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UN Security Council Renew Yemen Sanctions to Curb Houthi Weapons Supplies

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday renewing sanctions against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and introducing measures to block the supply of materials used to manufacture drones and missiles. The decision comes amid escalating military operations in Yemen and cross-border strikes on Saudi Arabia, with the council extending asset freezes and travel bans until late 2027.

Arlington sentinel rebukes Pete Hegseth entourage for laughter near memorial

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

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Gaza war sparks Arab fears of new Palestinian displacement

The sight of tent cities for Palestinians displaced within war-torn Gaza evokes dark historical memories for Israel's Arab neighbours, especially Egypt and Jordan.

Israel-Hamas war risks 'serious' economic damage: World Bank president

The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a "serious" blow to global economic development, the president of the World Bank told an investor conference in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

'Double game?' Migrants pour through Orban's Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims to be "defending Europe from a tide of migrants".

Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year

From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.

Venezuelan foe of Maduro wins opposition primary, but can she run?

Liberal politician Maria Corina Machado held an overwhelming lead Monday in the opposition's presidential primary contest, but it remained unclear if her candidacy to oppose President Nicolas Maduro in next year's elections will clear a major legal hurdle.

Hamas releases two more hostages, US demands rest be freed

Two elderly Hamas hostages were airlifted to an Israeli hospital to be reunited with family Tuesday, as the United States demanded Palestinian militants release 200 other captives before Gaza ceasefire talks are considered.

Australia PM to get gala Biden welcome with China, Ukraine in view

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will receive a lavish welcome from US President Joe Biden at the White House this week, with talks about China and Ukraine on the menu.

Panama police in standoff with protesters over Canadian-run mine

Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.

China's top diplomat to pay rare US visit ahead of potential Xi trip

China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.

Global stocks mixed as markets monitor US bond yields, Mideast conflict

Global stocks were mixed Monday as markets monitored US Treasury yields and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while awaiting key earnings and economic data later in the week.

Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israel's Gaza strikes

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday more than 5,000 people have been killed in the battered Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign just over two weeks ago.

Panama police in standoff with anti-Canadian mine protesters

Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.

Iran and Russia denounce West over Caucasus tensions

Iran and Russia on Monday denounced European and US interference in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Tehran aimed at finding a solution without the West.

US says Iran assisting base attacks, confirms advisors in Israel

The United States accused Iran on Monday of "actively facilitating" attacks on US bases in the Middle East as it confirmed it had sent a small number of military advisors to Israel.

A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off

Despite overseeing record inflation and poverty levels, Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa confounded expectations by scoring the most votes in Sunday's first-round election.

Armenia, Azerbaijan join Iran-hosted talks aimed at reconciliation

Armenia and Azerbaijan joined talks Monday in Tehran seeking to ease tensions between the arch foes, which soared with Baku's lightning offensive to retake the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Hard right pledges pragmatism after Swiss election triumph

The hard-right Swiss People's Party, which wants to tackle mass immigration and political correctness, vowed Monday to seek pragmatic solutions with other parties after comfortably topping Switzerland's general elections.

Cat crate hid parts of bomb that killed Russian hardliner's daughter: report

Ukraine's spy service orchestrated the assassination of the daughter of a leading Kremlin hardliner last year using bomb parts smuggled inside a cat carrier, The Washington Post reported on Monday.

Israel aims to crush Hamas but vague on Gaza's post-war future

Israel is determined to crush Hamas but has said little about what would replace its rule in Gaza after the war, with observers expecting Washington will play a decisive role.

Paris poster activists aim to keep Hamas's hostages in public eye

Under cover of darkness in the western districts of Paris, activists armed with buckets of glue and thousands of posters get to work.

Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that more than 5,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign more than two weeks ago.

Populist left leader moves to launch new German party

A charismatic leader of Germany's populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach support from the resurgent far right and further splinter the political landscape.

Widow of killed Pakistani journalist sues Kenya police

A widow of a Pakistani journalist who was shot dead by police in Kenya after he fled arrest in his home country filed a lawsuit against Kenyan police on Monday, her lawyer said.

International aid backlog as Gaza supplies held up in Egypt

Under the roar of military aircraft, workers were rushing to offload supplies at Egypt's El Arish airport as aid trickles into the stricken Gaza Strip after more than two weeks of war with Israel.

Israel bombards Gaza as US pledges 'flow' of aid

Israel said Monday it had launched more than 300 strikes on the Gaza Strip within 24 hours, killing dozens according to the Hamas rulers of the besieged Palestinian territory.

Kenyan shilling hits record low of 150 to the dollar

The Kenyan shilling sank to a new all-time low of 150 to the dollar on Monday, adding to the woes of people already battered by high inflation and a raft of new taxes.

Taiwan defends Foxconn over China tax probe

Taiwan defended tech giant Foxconn on Monday after China launched an investigation into several of the firm's sites, saying that Taiwanese businesses should not be subjected to "political interference".

Manila says Chinese vessels 'intentionally' hit Philippine boats

Manila said Monday that Chinese vessels "intentionally hit" Philippine boats at the weekend, escalating a diplomatic row over two collisions in the South China Sea.

Indigenous Australians denounce 'shameful' referendum result

Aboriginal Australian leaders ended their vow of silence on Monday to denounce millions of their compatriots for rejecting a landmark push for Indigenous rights, saying that the referendum result would be "etched into Australia's history forever".

Stripped of passports, Belarusian exiles lose hope

When police in Belarus began knocking on doors and interrogating citizens suspected to have taken part in pro-democracy rallies three years ago, Maxim Isayev knew he could never go back.

Keep or cull? Romania divided over its bear population

It was a sight that stopped traffic. A brown bear seemingly asleep, its head on its paws, on a winding forest road in central Romania, some paper napkins by its side.

Sunak nears first anniversary as UK PM with little to celebrate

A first anniversary in office is normally a moment for a leader to celebrate, but Britain's Rishi Sunak hits the milestone this week with a mountain to climb to retain power in a general election expected next year.

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