Mysterious airstrip appears on a Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten region

A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press

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Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group again after violence in northeastern region

Yahoo News - 4h
Yemen's Houthis praise Palestinian 'resistance' against Israel

Yahoo News - 1d
The quest to catch the Cairngorms' mysterious lynx

Two cats have been captured and a search goes on for two more in the UK's largest national park.
BBC News - 6d
Ukraine renews attack on Russia's Kursk region

It comes as Ukraine's president says only the US can provide security guarantees leading to an end to the war.
BBC News - Jan. 6
Israel's Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran

The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6
Ukraine presses attacks in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses this week
ABC News - Jan. 5
Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew

Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.
The New York Times - Jan. 5
Israel struggles to deter escalating attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels as other fronts calm

The rockets from Gaza have mostly fallen silent
ABC News - Jan. 3

Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host

Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities
ABC News - 5h
Germany's leader: Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”
ABC News - 5h
Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion
ABC News - 9h
3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed

Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since ...
ABC News - 10h
French president in Lebanon to meet the country's new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel

France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war
ABC News - 11h

Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin

The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.
The New York Times - 9m
Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about its migration and deportation plans.
The New York Times - 12m
Trump inauguration to move indoors amid frigid temperatures in Washington – live

President-elect says festivities scheduled for his inauguration day will be held indoors – including the traditional parade. Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors due to severely cold ...
The Guardian - 16m
Live Updates: Israeli Cabinet Takes Up Gaza Cease-Fire in Final Step to Approval

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which was approved by the security cabinet earlier Friday and is expected to get sign off from the full cabinet, could go into effect as ...
The New York Times - 22m
‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians

Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions. News of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has ...
The Guardian - 22m