The United States announced that several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect commercial ships from missile and drone attacks by Yemen-based Houthis, who say they are doing so in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

US announces 10-nation coalition to respond to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea

Recent attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea have triggered significant disruptions in maritime trade, prompting urgent efforts by the US to establish a coalition to address the escalating threat.

Red Sea attacks disrupt global shipping: Coalition forming to tackle threat

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday (Dec 19) that the militant group does not want to hold negotiations over prisoner exchange while the war with Israel is going on.

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Several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Israel-Hamas war: 10-Nation coalition to combat Houti attacks

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Vessel attacked in Red Sea off Yemen coast, US blames Houthis

Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of operations in Gaza, the country's defence minister said on Monday following talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about lower intensity combat and ways to reduce harm to civilians.

Israel-hamas war: Israel signals gradual shift in Gaza war, after US defense chief visit

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Monday (Dec 18) that the United States will continue providing arms and ammunitions to Israel. Austin was speaking in a joint press conference with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv.

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The US and its allies have announced a 10 nation patrol force to counter attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. After several commercial vessels were attacked.

Red Sea attacks disrupt sea shipping: 10 nation-coalition to combat Houthi attacks | WION

US led force to patrol Red Sea in response to attacks by Houthis backing Palestinians

Legal troubles continue for former US President Donald Trump. A judge targeted the credibility of an expert witness fielded by Trump in his New York civil fraud trial.

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Texas' Republican Governor has signed a crucial bill to allow state police to deport migrants accused of crossing into the US from Mexico illegally. The Republican majority Texas state has passed the bill last month.

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President Biden’s approval rating hit a record low. According to reports, Biden pulled up senior campaign officials in November for failing to sell his achievements. Biden stands at 34% in Monmouth University Polls.

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US announces 10-nation force to patrol Red Sea routes against Houthi rebels

A 43-year-old man from the US state of Florida pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a Supreme Court justice, last week. The man, later identified as Neal Brij Sidhwaney, had issued a threat twice against a member of the SCOTUS, according to court filings.

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An amusement park in Oakland, California has a Santa Claus with a difference. Black people are playing Santa Claud here and they are huge hit with the kids like everywhere else.

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US officials are warning that funding for Ukraine will run out this month if teh congress does not pass Joe Biden's emergency supplemental spending request.

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Ruby Franke, a mother of six, who gave parenting advice on a once popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers" in the US state of Utah has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse, on Monday (Dec 18).

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Sri Lanka has halted foreign research vessels docking after concerns about Chinese spying were raised by the United States and India. The move aims to address regional security concerns. Interestingly, this decision comes only a week after the Colombo Security Conclave that took place on December 7-8, 2023.

Sri Lanka halts docking of foreign research ships amid Chinese spying concerns | WION

After overseeing the third test of his nation's most advanced missile, which is intended to target the U.S. mainland, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned "more offensive actions" to counter what he called growing military threats from the United States, state media said on Tuesday.

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In response to a patent dispute affecting the blood oxygen feature, Apple has announced the temporary suspension of sales for its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the United States, as reported by Reuters.

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North Korea launches missile to warn US? Kim and daughter watch long-range missile test

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday held a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin emphasised the USA's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas while also expressing a desire for regional stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea threaten global consequences

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