Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?

    Yemen’s internationally recognised, Saudi-backed government has alleged that the Tehran-backed Houthis have modified Iranian air defence weapons into loitering cruise…

    Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises

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    US, Iran trade barbs as Saudi crown prince and UAE VP meet

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    Morocco’s king names Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri first woman PM

    Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister and the second-woman…

    Russian military plane crashes in far east, killing six

    A Russian military plane crashed in the far eastern region of Amur on Tuesday, killing six crew members and leaving…

    Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq

    Italy on Tuesday completed the withdrawal of its last troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence in the country,…

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