Two men shot in separate Philadelphia attacks hours apart
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A late-night shooting in West Philadelphia left a 23-year-old man dead, while a separate gunfire incident earlier in the evening sent another man to the hospital, authorities said. The…
Shoplifter Attacks Store Employee with Screwdriver in NYC
New York, NY – An incident at a store located at 1339 Jerome Avenue on Thursday, February 1 at approximately 4:40 PM, resulted in a physical altercation and minor injuries to a…
US sanctions on Houthis over Red Sea attacks take effect
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday returned the Houthis to a list of terrorist groups as planned, hitting the Iran-aligned group with harsh sanctions that the United Nations…
Ukraine’s second city keeps going despite Russian attacks
By Dan Peleschuk KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – For a city under frequent attack by Russia, Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine is functioning surprisingly well: the streets hum with activity during the day, cafes…
Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, southern Ukraine – Ukraine’s military
(Reuters) – Russia launched drone attacks overnight on Kyiv and southern Ukraine, injuring at least one civilian and damaging a gas pipeline and residential buildings in the river and sea port of…
U.S.-led coalition blocks attacks at Conoco oil field in Syria -source
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Air defence systems operated by U.S.-led coalition troops based in eastern Syria halted six drone attacks targeting their base at the Conoco oil field on Saturday, a security source said.…
Iran-Backed Attacks Are Hampering US Counter-ISIS Mission In Iraq, Watchdog Report Says
Iran-Backed Attacks Are Hampering US Counter-ISIS Mission In Iraq, Watchdog Report Says Micaela Burrow on February 9, 2024 A rapid escalation in Iran-backed militant attacks on U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq…
‘Release This Transcript’: Law Professor Pours Cold Water On Biden’s Attacks Against Special Counsel
‘Release This Transcript’: Law Professor Pours Cold Water On Biden’s Attacks Against Special Counsel Harold Hutchison on February 9, 2024 University of California law professor John Yoo defended special counsel Robert Hur…
As Israel attacks Rafah, US offers only words of caution
By Humeyra Pamuk TEL AVIV (Reuters) – U.S. officials made their most pointed criticism so far of Israel’s civilian casualties in Gaza as it turns the focus of its offensive to Rafah,…
Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The unmanned aerial drone attack that killed three U.S. service members and wounded dozens in northeastern Jordan on Sunday is the latest by Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq and…
Red Sea Shipping Has Sunk Amid Missile Attacks. Here’s What That Means For Americans’ Wallets
Red Sea Shipping Has Sunk Amid Missile Attacks. Here’s What That Means For Americans’ Wallets Will Kessler on January 27, 2024 Global shipping has been thrown into disarray by attacks from Iran-backed…
Exclusive-China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
By Parisa Hafezi and Andrew Hayley DUBAI (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…
UK and US sanction senior Houthis over Red Sea shipping attacks
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Britain and the United States on Thursday said they had imposed co-ordinated sanctions on four key Houthi figures for their roles in supporting or directing attacks on commercial shipping in…
Factbox-Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in Red Sea
(Reuters) -Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, impacting a shipping route vital to East-West trade. In response, some shipping companies have instructed vessels…
Risk of EU prices rising, growth slowing from Red Sea attacks -EU trade chief
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union faces a risk of consumer prices surging and growth slowing due to disruptions to shipping through the Red Sea, though it has yet to feel an…
More grain ships divert from Red Sea after attacks
HAMBURG (Reuters) – Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region have in past days led to a sharp rise in the number of grain cargoes being diverted around the Cape of…
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Catarina Demony NEW YORK/MADRID (Reuters) – Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on ships by Houthi militia,…
Trump steps up attacks on Haley, courts her donors ahead of New Hampshire contest
By Alexandra Ulmer, Helen Coster and James Oliphant CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) – Donald Trump and his allies are going all out to deal Republican rival Nikki Haley a back-breaking blow in…
US Launches New Strikes On Yemen After Houthis Continue Attacks On Shipping
US Launches New Strikes On Yemen After Houthis Continue Attacks On Shipping Micaela Burrow on January 17, 2024 The U.S. launched additional strikes on 14 missile targets in Yemen where the Houthi…
Iran foreign minister in Davos: Attacks on Israel will end if Gaza war stops
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that attacks against Israel and its interests by the “Axis of Resistance” will stop if the Gaza war ends, warning that the conflict…
Sectors most exposed to disruption from Red Sea attacks
(Reuters) – Global companies are dealing with rising supply logjams due to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red Sea which have disrupted the flow of shipments through the…
Red Sea attacks raise costs for coffee roasters
By Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen on ships in the Red Sea have led to soaring costs for European coffee roasters, though…
Iran Claims Attacks On Western ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq
Iran Claims Attacks On Western ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq Micaela Burrow on January 15, 2024 Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a successful attack on “espionage centers” in Iraq on Monday…
Large-Scale Attacks On Houthi Targets Still Reflect Biden Admin Priority To Avoid Escalation, Experts Say
Large-Scale Attacks On Houthi Targets Still Reflect Biden Admin Priority To Avoid Escalation, Experts Say Micaela Burrow on January 14, 2024 The massive U.S. and United Kingdom joint bombardment of Houthi targets…
US Conducts Additional Strikes On Houthis After Attacks On Shipping Continue
US Conducts Additional Strikes On Houthis After Attacks On Shipping Continue Micaela Burrow on January 12, 2024 The U.S. conducted additional strikes on Houthi-linked targets in Yemen on Friday evening after the…
US issues sanctions targeting revenue supporting Houthi attacks
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. on Friday issued sanctions targeting commodity shipments financing Iran’s Quds Force and Yemen’s Houthis as Washington stepped up pressure on the Iran-backed Houthis over attacks…
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