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US, UK coalition conduct multiple airstrikes in Yemen

US, UK coalition conduct multiple airstrikes in Yemen

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In its ongoing agression, the United States and the United Kingdom coalition conducted fresh airstrikes in Yemen. As per the media reports, the coalition hit various cities including Saada city and conducted multiple airstrikes in Hodeida's Al-Jabana area. Last month, the coalition targeted Sanaa and other provinces in a series of airstrikes. In response, the Ansarallah armed group, also known as the Houthi rebels, claimed to have targeted a US commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden. The group stated that this action was in support of the people of Gaza and part of their retaliation against Western aggression. The Ansarallah group is viewed as a threat to Western interests in the region and has been involved in the conflict due to its opposition to the US-backed Saudi-led milit...
30 handcuffed and blindfolded bodies found in besieged Gaza school

30 handcuffed and blindfolded bodies found in besieged Gaza school

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The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported on Wednesday the discovery of 30 martyrs' bodies, handcuffed and blindfolded, inside a school besieged by the Israeli occupation in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza. The club stated that the condition in which the bodies were found strongly suggests a field execution carried out by the occupation forces. The data on Gaza detainees facing executions is on the rise amid the ongoing aggression, with enforced disappearances persisting for 117 days after the initial aggression. Detainee testimonies upon release have increasingly detailed instances of torture, abuse, and humiliation, affecting women and children as well. The club emphasized that the occupation's insistence on enforced disappearance suggests a sinister motive, potentially paving the w...
‘Last surrounded by Israeli tanks’: Paramedics missing after brave rescue attempt for trapped child

‘Last surrounded by Israeli tanks’: Paramedics missing after brave rescue attempt for trapped child

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The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has sounded the alarm, expressing deep concern over the fate of the brave paramedics who embarked on a perilous mission to rescue 6-year-old Hind, trapped inside a vehicle in Gaza City. In a distressing turn of events, the PRCS has lost contact with the paramedics, leaving a shroud of uncertainty regarding the success of their vital rescue operation. Adding to the grim situation, an audio recording documented the harrowing moment when 15-year-old Layan Hamadeh, in communication with the PRCS team, was targeted by gunfire. Tragically, Layan lost her life in the line of duty, and little Hind remained ensnared in the vehicle, surrounded by the ominous presence of Israeli tanks and soldiers. Despite the valiant efforts of the PRCS ambulan...
Eight fishermen killed by Saudi led coalition in Yemen

Eight fishermen killed by Saudi led coalition in Yemen

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The Ministry of Fisheries in the caretaker government in Sanaa strongly condemned, the reprehensible act of killing of eight fishermen committed by international forces in the Red Sea against Yemeni fishermen. Local media reported that the incident follows a distressing pattern of aggression against the Yemeni people, with the latest being the deliberate gunfire resulting in the tragic death of eight fishermen from Al-Khawkha district in Hodeida province while they were engaged in their legitimate fishing activities in territorial waters. Expressing profound concern, the ministry explicitly pointed out the continued hostile practices by factions loyal to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in addition to the involvement of the US-led coalition in safeguarding Israeli ships. The use of force...
Saudi-led coalition kidnaps Yemeni journalist Omar Karaman from his home

Saudi-led coalition kidnaps Yemeni journalist Omar Karaman from his home

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In a disturbing turn of events, Yemen faces heightened security concerns as Yemen journalist, Omar Karaman, was forcibly abducted from his home in Al-Mukalla by an armed force affiliated with the Saudi-led coalition. The raid, which occurred on Tuesday, caused panic and terror for Karaman's wife, who recently gave birth, local media reported. Human rights sources link the abduction to Karaman's social media posts exposing questionable land acquisitions by Governor Mubarak bin Madi. Karaman's revelations on Facebook resulted in his abduction, people say. His abduction has sparked widespread anger in Hadramout, where people have been demanding his immediate release and an apology. The incident adds to escalating security concerns in Aden, where factions aligned with the Southe...
‘Stop genocidal acts, allow humanitarian aid in Gaza’ UN top court tells Israel

‘Stop genocidal acts, allow humanitarian aid in Gaza’ UN top court tells Israel

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On January 26, the U.N.'s top court ruled that Israel must take action to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and facilitate urgent humanitarian aid. The court urged Israel to refrain from potential genocidal acts during its military operation in Gaza but did not mandate a ceasefire. Israel was instructed to implement immediate measures to provide essential services and humanitarian assistance to address the challenging living conditions faced by Palestinians. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) clarified that it was not currently assessing whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and this process would unfold over several years. However, the court warned Israel to prevent acts falling under the UN Genocide Convention and to "prevent and punish" any incitement to genocide...
On camera: For the first time, Scientists capture plants ‘communicating’ with eachother

On camera: For the first time, Scientists capture plants ‘communicating’ with eachother

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In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of Japanese scientists, spearheaded by molecular biologist Masatsugu Toyota from Saitama University, has unveiled the remarkable phenomenon of plants engaging in real-time communication through airborne compounds. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which function akin to smells, were found to be an intricate language by which plants warn each other of nearby dangers. The research, a collaborative effort involving PhD student Yuri Aratani and postdoctoral researcher Takuya Uemura, yielded valuable insights into how undamaged plants respond to the chemical signals released by their distressed counterparts. Employing an innovative approach, the scientists connected an air pump to a container housing leaves and caterpillars, along with anoth...
‘Not pulling out of Syria’, says United States

‘Not pulling out of Syria’, says United States

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The US Department of Defense has firmly rejected recent media speculations suggesting a potential withdrawal of its forces from a portion of Syria, dismissing such reports as "erroneous." In response to inquiries from Russia’s RIA Novosti, a Pentagon spokesperson refuted claims made this week by both Foreign Policy magazine and Middle East news outlet Al-Monitor. According to Foreign Policy, there were purported "active internal discussions" among US government officials regarding the timing and method of withdrawing troops from Syria. Meanwhile, Al-Monitor reported on a Pentagon proposal advocating collaboration between its Kurdish allies in Syria and the Syrian government to counter the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. US officials have consistently defended the presence o...
Saudi Arabia set to open first alcohol store for ‘diplomats’: Report

Saudi Arabia set to open first alcohol store for ‘diplomats’: Report

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Saudi Arabia is set to inaugurate its inaugural alcohol establishment in Riyadh, exclusively catering to non-Muslim diplomats, as revealed by an insider and an official document on Wednesday. Prospective patrons will need to register through a mobile app, secure a clearance code from the foreign ministry, and adhere to monthly purchasing quotas, according to the provided document, Reuters reported. This development represents a significant stride in Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's initiatives to open the traditionally conservative Muslim nation to tourism and business, acknowledging that alcohol consumption is prohibited in Islam. The endeavor aligns with the broader Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to diversify the economy beyond reliance on oil. The forthcoming store w...
US-UK conduct strikes on several provinces in Yemen

US-UK conduct strikes on several provinces in Yemen

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In its ongoing strikes against Yemen, the US and British forces have carried multiple strikes in the middle eastern country. According to local media, the US-British aggression has carried multiple strikes in Yemen hits the provinces of Taiz, Bayda, Hajjah, and the capital Sanaa. The Pentagon said that, "These precision strikes are intended to disrupt and degrade the capabilities that the Houthis use to threaten global trade and the lives of innocent mariners. According to statements from United States officials, the recent military operation involved the deployment of warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, along with the engagement of fighter jets. The strikes, totaling between 25 and 30 munitions, were directed at multiple targets within each specified location, a...