Government And Politics

Mar 8, 2024

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sets off explosions ahead of a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Authorities say a suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a vessel in the Gulf of Aden


Mar 8, 2024

Attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosions ahead of Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden

An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden


Mar 8, 2024

Yemen's rebels target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden as US and allies down Houthi drones

Officials say an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden



UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016
Mar 8, 2024

UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children’s agency


Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds
Mar 8, 2024

Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds

A U.N. fact-finding mission says Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country’s mandatory headscarf laws and its ruling theocracy


A top EU official says a ship is preparing to leave for Gaza as test of new humanitarian corridor
Mar 8, 2024

A top EU official says a ship is preparing to leave for Gaza as test of new humanitarian corridor

A top European Union official says a charity ship will head to Gaza as a pilot operation for a new humanitarian sea corridor


A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip
Mar 8, 2024

A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip

A ship bearing humanitarian aid is making preparations to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza after international donors launched a sea corridor to supply aid for the besieged territory facing widespread hunger after five months of war


Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast
Mar 7, 2024

Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast

The first fatal attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping threatens to further sever a crucial maritime artery for global trade and carries with it risks beyond those just at sea


Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year
Mar 7, 2024

Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year

At least 71 women have been killed in Turkey this year as activists say the country has made little progress in protecting women from abusers


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