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US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say– www.investing.com

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US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say– www.investing.com
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The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi leaders, and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported more than 10 strikes on various locations, including the Al-Safra district of Saada. The area houses weapons storage and training sites, and is considered one of the group’s most important and heavily fortified military strongholds, according to Yemeni sources.

The strikes, launched on Saturday over the Houthis’ attacks against Red Sea shipping, are the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in January.

The Iran-aligned Houthis have carried out over 100 attacks on shipping after Israel’s war with Hamas began in late 2023, saying they were acting in solidarity with Gaza’s Palestinians. The attacks have disrupted global commerce and set the U.S. military off on a costly campaign to intercept missiles.

UN Security Council discusses Israeli attack in Gaza – NHK WORLD

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UN Security Council discusses Israeli attack in Gaza – NHK WORLD
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Members of the United Nations Security Council discussed the airstrikes that Israel carried out in Gaza on Tuesday. Many called for the ceasefire to be reestablished. However, the United States pushed back on the idea.

Health authorities in Gaza say the attacks killed at least 404 people. The Palestinian Permanent Observer to the UN, Riyad Mansour, said, “Palestinians are being killed indiscriminately, are being denied humanitarian aid indiscriminately, are being maimed and detained indiscriminately.”

Envoys from the UK, France and Russia joined Mansour in urging an immediate end to the fighting.

But the acting US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, blamed the attacks on Hamas. She said, “It is well known that Hamas continues to use civilian infrastructure as launching pads, and the United States condemns this practice, as should others.”

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes – MSN

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US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes – MSN
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 The U.S. mission told China and Canada it was ready to confer with its officials in Geneva after those two countries filed trade disputes in response to new tariffs, World Trade Organization documents showed on Tuesday.

Canada requested consultations – the first step in a WTO trade dispute – earlier this month in response to “unjustified tariffs” imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries – WRAL News

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Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries – WRAL News
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In a letter seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday, Mali’s foreign ministry addressed its French counterpart, saying: “The government has decided to withdraw Mali from the Organization Internationale de la Francophonie,” while accusing it of “selective application of sanctions” and “contempt for Mali’s sovereignty.”

Polish right takes hard line on Ukraine ahead of presidential vote – MSN

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Polish right takes hard line on Ukraine ahead of presidential vote – MSN
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With the Polish presidential elections just two months away, two of the country’s leading right-wing candidates have become increasingly antagonistic toward Ukraine and its leadership.

Kyiv can ill afford another hostile head of state among its key partners, as U.S. PresidentDonald Trump’s foreign policy shift has already thrown the pro-Ukraine coalition into disarray.

Donald Trump Says He “Doesn’t Care” If Liberal Party Wins Canada Elections– www.ndtv.com

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Donald Trump Says He “Doesn’t Care” If Liberal Party Wins Canada Elections– www.ndtv.com
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wouldn’t mind if the Liberal Party won the upcoming Canadian election, saying: “I’d rather deal with a liberal than a conservative.”

Trump has taken a tough stance toward Canada, imposing tariffs on Canadian imports and repeatedly threatening to make it the 51st US state.

During an interview on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” host Laura Ingraham pointed out that Trump’s treatment of Canada could propel the ruling Liberals to win the next election and lead a government that’s hostile to the U.S.

“I don’t care,” Trump responded. “I think it’s easier to deal, actually, with a liberal and maybe they’re going to win, but I don’t really care. It doesn’t matter to me at all.”

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, urges UN to take action – Al Arabiya English

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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, urges UN to take action – Al Arabiya English
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Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on Syrian territory, calling it a “flagrant violation of international law” and urging the United Nations Security Council to take action, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom denounced the attacks, saying they were part of repeated Israeli violations that threaten regional security and stability.

According to SPA, Riyadh called for an international response to prevent further escalation and ensure accountability.

Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests – Catholic News Agency

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Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests – Catholic News Agency
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The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his “co-president” and wife, Rosario Murillo, in Nicaragua continues to persecute the Catholic Church and other Christian communities. The regime is now keeping Catholic priests under surveillance, checking their cellphones, and demanding weekly reports on their activities in addition to restricting their freedom of movement.

