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Yemen's Houthis Claim They Attacked Ships At Haifa Port, Israel Denies

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 07, 2024, Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi group on Thursday said that they had launched joint aerial attacks with an Iraqi group, targeting ships in Israel's port of Haifa, though the Israeli military denied the claim.

Israel's Netanyahu To Address US Congress On July 24: Source

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 07, 2024, Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from Republican and Democratic party leaders to address lawmakers in the US Congress on July 24, a congressional source told AFP on Thursday.

Boeing Starliner Crew Aboard Space Station After Challenging Docking

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 07, 2024, Washington

A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

Trump Suggests Tariffs Against Nations Including China Over Illegal Immigration

Reuters | Friday June 07, 2024, Washington

Republican former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may impose tariffs on countries, including China, that do not curb the flow of undocumented immigrants from their territory to the United States, if he wins the election in November.

Won't Pardon Son Hunter Biden If Convicted In Gun Trial, Says US President

Asian News International | Friday June 07, 2024, Washington

US President Joe Biden has said that he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, if he is found guilty of criminal federal gun charges, reported CNN.

Saudi Arabia Says Hajj Pilgrimage To Start June 14

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 07, 2024, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said the hajj will start on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon Thursday evening, signalling the beginning of the month in which the annual pilgrimage falls.

Hamas Has Not Responded To Latest Ceasefire Proposal: Qatar

Reuters | Friday June 07, 2024, Cairo

Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said that Hamas has not yet handed mediators its response to the latest ceasefire proposal and is still studying it, adding that Qatari, Egyptian and the U.S. mediators are still making efforts.

"Taiwan Is An Inalienable Part Of China": Chinese Embassy In India

Asian News International | Friday June 07, 2024, New Delhi

The Chinese Embassy in India on Thursday reiterated that Taiwan is an "inalienable part" of the territory of China.

Israel Bombed Gaza School "Without Prior Warning": UN Agency

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 06, 2024, Palestinian Territories

The head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, Philippe Lazzarini, said Thursday that Israel had bombed one of its Gaza schools "without prior warning" to thousands of displaced sheltering there.

"Greatest Generation Ever": WWII Veterans Shine On D-Day

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 06, 2024, Ver-sur-Mer

Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France on Thursday, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.

Joe Biden Vows Ukraine Will Not Use US Weapons To Strike Russia

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 06, 2024, Washington

President Joe Biden insisted Thursday that US weapons would not be used to attack Moscow after he authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western-supplied arms.

France Court Considers Restoring "Honour" To Man Guillotined in 1957

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 06, 2024, Paris

France's highest appeals court on Thursday examined a man's unprecedented request to have his father's "honour" restored following his 1957 execution by guillotine for killing a policeman in an armed robbery.

"Looking Forward To Strengthen Ties": PM Modi Thanks Israel's Netanyahu

Asian News International | Thursday June 06, 2024, Tel Aviv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for congratulating him on his election victory and said "We look forward to further strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership."

Pak Government Submits Details, Photos Of Ex-PM Imran Khan's Life In Jail

Reuters | Thursday June 06, 2024, Islamabad

Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom" was among a collection of books in jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's cell, according to details of his prison living conditions that the government submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Prince Harry Given Permission To Challenge UK Police Protection Ruling

Reuters | Thursday June 06, 2024, Dubai

Prince Harry has been given permission to appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, his lawyer said on Thursday.