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US and UK Launch Fresh Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Washington D.C., February 24, 2024 – In response to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Houthi rebels, the United States and the United Kingdom launched a joint airstrike operation on Saturday, targeting 18 Huthi positions across Yemen. A joint statement released by both nations confirmed the strikes, which aimed to “further degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten shipping…
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UK: WWII Bomb Evacuates City, Sparks Dramatic Disposal
Plymouth, UK: A massive World War Two bomb, weighing 500kg (1,102lb), has finally been detonated at sea after causing significant disruption for thousands of residents in Plymouth, England. The unexploded device was discovered in a garden on Tuesday, sparking a four-day ordeal for the city. On Friday, authorities implemented a large-scale operation to safely dispose of the bomb. Evacuation and…
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International Students Plan TV Drama to Expose UK Visa Scandal
LONDON: International students, including Indians, unfairly accused of cheating in English language tests in the UK, are developing a TV drama pitch inspired by the ITV series ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office.’ The drama aims to shed light on their decade-long struggle for justice. In 2014, the Home Office revoked visas for 35,000 students after allegations of cheating surfaced.…
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Labour’s Wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough Raise General Election Concerns
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced a major setback as Labour Party secured victories in by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough, overturning significant Conservative majorities. This marks the most by-election losses for any Conservative administration since World War II, totaling 10 defeats in this Parliament. The results raise concerns for Sunak’s government as it gears up for the upcoming general…
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House of Lords Points Fingers: Rowan Atkinson’s Critique Linked to Drop in Electric Car Purchases in UK
LONDON: In a recent session of the House of Lords, Rowan Atkinson, famously known for his role as ‘Mr. Bean,’ found himself at the center of discussions regarding the decline in the sale of electric cars in the UK. The House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament, specifically during its environment and climate change committee meeting, addressed…
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Princess Catherine’s Planned Surgery Successful to Stay Hospital for 2 Weeks
The Princess of Wales Catherine is undergoing a two-week hospital stay after planned abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace revealed. Although successful, she is expected to be absent from royal duties for several months. The palace did not disclose further details but clarified it’s unrelated to cancer. Simultaneously, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles III will receive treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.…
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Fatal Channel Crossing: Five Migrants Perish in Frigid Waters in an Attempt to Reach UK
LONDON: Tragedy struck as five migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain in freezing temperatures, with a sixth individual in critical condition, as reported by the French maritime authority on Sunday. More than 30 people were rescued in the operation, marking the first migrant deaths in the Channel for 2024. The…
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US and UK Launch Retaliatory Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
The U.S. military, along with the United Kingdom and support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, launched retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The action follows months of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes, involving fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles, were described by U.S. President Joe Biden as a “defensive action” in…
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US and UK Launch Airstrikes in Yemen, Targeting Houthi-Linked Sites
The United States and Britain conducted airstrikes against Houthi-linked sites in Yemen, marking the first direct military action against the Iran-backed group since it targeted international shipping in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that the strikes aimed to send a clear message against attacks on personnel and threats to navigation freedom. Britain’s defense ministry noted a potential blow…
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British Ready to Act Against Houthi Rebels Targeting Red Sea Shipping
Grant Shapps, the Defence Secretary, has announced that British forces are prepared to take direct action against Houthi rebels who pose a threat to cargo ships in the Red Sea. In a newspaper article, Shapps emphasized the UK’s commitment to protecting the vital shipping lane and cited a recent incident where a British warship shot down a suspected attack drone…
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