Middle East
Saudi Foreign Minister warns of consequences if Israeli troops enter Rafah
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned that any incursion by Israeli troops into Rafah would lead to dangerous consequences.
Houthi missiles and drones intercepted in Red Sea, Centcom reports
Centcom reports that within the last 24 hours, American troops intercepted four missiles, three unmanned aircrafts, and three unmanned boats launched by Houthis in the Red Sea.
WHO: Children starving to death in northern Gaza
World Health Organization chief appealed to Israel to ensure the safe and regular delivery of humanitarian aid and for a halt to the fighting
Hamas declares failed negotiations in Cairo
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim informed Reuters news agency that ceasefire talks in Cairo concluded without reaching an agreement.
Turkey reports arrest of seven Israeli intelligence agents
Turkish police have arrested seven individuals on suspicion of providing information to the Mossad in exchange for payment.
Houthis ban merchant ships from entering Yemen waters without permission
Misfir al-Numair declared that merchant ships wishing to enter Yemen's territorial waters must first obtain permission from the Houthi Maritime Affairs Authority.
Iran saw a 43% increase in executions in 2023
According to human rights activists, Iran carried out at least 834 death sentences in 2023, marking the highest figure since 2015 when 972 convicts were executed.