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February 24, 2024

US, UK conduct joint strikes on more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen: 'Specifically targeted'

The U.S. and U.K. conducted more than a dozen joint strikes against Yemeni Houthi targets Saturday in retaliation for near-daily attacks by the militants.

February 23, 2024

UAE, other countries removed from international money laundering watchlist

The Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog group aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism funding, has removed several countries from its "gray list."

February 23, 2024

USS Eisenhower defends Red Sea from Houthis

Fox News' Mike Tobin explains how the USS Eisenhower is protecting commercial vessels in the Red Sea after touring the Navy's aircraft carrier.

February 23, 2024

Israel seeks unlimited control over Gaza Strip in Netanyahu's post-war plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post-war plan outlined its intentions to have open-ended control over the Gaza Strip, which was rejected by Palestinian leaders.

February 22, 2024

AOC slams U.S. for vetoing Gaza ceasefire resolution

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked during her local town hall on Thursday night about her response to the U.S. blocking a United Nations ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas.

February 22, 2024

Pentagon challenged on notion US strikes are deterring Houthi attacks

Houthi attacks on commercial ships traveling through the Red Sea have continued despite U.S.-led coalition strikes on the militant group in Yemen.

February 22, 2024

Pentagon challenged on notion US strikes are deterring Houthi attacks

The Houthi militant group, based in Yemen, has been ramping up attacks on ships in the Red Sea amid Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza.

February 22, 2024

US, coalition forces destroy 6 Houthi one-way attack drones

Six Houthi one-way attack drones that "were an imminent threat" have been shot down in the Red Sea on Thursday, according to U.S. Central Command.

February 22, 2024

Iran to hold first elections since Mahsa Amini's death sparked mass protests in 2022

Candidates for Iran's parliament have begun campaigning for March elections. They will be the first since nationwide protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

February 22, 2024

Israeli security experts say Biden’s Palestinian state push is an ’existential threat’

The White House has deeply rattled Israel with its campaign to impose a Palestinian state on Israel amid outbreaks of Palestinian terrorism and the ongoing Hamas war against the Jewish state.