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Three Sailors Killed in Houthi Missile Attack on Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden
In a devastating attack, three crew members have been killed and several others injured after a Houthi missile struck the Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:30 GMT on Wednesday, marks the first fatalities among merchant sailors since the Iran-backed Houthi group began launching strikes against ships in waters off Yemen last year. 
In a devastating attack, three crew members have been killed and several others injured after a Houthi missile struck the Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:30 GMT on Wednesday, marks the first fatalities among merchant sailors since the Iran-backed Houthi group began launching strikes against ships in waters off Yemen last year. -
Ukraine's Drone Blitz Cripples Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Relentless Strikes Destroy Over 20% of Russia's Naval Power
Ukraine has unleashed a relentless onslaught of sea drone and missile attacks against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, sinking multiple warships and support vessels in recent months and severely undermining Moscow's naval power in the region. 
Ukraine has unleashed a relentless onslaught of sea drone and missile attacks against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, sinking multiple warships and support vessels in recent months and severely undermining Moscow's naval power in the region. -
Ukraine Deploys Explosive-Laden Drones to Target Russian Fleet
Ukraine announced it successfully targeted and sank a Russian patrol ship near the annexed region of Crimea, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea. The operation, conducted using high-tech sea drones, underscores Kyiv's determination to counter Russian maritime activities in the region, despite facing considerable challenges on land. 
Ukraine announced it successfully targeted and sank a Russian patrol ship near the annexed region of Crimea, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea. The operation, conducted using high-tech sea drones, underscores Kyiv's determination to counter Russian maritime activities in the region, despite facing considerable challenges on land. -
China Unleashes Water Cannons on Philippine Ships in South China Sea Standof
A Philippine supply convoy en route to a reef held by Manila encountered aggressive interference from the Chinese coast guard, culminating in a water cannon attack that forced one of the two supply boats to retreat due to damage and injuries among the crew. 
A Philippine supply convoy en route to a reef held by Manila encountered aggressive interference from the Chinese coast guard, culminating in a water cannon attack that forced one of the two supply boats to retreat due to damage and injuries among the crew. -
EU Ramps Up Arms Production in Historic Shift to War Economy Against Rising Threats
The European Union is set to propose measures aimed at enhancing its arms industry, a move sparked by the ongoing geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 
The European Union is set to propose measures aimed at enhancing its arms industry, a move sparked by the ongoing geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
France Sets Global Precedent by Embedding Abortion Rights in Constitution
France has become the first country to constitutionally guarantee a woman's right to abortion, marking a significant milestone in the global discourse on reproductive rights. 
France has become the first country to constitutionally guarantee a woman's right to abortion, marking a significant milestone in the global discourse on reproductive rights. -
Haiti's Descent into Chaos: Gangs Challenge Government, Civil Unrest Reaches Breaking Point
In the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a palpable shift in power dynamics has unfolded, with ruthless gangs inciting fear and chaos among the populace. These criminal factions, now controlling an estimated 80% of the capital, are not only engaged in territorial wars but are also leveraging social media to disseminate horrifying footage of their torturous acts 
In the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a palpable shift in power dynamics has unfolded, with ruthless gangs inciting fear and chaos among the populace. These criminal factions, now controlling an estimated 80% of the capital, are not only engaged in territorial wars but are also leveraging social media to disseminate horrifying footage of their torturous acts -
North Korea's Pause in Artillery Shipments to Russia Raises Strategic Concerns
Recent intelligence and satellite imagery analysis have indicated a notable cessation in the flow of artillery shells from North Korea to Russia, a move that has raised eyebrows among international observers and potentially alters the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 
Recent intelligence and satellite imagery analysis have indicated a notable cessation in the flow of artillery shells from North Korea to Russia, a move that has raised eyebrows among international observers and potentially alters the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
German Defense Minister Accuses Russia of Information Warfare with Leaked Audio
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has labeled the recent leak of a private conversation among senior German military officials by Russian state media as an act of "information war" by Russia against the West. 
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has labeled the recent leak of a private conversation among senior German military officials by Russian state media as an act of "information war" by Russia against the West. -
U.S. Leads Emergency Airdrop Mission to Alleviate Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis
The first airdrop, which took place on Saturday, involved U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo planes delivering 38,000 meals. 
The first airdrop, which took place on Saturday, involved U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo planes delivering 38,000 meals.
