Fatalities reported as Houthi missile targets cargo ship

Three crewmembers were killed and at least four others were wounded in a missile attack conducted by the Iran-backed Houthi militia against the M/V True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). Of the four wounded crewmembers, three were in critical condition. Significant…

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‘Queer in Gaza’ Initiative Seeks to Shed Light on Hamas’ Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Community

A new campaign launched a website to raise awareness about the Hamas terrorist movement’s lethal actions targeting the persecuted LGBTQ+ community in the Gaza Strip. The Equality Campaign Inc. created a website called “Queer in Gaza: The Reality” that states “Learn the Facts about Hamas’ treatment of LGBT Palestinians.” The website declares “Living as a…

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United States Calls on Iran to Dilute Highly Enriched Uranium

The US urged Iran to dilute all enriched uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, in a statement criticizing Iran’s recent nuclear actions. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported a slight reduction in Iran’s stock of uranium enriched to 60% in the past quarter due to downblending activities. Iran still possesses enough material…

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Expanding Regional Power: Iran’s Ambitions and Strategies

In a recent speech, Iranian military advisor Yahya Safavi revealed Iran’s intentions to establish “strategic depth” in the Mediterranean, showcasing the country’s larger ambitions in the region. Through its proxies, Iran already controls significant territories in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon and has utilized the Houthis in Yemen to target ships in the Red Sea. Additionally,…

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UC Berkeley Faces Federal Investigation for Recent Speake Disruption

(JTA) — The violent disruption to an Israeli speaker’s appearance on campus last month has triggered negative headlines and a criminal investigation at the University of California, Berkeley. Now, the school is facing a federal discrimination investigation, too. The US Department of Education announced the investigation into Berkeley’s handling of antisemitism on Tuesday, just…

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