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US lost seven multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen area since March
AFP, Published on 29/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since March 15, a US official said Monday, as the Navy announced a costly warplane fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea.
Yemen's Huthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centre
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» SANAA - Huthi rebel-controlled media in Yemen said Monday that US strikes targeted a migrant detention centre in the movement's stronghold of Saada, killing at least 68 people.
US says it struck 800 targets in Yemen, killed 100s of Huthis since March 15
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since mid-March, killing hundreds of Huthi rebel fighters, including members of the group's leadership, the US military said Sunday.
Pentagon chief dismisses reports he shared military info with wife
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fought back Monday -- with White House support -- against another scandal over his reported use of Signal to discuss airstrikes on Yemen, this time with his wife, brother and lawyer.
US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: US media
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday.
58 killed in deadliest US strike on Yemen
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» HODEIDA, Yemen - US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 58 people, Huthi rebels said on Friday, in the deadliest attack of Washington’s campaign against the Iran-backed group.
Trump purges national security team after meeting conspiracist
AFP, Published on 04/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — Donald Trump fired several United States national security officials after a far-right conspiracy theorist questioned their loyalty in a White House meeting with the president, US media reported Thursday.
Trump advisor Waltz faces new pressure over Gmail usage
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group scandal, saw renewed scrutiny Tuesday after the Washington Post reported on his usage of Gmail for official work.
Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm
AFP, Published on 31/03/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered to let Hamas leaders leave Gaza but demanded the group abandon its arms, as his country kept up its bombardment of the Palestinian territory.
US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» MANILA — US defence chief Pete Hegseth met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, saying the two countries must stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of the threat represented by China.