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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM, Cardin…

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Pentagon chief Hegseth shared Yemen strike details in second Signal chat

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared Yemen strike details in second Signal chat

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a military operation against Yemen's Houthis in a private Signal group on his personal phone, incl…

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2004 - The Houthi insurgency in Yemen

2004 - The Houthi insurgency in Yemen

In September 2004, Yemen’s largest state-run newspaper, Al-Thawara, published a front-page story declaring that the nation’s army had k…

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US says Chinese firm is helping Yemen's Houthis target American warships

US says Chinese firm is helping Yemen's Houthis target American warships

A Chinese satellite company linked to the country’s military is supplying Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen with imagery to target US warshi…

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Yemen has suffered under the Houthis for long enough

Yemen has suffered under the Houthis for long enough

By Wesam BasindawaEven as Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs dominate the news headlines, we cannot forget that his administration is also co…

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Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US

Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Thursday with a letter for President Vladimir Putin to brief the Kremlin…

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Navigation through Suez Canal sees improvement in March: canal chief

Navigation through Suez Canal sees improvement in March: canal chief

Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie said on Wednesday there is a slight improvement in navigation through the canal during March.…

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Iran confirms next round of US talks to be in Italy not Oman: State TV

Iran confirms next round of US talks to be in Italy not Oman: State TV

The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will be held on Saturday in Italy and not Oman, Iranian state media reported.…

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Second US carrier arrives off coast of Yemen

Second US carrier arrives off coast of Yemen

A second US aircraft carrier has arrived off the coast of Yemen as Washington ramps up its attacks on Houthi militia targets, according to new sate…

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Mystery Surrounds Killing of Prominent Houthi Leaders in Hodeidah Following a US Strike

Mystery Surrounds Killing of Prominent Houthi Leaders in Hodeidah Following a US Strike

The recent killing of prominent Houthi leaders in Hodeidah has sparked widespread speculation and intrigue, following reports of a U.S. airstrike t…

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China Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Houthi Piracy in the Red Sea

China Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Houthi Piracy in the Red Sea

China has reaffirmed its strong opposition to acts of piracy carried out by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea, emphasizing the importance of safegu…

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Washington and Tehran return to dialogue: new round of nuclear talks scheduled in Rome on April 19

Washington and Tehran return to dialogue: new round of nuclear talks scheduled in Rome on April 19

The US and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear talks on Saturday, April 19, in Rome - the first time on a European platform in recent years. This…

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Iran's Strategic Support Strengthens Houthi Presence in Red Sea

Iran's Strategic Support Strengthens Houthi Presence in Red Sea

Iran has continued to expand its influence in the Red Sea region by bolstering the capabilities of the Houthi movement in Yemen. This strategic par…

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Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Iran's foreign ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend will remain "indirect" with Omani mediation, and focu…

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Progressives to Trump: 'Immediately cease' unauthorized Yemen attacks

Progressives to Trump: 'Immediately cease' unauthorized Yemen attacks

A group of House Democrats is calling on the Trump administration to halt its unauthorized attacks on Yemen’s Houthis and present a legal jus…

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Iran, US end talks in Oman, agree to resume ‘next week’

Iran, US end talks in Oman, agree to resume ‘next week’

The United States and Iran held “constructive” talks on Tehran’s nuclear program on Saturday and agreed to meet again as Presiden…

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Iran delegation in Oman for high-stakes talks with US

Iran delegation in Oman for high-stakes talks with US

The United States and Iran begin high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday, with President Donald Trump threatening military atta…

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Widespread French Call to End Executions in Iran: “No to Executions, Yes to Justice”

Widespread French Call to End Executions in Iran: “No to Executions, Yes to Justice”

Paris – In a powerful show of growing international concern over the surge in executions in Iran, a group of prominent French mayors and po…

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U.S. Central Command Highlights Joint Operations of Aircraft Carriers USS Carl Vinson and USS Harry S. Truman

U.S. Central Command Highlights Joint Operations of Aircraft Carriers USS Carl Vinson and USS Harry S. Truman

The U.S. Central Command has recently showcased the collaborative efforts of two aircraft carriers, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Harry S. Truma…

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Rubio says direct US-Iran nuclear talks to take place on Saturday

Rubio says direct US-Iran nuclear talks to take place on Saturday

 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the United States will hold direct talks with Iran this weekend to discuss Iran's nuclea…

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