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Yemeni Suicide Bomber Kills 16 Pro-Government Soldiers in Abyan Attack
A suicide bomber attacked a military post in Yemen’s Abyan province on Friday, killing 16 pro-government soldiers and injuring 18 others. The attacker drove a bomb-laden car into the security forces’ site in Mudiyah district. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a group backed by…
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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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US Airstrikes Target Missiles in Yemen Amid Escalating Houthi Threats
Washington( USA): The US military conducted airstrikes in Yemen, targeting five missiles, including one for land attacks and four for ships, in response to ongoing Houthi attacks on shipping on Sunday. The strikes were carried out to protect US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. This action follows previous air raids against Iran-backed Houthis. Additionally, the US launched…
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US Launches Missile Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen, Targeting Anti-Ship Threats
The United States military has initiated a fresh round of missile strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, employing Tomahawk missiles launched from both naval surface vessels and the USS Florida, a guided missile submarine, as reported by CNN. US Central Command (CENTCOM) asserts that these strikes aim to diminish the Houthi rebels’ capabilities to conduct further aggressive actions against international…
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Qatar Pauses LNG Tanker Movements Amidst Yemen Airstrikes
Qatar has reportedly halted the transit of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, reported Bloomberg. Ship-tracking data reveals that at least five Qatari LNG vessels heading towards the Red Sea’s southern end have been paused since Friday. The Combined Military Forces, including the US and UK navies, advised…
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US Fighter Thwarts Yemeni Missile Aimed at Destroyer
A US fighter aircraft successfully intercepted an anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen towards a US destroyer in the Southern Red Sea, according to the US military. The incident is the latest in a series of Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, purportedly in support of Palestinians facing Israeli forces in Gaza. The US…
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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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USS Carney Takes Down Houthi Drones in Red Sea Defensive Maneuver
In the Red Sea on Sunday, a U.S. Navy ship took defensive action by intercepting multiple drones approaching from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, as reported by a U.S. official. The USS Carney, engaged in safeguarding commercial vessels, successfully downed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in at least two instances during Houthi attacks. The Pentagon, acknowledging the incidents, stated that additional information…
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Finland decides to close its border with Russia, for 2 weeks to reduce influx of asylum seekers
Finland has decided to completely shut its border with Russia for the next two weeks, aiming to stem the influx of asylum seekers, government said on Tuesday. Last week, Finland closed all but one border post, but now, even the Arctic crossing will be restricted to goods transport only. The move comes in response to a surge in asylum seekers,…
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