Yemeni Houthis have announced their intention to attack any Israeli-linked ships they can reach. They claim to have a "religious, moral, and humanitarian responsibility" towards the people of Gaza.
Two drones attacked the Peshkabir oil fields in northern Iraq, operated by the Norwegian company DNO ASA. As a result of the attack, the field was damaged, but no one was injured.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
On the night of July 7, Yemeni Houthis launched two missiles towards Israel, triggering air raid sirens. This was in response to the IDF's "Black Flag" operation in Yemen.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted Operation "Black Flag" in Yemen, striking Houthi targets, including ports and the vessel Galaxy Leader. This was a response to Houthi attacks against Israel and their use of civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities.
Yemeni Houthis attacked the Greek dry cargo ship Magic Seas, flying the Liberian flag, 51 nautical miles southeast of Hodeidah. The vessel caught fire and began to sink after drone boat strikes and shelling; the crew abandoned the ship.
NATO commanders state the need to rethink naval defense due to growing threats from new technologies. Warships face a wide range of threats, including missiles and drones, which are actively developing in conflict zones.
Thousands of people in Middle Eastern countries have protested, condemning the actions of Israel and the US after Israeli strikes on Iran. Demonstrators chanted slogans against both countries and expressed solidarity with the Iranian government.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
The US is deploying military resources to the Middle East, including destroyers, amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump is discussing the situation with the National Security Council.
Israeli forces have carried out the first naval attack on Yemen, hitting the port of Hodeida. The IDF confirmed the use of guided missiles from boats.
Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States due to security risks. Partial restrictions will apply to 7 other countries, with exceptions for certain categories.
The White House doubts the objectivity of the Pentagon leak investigation. The investigation became the basis for the dismissal of three assistants to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration planned to use U. S. foreign aid funds to finance a voluntary repatriation program for migrants, including Ukrainians and Haitians. It was about more than 700 thousand people.
On the island of Socotra, in Yemen, the dragon tree is threatened with extinction due to climate change and goats. These trees are an important element of the ecosystem, their disappearance will lead to catastrophic consequences.
In 2024, more than 295 million people in 53 countries suffered from acute hunger. The worst situation was in Gaza and Sudan due to conflicts, economic shocks and weather.
According to the US President, the Houthis have agreed not to disrupt shipping lanes. Oman has stated that it mediated an agreement between the US and the Houthis.
In response to the attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Israel struck Sanaa airport and infrastructure used by the Houthis for weapons transit.
The Israeli Air Force struck Hodeida in Yemen in response to a Houthi attack on Ben Gurion Airport. Earlier, the Houthis shelled Tel Aviv airport for the first time, injuring people.
Yemeni Houthis announced their intention to establish an air blockade of Israel by attacking airports, including Ben Gurion Airport. International airlines have called for flights to be cancelled.
US President Donald Trump is not planning to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Heghset after the information leak scandal. Trump's opinion of Heghset differs sharply from his attitude towards Waltz.
An American fighter crashed overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This happened after a sharp maneuver of the ship to avoid an attack by the Yemeni Houthis.
President Trump confirmed a conversation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the leak of military plans. Trump assured that Hegseth will remain in his position despite the incident.
The incident occurred during towing, one sailor was injured. The plane sank, its value is estimated at over 60 million dollars.
The US has imposed sanctions on three ships and a number of companies involved in the supply of oil and gas to the Yemeni Houthis. These ships transported petroleum products to the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa.
The American military has carried out over 800 strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, eliminating hundreds of militants and leaders. The Houthis claim dozens have died as a result of U.S. attacks.
Pete Hegset installed Signal on a computer in a secure room at the Pentagon. This allowed him to communicate with individuals outside the military headquarters, bypassing communication restrictions.
On Wednesday morning, air raid sirens sounded in southern Israel due to a missile attack from Yemen. The missile was intercepted, there were no casualties or damage.
According to media reports, the White House is looking for a replacement for the head of the Pentagon due to accusations of disclosing details of the attack on the Houthis to close associates. The White House called this "fake news", stating that the president fully supports Pete Hegseth.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.