The Nicaraguan newspaper Mosaico CSI reported that “for the priests who remain in Nicaragua, homilies must be entirely theological. They cannot speak on topics related to the Church’s social doctrine or social criticism.”

‘ISIS is coming back’: The detention camps packed with children radicalised by terror group | World News– news.sky.com

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‘ISIS is coming back’: The detention camps packed with children radicalised by terror group | World News– news.sky.com
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… The dramatic agreement between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syria’s interim president is being viewed as a breakthrough for relations between the Kurdish minority in the northeast and the new Islamist authorities.

But the questions over what happens to the ISIS prisoners and their families remains. ISIS is exploiting the power vacuum to regroup and grow.

The SDF commander warns: “We need help to control ISIS from the international coalition. We cannot do this on our own.”

Alex Crawford reports from northeast Syria with cameraman Jake Britton, senior specialist producer Chris Cunningham and producers Fahad Fattah and Fazel Hawramy.

Brit spyplane buzzes Russian convoy packed with weapons stalking in Channel as UK to draw up Ukraine ‘peacekeeper’ plan– www.thesun.co.uk

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Brit spyplane buzzes Russian convoy packed with weapons stalking in Channel as UK to draw up Ukraine ‘peacekeeper’ plan– www.thesun.co.uk
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A ROYAL Air Force spy plane roared over a Russian warship in a dramatic Channel showdown – as Europe’s top generals “swoop into  London” to discuss putting troops in Ukraine.

The Poseidon P-8A patrol plane buzzed the destroyer Severomorsk as it led a Russian convoy retreating past the cliffs of Dover.

U.S. could block Canadian attempts to buy new fighter jets to replace F-35s, warn analysts – Ottawa Citizen

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U.S. could block Canadian attempts to buy new fighter jets to replace F-35s, warn analysts – Ottawa Citizen
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As Canada looks to potentially find another fighter jet to replace the American F-35, it could run into problems with the U.S. vetoing any of its new choices, defence analysts warn.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered a review of the country’s F-35 purchase in the wake of an increasingly hostile United States and threats by President Donald Trump to damage Canada’s economy.

Concerns mount over Cook Islands’ ‘national security’ amid China’s influence – RNZ

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Concerns mount over Cook Islands’ ‘national security’ amid China’s influence – RNZ
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Concerns over China’s growing influence in the Pacific, including in the Cook Islands following recent agreements between the two countries, have prompted calls from the Opposition for greater transparency and assurances regarding national security.

The concerns of Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne follow warnings from New Zealand’s intelligence chief about China’s growing influence in the Pacific.

According to Reuters, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (SIS) director-general Andrew Hampton, in a speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs in Wellington earlier this month, said China’s strategy of blending economic and security cooperation in the Pacific could lead to foreign interference and espionage threats.

Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal– www.euronews.com

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Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal– www.euronews.com
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Baku is expanding its energy strategy beyond Central Asia by solidifying its presence in Israel.

Azerbaijan is set to increase its involvement in Israel’s energy sector, following a visit by Azerbaijani officials to Jerusalem.

A delegation led by Mikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan’s minister of the economy, recently held talks in Israel to finalise a key gas exploration deal.

The Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) was awarded exploration rights by Israel in 2023. However, progress in the exploration of natural gas off the Israeli coast has been delayed by the war in Gaza, which began in October 2023.

Australia’s ‘biggest defence export’ was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump – ABC News

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Australia’s ‘biggest defence export’ was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump – ABC News
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For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia’s world-leading radar technology JORN to the United States, but after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.

Overnight, new Canadian leader Mark Carney spoke to his counterpart, Anthony Albanese, then flew to his country’s Arctic territory of Nunavut to announce a $6.5 billion high-tech Australian military purchase.

“Today, I’m announcing that our government will be working with our long-standing defence and security partner Australia to build a new, long-range, over-the-horizon military radar system,” he said.

“[It] will enable Canada to detect and respond to both air and maritime threats over our Arctic both faster and from further away. It will most fundamentally keep all Canadians safe.”