Yemen's Houthi movement may be designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter, a move that diplomats and aid groups worry could threaten peace and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that he plans to designate Yemen's Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization.
The Houthis are the de facto authority in northern Yemen and aid agencies have to work with them to deliver assistance.
But diplomats and aid groups say the Trump administration's decision to blacklist the Iran-backed group could block the flow of aid to combat the world's largest humanitarian crisis, a famine that top U.N officials say affects millions of people.
It could also threaten regional peace talks the U.N has been trying to revive, to end the war between a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition that intervened in Yemen in 2015, fighting alongside government forces against the Houthis.
The Trump administration has been piling on sanctions related to Iran in recent weeks, which some analysts say is a push to make it harder for the incoming Biden administration to re-engage with Iran and rejoin an international nuclear agreement.
A former U.S. ambassador to the Middle East, Ryan Crocker warned that the Houthis are an integral part of Yememi society and criticised the plan: "This [move] serves no interest at allā¦ this is making a strategic enemy out of a local force that has been part of Yemen for generations.
The Iran-backed Houthi group warns countries against participating in US strikes on Yemen, threatening retaliation. Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, of the Supreme Political Council, labels US actions as unjustified and demands an end to attacks. The group has targeted vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Despite ongoing violence, peace talks continue, with a call for Saudi Arabia to support peace efforts.
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Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday that India, being the largest resident naval power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), will persist in countering.. IndiaTimes
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim possession of a hypersonic missile, escalating tensions. The reported weapon could challenge US and allied defenses. Meanwhile, Iran and the US hold indirect talks amid nuclear program disputes. The Houthis' arsenal gains significance, with Russia's close ties to Iran noted. Recent attacks on ships add urgency, prompting concern over escalating conflict dynamics in the region.
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Yemen's Houthi group launched an unsuccessful missile attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, continuing their escalation of tension in the region.
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Watch as the United States military takes action against Yemen rebel forces in a tense standoff in the Red Sea. Learn more about the operation and its significance for regional security.
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Learn about the latest incident in the Red Sea as a Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker faces two explosions off the coast of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah. Get the details from maritime security firm Ambrey in this breaking news update.
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Russia was the only nation to veto the annual renewal of a panel of experts who monitor the enforcement of longstanding UN sanctions against North Korea over its.. Sky News
Just 1% of the high seas are protected ā a far cry from the global goal to safeguard 30% of our oceans and seas by 2030. A year on from the High Seas Agreement's wrap-up at the United Nations, how much progress has been made in protecting ocean life from the expanding high sea industries?
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Biden Cracks Down , on āJunk Insurance Plansā.
On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that
a new rule will limit short-term health insurance
plans to three months, ABC News reports. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
Additionally, short-term plan providers must
clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. .
The president really believes
the American people do not want
to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement.
Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition,
such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare.
However, critics call these plans
"junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover.
ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs.
In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.".
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
The short-term plan expansion was
upheld by an appeals court in 2020
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Larry David ripped into Donald Trump for refusing to accept the results of the 2020 election Ā ... saying the former Prez has upended 250 years of democracy, as.. TMZ.com
RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Truth Social Soars Nearly 50% , in First Day on Nasdaq.
The former president's social media company began trading on the Nasdaq on March 26, AP reports. .
Digital World Acquisition Corp. acquired Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., which runs Truth Social, on March 25.
Trump Media has taken the place
of Digital World on the Nasdaq. .
On March 25, Trump said, "Truth Social is doing
very well. It's hot as a pistol and doing great.".
Trump Media's market value was roughly
$6.8 billion prior to trading, AP reports. .
Shares were up 47% at $73.50
just before 10 a.m. ET.
Truth Social's ticker symbol is "DJT.".
Trump launched Truth Social in 2022 after being banned from Twitter and Facebook. .
The social media platform had approximately 5 million users in February, according to research firm Similarweb.
Investors could be in for
a bumpy ride, AP reports.
In a regulatory filing, Trump Media said that it āis highly dependent on the popularity and presence of President Trump.ā.
If Trump were to distance himself from the
company, perhaps for reasons such as campaigning
for presidency, Trump Media āwould be
significantly disadvantaged,ā the filing states. .
Similarly āan adverse outcome in
one or moreā of the cases in which the
former president is embroiled could harm
the success of Trump Media and Truth Social.
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Shares in former US president Donald Trump's media firm have soared on their stock market debut in New York, leaving his majority holding worth more than $5bn.. Sky News
Saudi Arabia announced its inaugural participation in the Miss Universe pageant, symbolizing a departure from its conservative image under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud's leadership. Influencer Rumy Alqahtani will represent the kingdom in the global competition. The country has also witnessed social reforms, allowing women greater freedoms and embarking on economic diversification efforts.
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"I think an agreement is very much possible,ā US Secretary of State Blinken said during his sixth visit to the region since 7 October. He is expected to travel to Israel on Friday.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the State Department was taking a "very urgent and very close look" at the Trump administration designation of Yemen's Houthi movement as a..
The outgoing U.S. administration is to designate Yemen's Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization, a move the United Nations warned could have serious repercussions for peace talks and..