries was noteworthy given the geostrategic importance of the Gulf of Oman and the increased cooperation between the countries at a time of growing threats from the United States
Yemeni forces attack US ship trying to cross Red Sea, Hezbollah retaliates Israeli strikes
The regional resistance to Israeli war in Gaza and US support to it has continued despite US attacks in various countries in the region including Yemen, Iraq and Syria
US and UK carry out dozens of airstrikes in Yemen
The US and UK have intensified strikes against Ansarallah in Yemen after having targeted resistance groups in Iraq and Syria. This is despite the US stating that it wants to avoid a regional escalation of Israel’s war on Gaza
Houthis enforce embargo on ships heading to or leaving Israel
The Houthi-led government in Yemen announced that it had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued on Saturday
- Death toll from floods in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 90, affecting more than 1 million people
- Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths
- Israel shuts down Al Jazeera operations in the country
- Universal Health Coverage: A failure of implementation or strategy?
- Glimmers of hope in Gaza ceasefire talks
