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30 April

Sea

Italy’s Navy Downs Suspected Houthi Drone Headed for Red Sea Merchant Vessel

An Italian navy frigate shot down a drone in the Red Sea headed in the direction of an escorted merchant ship, Italy's defense ministry said.

11 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Bomb Kills Six Niger Soldiers Prompting Air Strikes

A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger's army said Thursday, adding around 10 "terrorists" were later killed in air strikes.

10 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Won’t Stop Weapons Export to Israel: Cameron

The British government has concluded it can keep sending weapons to Israel, rejecting pressure to suspend exports over charges of humanitarian violations in Gaza.

9 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Deploys C-Dome Defense System for First Time

Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace.

8 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Readiness Advances for ‘War’ on Lebanon Border

The Israeli army said it had reached "another phase" of preparation for war on its northern border with Lebanon, where it has spent months exchanging fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

5 April

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Houthi Rebels Could Be Running Low on Weapons: US Commander

Houthi rebels appeared to be running low on drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles months after it began attacks on cargo ships transiting the Red Sea.

5 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Announces Opening of Aid Routes Into Gaza

Israel will allow "temporary" aid deliveries via its border with the northern Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced, hours after a warning from US President Joe Biden.

4 April

Middle East