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Disney Announces New Theme Park to Be Built in Abu Dhabi
The resort will join parks built by Warner Bros. and Ferrari on Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates.
Syrian Leader Visits Paris for Talks With Macron in 1st Official Trip to Europe
The trip gives a diplomatic boost to Ahmed al-Sharaa and his interim government, which has yet to be formally recognized by Washington.
US Navy Fighter Jet Lost Overboard From Aircraft Carrier Truman
An F-18 Super Hornet hit the sea while trying to land on the USS Harry S. Truman on May 6, just days after a similar incident.
US Forces to Cease Yemen Strikes After Houthi Capitulation: Trump
Trump said Houthi leaders had communicated to his administration that they no longer wish to fight.
Israel Strikes Yemen After Houthi Attack on Ben-Gurion Airport
The Israeli Air Force said some 20 fighter planes took part in the operation, dropping more than 50 munitions on dozens of targets.
Israel Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Aluminum Imports From China
The government said that the ’temporary guarantee‘ will ’stop the continued damage’ to Israeli industry.
House Decides to Continue Iran Sanctions Act
A voice vote was enough to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act.
IDF Calls Up Tens of Thousands of Reservists to Expand Gaza Offensive
The move comes after a missile launched by Houthi terrorists struck near Ben-Gurion Airport.
Yemen’s Houthis Fire Missile Near Israel’s Main Airport
The blast sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused passengers in the terminal building to panic.
Israel Strikes Targets Near Syria’s Presidential Palace in Campaign to Protect Druze
The airstrikes were aimed at preventing Syrian forces from attacking members of the Druze, a minority religious group.
Russia Offers to Help Taliban Fight ISIS as It Eyes Natural Resources
Zamir Kabulov, the special Russian presidential representative to Afghanistan, said ISIS ‘is a common enemy for Russia and Afghanistan.’
Trump Warns Purchasers of Iranian Oil They Will Be Sanctioned
The warning comes as the United States negotiates with Iran over its nuclear program.
Hegseth Warns Iran Will ‘Pay the Consequence’ for Backing Yemen’s Houthis
U.S. forces are intensifying Operation Rough Rider in Yemen amid upcoming talks about Tehran’s escalating nuclear program.
UK Joins US in Yemen Airstrikes Targeting Houthis
London described the site that was targeted as ‘a cluster of buildings, used by the terrorists to manufacture drones.’
Treasury Sanctions Vessels Supplying Oil Derivatives to Houthis
In addition to the newly sanctioned entities, the Treasury cited previously designated vessels that continue to operate in support of Houthi activities.
US Military Says Strikes Against Houthis Have Hit More Than 800 Targets
The strikes started in March.
Gaza Aid Blockade Contested at Int'l Court of Justice
Dozens of nations are set to present arguments as the case begins, but the court will likely take months to issue its ruling.
Houthis Claim US Airstrike Killed 68 Africans at Migrant Detention Center
U.S. aircraft have been hitting targets across Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over the past six weeks to end attacks on a critical sea lane.
Trump Wants US Ships to Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals for Free
‘Those Canals would not exist without the United States of America,’ the president said.
At Least 40 Dead, More Than 700 Injured in Iranian Port Explosion
The incident occurred as Iran holds its third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman.
