Iran unveils new drone, missile amid rising tensions

Port Sudan, once a safe haven for civilians fleeing the two-year war in Sudan, has come under attack from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to panic and fear among residents. Recent drone strikes targeted key infrastructures, including the airport and fuel depots, causing widespread blackouts and grounding flights, while nearly all humanitarian aid to the country passes through this strategic port. With the conflict displacing millions and exacerbating food insecurity, the sense of...

President Trump's Announcement on Houthi ConflictPresident Trump declared on Tuesday that the U.S. would halt bombings of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, claiming they expressed a desire for peace. In response, Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti stated they would refrain from attacking U.S. interests if the bombings ceased, but would continue military operations supporting Gaza until the Israeli siege ends. Uncertainty remains regarding the Houthis' commitment to stop targeting international shipping, and Pentagon officials were reportedly caught...

In a significant policy shift, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has decided to close the direct communication channel between the Office of Palestinian Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and Washington, which previously allowed for unapproved reporting on Palestinian issues. This move merges the office's responsibilities fully into the embassy, impacting its ability to provide independent insights amid heightened political sensitivity following the Israel-Gaza conflict. Critics, including former U.S. Special Representative Hady Amr,...

Israel's Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Gaza Strip, aiming to defeat Hamas and regain Israeli captives. The strategy includes occupying Gaza, forcibly relocating Palestinians from the north to the south, and exploring options for resettlement in other countries, as stated by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi. With over 52,500 Palestinians reportedly killed since October 2023 and pending war crime charges against Israeli officials, the plan has drawn international...

Israeli warplanes bombed Sanaa's airport, a response to a Huthi missile strike on Israel's main airport, causing significant damage and power outages in the area. The Israeli military declared the airport "fully" disabled, targeting it as a hub for Huthi operations, while Huthi authorities vowed retaliation, stating the aggression would not go unanswered. Amid rising regional tensions and ongoing US strikes in Yemen, the UN envoy called for restraint, highlighting the precarious situation as Israel...

The Israeli army has ordered all Yemenis near Sanaa International Airport to evacuate immediately due to the threat of impending air strikes, as stated by spokesperson Avichay Adraee. He urged individuals in the area to heed the warning, emphasizing that failure to do so could result in danger. This announcement follows recent Israeli air strikes on the port city of Hudaydah, which reportedly killed one person and injured many, with reports indicating that 50 bombs...