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UK Joins US in Yemen Airstrikes Targeting Houthis
London described the site targeted as ‘a cluster of buildings, used by the terrorists to manufacture drones.’
Treasury Sanctions Vessels Supplying Oil Derivatives to Houthis
In addition to the newly sanctioned entities, the Treasury cited previously designated vessels that continue to operate in support of Houthi activities.
US Military Says Strikes Against Houthis Have Hit More Than 800 Targets
The strikes started in March.
Gaza Aid Blockade Contested at Int'l Court of Justice
Dozens of nations are set to present arguments as the case begins, but the court will likely take months to issue its ruling.
Houthis Claim US Airstrike Killed 68 Africans at Migrant Detention Center
U.S. aircraft have been hitting targets across Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over the past six weeks to end attacks on a critical sea lane.
Trump Wants US Ships to Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals for Free
‘Those Canals would not exist without the United States of America,’ the president said.
At Least 40 Dead, More Than 700 Injured in Iranian Port Explosion
The incident occurred as Iran holds its third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman.
Epoch Times Journalists Win Top Awards for Work on Religion
The ultimate criterion for the awards was ‘brilliance in communication about faith and religion with fairness and professionalism, honesty and respect.’
Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile That Targeted Its Airbase
The Israeli military says that it intercepted the missile early on April 26 before it crossed into Israeli territory.
US and Iran Conclude 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks, Schedule 4th
The third round of talks aimed at curbing Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon included technical discussions about what such a plan would look like.
Iranian Port Explosion Kills 5, Injures More Than 700
Chinese chemicals intended to provide fuel for Iran’s ballistic missile program are suspected to be the cause of the explosion at the Shahid Rajaei port.
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood for Allegedly Plotting to Destabilize Country
Long viewed as a U.S. ally, Jordan currently hosts more than 3,500 U.S. troops and a string of U.S. military bases.
Rubio Says Iran Can Have a Civilian Nuclear Program but Must Give Up Uranium Enrichment
Trump hopes to avoid war with Iran, the secretary of state said, but is determined to prevent Tehran from getting nuclear weapons.
Palestinian Authority President Calls on Hamas to Lay Down Arms
Mahmoud Abbas was speaking at a Palestinian Authority leadership council when he urged the terrorist group to eschew violence and become a political party.
Anti-Semitism Reported at Record Highs in US
An annual report by the Anti-Defamation League shows a sharp upsurge in incidents making reference to Israel or Zionism.
US Sanctions Iranian Energy Tycoon Over Nuclear, Terror Financing
The aim is to choke off revenue streams backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its network of terror proxies, according to the Treasury Department.
Israel Revokes Visas of 27 French Politicians and Officials
The group was set to land in Israel on April 20. Most of them are members of the Ecologist or Communist party.
12 Killed in US Strike on Yemen’s Capital, Houthi-Run Ministry Says
The Houthis currently control an area of Yemen covering about 80 percent of the country’s population of 32 million.
Israeli Military Says Its Troops Opened Fire at Rescue Vehicles in March After Identifying Them as Hamas Vehicles
Fifteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in three separate incidents in Rafah on March 23. The United Nations said they were medics and rescue staff.
