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Shipping Industry Calls for Urgent Action in Red Sea as Houthi Attacks Escalate
The shipping industry has issued an urgent call for action in the Red Sea following the sinking of a second vessel by Yemen's Houthi militants. Leading industry groups emphasized the need for immediate measures to protect merchant shipping from escalating attacks. 
The shipping industry has issued an urgent call for action in the Red Sea following the sinking of a second vessel by Yemen's Houthi militants. Leading industry groups emphasized the need for immediate measures to protect merchant shipping from escalating attacks. -
Putin and Kim Sign Strategic Pact, Vowing Mutual Defense Amid US Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have announced a comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging mutual support in case of external aggression. This "breakthrough" agreement marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, as both leaders seek to counter what they describe as hostile US policies. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have announced a comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging mutual support in case of external aggression. This "breakthrough" agreement marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, as both leaders seek to counter what they describe as hostile US policies. -
U.S. Suspends Avocado and Mango Inspections in Mexico After Attack on Inspectors
In a move that could disrupt a $2.4 billion industry, the United States has temporarily halted safety inspections of avocados and mangoes in Mexico following an attack on two U.S. agricultural officials. 
In a move that could disrupt a $2.4 billion industry, the United States has temporarily halted safety inspections of avocados and mangoes in Mexico following an attack on two U.S. agricultural officials. -
Putin Vows Support to North Korea Against U.S. Sanctions in Historic Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin, heading to North Korea for the first time in 24 years, has vowed to deepen cooperation with Pyongyang to counter U.S.-led sanctions and support each other's confrontations with Washington. This visit marks a significant step in the strengthening alliance between the two nations amidst rising geopolitical tensions. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin, heading to North Korea for the first time in 24 years, has vowed to deepen cooperation with Pyongyang to counter U.S.-led sanctions and support each other's confrontations with Washington. This visit marks a significant step in the strengthening alliance between the two nations amidst rising geopolitical tensions. -
Putin's Visit to North Korea Signals Deepening Anti-Western Alliances
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday, marking a significant development in the burgeoning partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit, announced by the Kremlin, underscores Russia's intent to bolster ties with the reclusive, nuclear-armed state amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday, marking a significant development in the burgeoning partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit, announced by the Kremlin, underscores Russia's intent to bolster ties with the reclusive, nuclear-armed state amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
Netanyahu Dissolves Israeli War Cabinet Amid Political Turmoil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the war cabinet that was overseeing the conflict in Gaza, a move seen as consolidating his control over military and strategic decisions. This development comes amid internal political strife and mounting public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the war cabinet that was overseeing the conflict in Gaza, a move seen as consolidating his control over military and strategic decisions. This development comes amid internal political strife and mounting public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. -
Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed in Rafah Explosion Amid Intensified Conflict
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a devastating explosion in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, early Saturday morning. This marks the deadliest day for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza in over six months, highlighting the escalating conflict and the severe risks faced by the military. 
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a devastating explosion in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, early Saturday morning. This marks the deadliest day for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza in over six months, highlighting the escalating conflict and the severe risks faced by the military. -
World Leaders Convene for Ukraine Peace Summit Without Russia and China
A significant peace summit is underway in Switzerland, bringing together representatives from over 100 countries and organizations to discuss a path toward resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Notably absent from the gathering are delegations from Moscow and Beijing, highlighting the complexities and challenges ahead. 
A significant peace summit is underway in Switzerland, bringing together representatives from over 100 countries and organizations to discuss a path toward resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Notably absent from the gathering are delegations from Moscow and Beijing, highlighting the complexities and challenges ahead. -
US Military Targets Houthi Radar Sites in Yemen Amid Escalating Maritime Threats
The United States military has targeted radar sites operated by Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. This action comes as the Houthis have intensified their assaults, ostensibly in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, though their targets frequently include vessels and sailors unaffiliated with the war. 
The United States military has targeted radar sites operated by Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. This action comes as the Houthis have intensified their assaults, ostensibly in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, though their targets frequently include vessels and sailors unaffiliated with the war. -
Putin Issues New Terms for Ending War, But Ukraine Rejects Them
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new set of demands to end the war in Ukraine, calling for Kyiv to cede significant territories, withdraw troops deeper into its own country, and abandon its bid to join NATO. These conditions, which Putin articulated ahead of a major international peace conference in Switzerland, were swiftly dismissed by Ukrainian officials as untenable and disingenuous. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new set of demands to end the war in Ukraine, calling for Kyiv to cede significant territories, withdraw troops deeper into its own country, and abandon its bid to join NATO. These conditions, which Putin articulated ahead of a major international peace conference in Switzerland, were swiftly dismissed by Ukrainian officials as untenable and disingenuous.
