Iran Regime-Backed Houthi Rebels Escalate Red Sea Attacks
CAIRO/HOUSTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday stepped up attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea, including a hit that sparked a fire on a fuel tanker operated on behalf of trading firm Trafigura.
Trafigura said...
France, Germany, UK Condemn Iran’s Launch of Soraya Satellite
Jan 26 (Reuters) - France, Germany and Britain on Friday condemned Iran's launch of the Soraya satellite last week using the Ghaem-100 Space Launch Vehicle (SLV).
The SLV uses technology essential for the development of a long-range ballistic...
World Court to Rule on Israel Military Campaign
By Stephanie van den Berg, Bassam Masoud and Nidal al-Mughrabi
THE HAGUE/GAZA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The World Court ordered Israel on Friday to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinians and do more to help civilians,...
EXCLUSIVE – China Presses Iran to Rein In Houthi Attacks in Red Sea, Sources...
By Parisa Hafezi and Andrew Hayley
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis, or risk harming business relations with...
US Warned Iran of ‘Terrorist Threat’ Before Jan. 3 Attack, Official Says
By Simon Lewis
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. government privately warned Iran about a "terrorist threat" within its borders ahead of a deadly attack this month claimed by the Islamic State militant group, a U.S. official said on Thursday.
Two explosions at...
Red Sea Attacks Push Mining Giant to Divert Some Shipping via African Coast
By Swati Verma
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Australian mining giant BHP Group BHP.AX said on Thursday that the Red Sea disruptions are forcing some of its freight service providers to take alternative routes, such as Africa's Cape of Good...
Armed Drone Targets Base Housing U.S. Forces Near Iraq’s Erbil Airport – Two Sources
BAGHDAD, Jan 24 (Reuters) - An armed drone targeted a base housing U.S. forces near northern Iraq's Erbil airport on Wednesday, two sources told Reuters.
(Reporting by Timour Azhari and Clauda Tanios; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
US Asks China to Urge Iran to Curb Red Sea Attacks by Houthis
Jan 24 (Reuters) - The United States has asked China to urge Tehran to rein in the Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea but has seen little sign of help from Beijing, the Financial...
UN Chief: Israel Rejection of Two-State Solution Will Embolden Extremists
By Michelle Nichols
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said it was "unacceptable" for Israel's government to reject a two-state solution to its conflict with the Palestinians, warning that the move...
UK’s Cameron to Raise Concerns Over Gaza Death Toll on Israel Visit
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will travel to Israel on Wednesday where he is expected to raise concerns over the high number of Palestinians killed and push for a "sustainable" ceasefire...
