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Japan Steps Up New Security Assistance to Countries Caught Between US and China
Japan is expanding its security assistance to strategically located countries across the Indo-Pacific, reflecting Tokyo’s embrace of its security role in the region and its desire to provide more options to countries that feel caught between the...

Two crew killed after suspected Houthi attack on second ship in Red Sea
Two people have died after a suspected attack by Houthi rebels on a Greek-owned vessel in the Red Sea, marking the first fatalities of seafarers in the vital shipping corridor for more than a year. In the second attack in 24 hours, the...
Germany summons China’s ambassador after military aircraft lasered in Red Sea
Germany's Foreign Office said on Tuesday that it has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest after a Chinese warship used a laser against a German military aircraft in the Red Sea. "The endangerment of German personnel" and the "disruption of...

Tina Smith Calls Out Mike Lee’s Rancid Social Media Posts
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. ‘I Wanted Him To Hear From Me Directly’ Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was among the worst culprits of trying to muddy the waters around the...

DMW: 2 ships with 38 Filipino seafarers attacked near Yemen
The Department of Migrant Workers headquarters. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday announced that two ships carrying a total of 38 Filipino seafarers were attacked by suspected Houthi rebels while sailing the...

Israel bombs Huthis in Yemen after rebels attack commercial ship for first time in months
Israel has carried out its first strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen since the Israel-Iran ceasefire, attacking ports and a power plant around midnight local time Sunday night into Monday morning. The strikes come after at least three Huthi...

From combat to canvas: How one Dan River Region veteran turned trauma into art
After a painful journey through combat, injuries and loss, a local veteran has found art to be a healing outlet for his pain and now wants to give that same opportunity to other veterans scarred by war. Matthew Francis grew up in Pittsylvania...

Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say
Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...

Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China’s military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in an EU operation in the Red Sea. The flare up in tensions comes as...
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Houthi rebels strike 2 Filipino-manned vessels; 2 seafarers suspected missing
MANILA, Philippines — Two foreign-flagged vessels with mostly Filipino crews were attacked by Houthi rebels, with two crewmen possibly missing, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday, July 8. The first ship was the MV...

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U.S. deports eight to South Sudan after legal battle
The United States has deported eight people to South Sudan following a legal battle that saw them diverted to Djibouti for several weeks. The men, convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and robbery, had either completed or were near...

Houthis Claim Bulker Sank After Yesterday’s Attack as Crew Reaches Safety
A spokesperson for the Houthi militants in Yemen issued a statement claiming that the Greek-owned bulker Magic Seas sank today in the Red Sea, less than 24 hours after it was attacked. They provided details on a coordinated and prolonged attack on...

Daily World Briefing, July 7
China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of...

Houthis claim to have sunk Greek merchant ship in the Red Sea
Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have sunk a Greek-operated bulk carrier in the Red Sea, their first attack on commercial vessel in the vital shipping corridor since December. The attack on the Magic Seas on Sunday was followed hours later by...

Sudan: One Of The Best Ten Worldwide,Second In Africa
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Rogia al-Shafee Thanks to the huge efforts exerted by a talented and experienced Sudan news agency journalist, Sudan ranking has gone up to forefront within the media sports writing in the AIPS competition. It was a...

The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle
The US has deported eight people to South Sudan following a legal battle that saw them diverted to Djibouti for several weeks. The men - convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and robbery - had either completed or were near the end...

Houthis claim they have sunk bulker Magic Seas
Written by Nick Blenkey Source: UKMTO The 22 crew of the 2016-built, 63,000 dwt Liberian-flag bulker Magic Seas were today reported safely rescued after an attack 51 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, by multiple small vessels who tha...