German frontrunner Friedrich Merz is confident of victory in Sunday’s election, vowing to lead in Europe and marginalize the far-right AfD. Migration and security are key campaign issues, with the AfD gaining support with its anti-immigration stance. Mainstream parties rule out working with the AfD, as coalition-building will be necessary to form a government in the aftermath of the election.
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Yemen’s Houthis declare “fourth phase” of naval blockade – Middle East Monitor
The Houthis in Yemen threatened to target any ships linked to companies that cooperate with Israeli ports, declaring this as part of their "fourth phase of the naval blockade" against Israel due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. This escalation follows over 100 attacks on commercial vessels since November 2023, significantly disrupting trade through the Red Sea and maintaining their campaign to support Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎
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