Flights to Yemen's Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, have resumed after Israeli airstrikes disabled the airport on May 6. Yemenia airlines operated a flight from Amman, Jordan, carrying 136 passengers. The Israeli offensive was a response to a Houthi missile that hit near Tel Aviv's airport. Houthis have been targeting Israel and Red Sea vessels amid the Gaza conflict.
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Nato chief Mark Rutte criticized Vladimir Putin for dispatching a lower-rank delegation to peace talks with Ukraine, deeming it a significant misstep. Rutte emphasized that Putin must demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace, as the pressure mounts on Moscow. European leaders are convening to explore avenues for intensifying pressure on Russia amidst ongoing discussions in Turkey.
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected a visible green aurora at Mars, a first for the red planet. Triggered by a solar storm in March 2024, the aurora offers a potential spectacle for future astronauts. Scientists believe this discovery enables forecasting of auroras on Mars, aiding in space weather studies and enhancing the prospect of human-visible displays.
A Moscow court sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of election monitoring group Golos, to five years in prison for allegedly organizing activities of an "undesirable" organization. The charges, widely seen as politically motivated, stem from his alleged continued cooperation with ENEMO. This sentencing is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, intensified since the Ukraine invasion, drawing international condemnation.
Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal previously reported in February that UnitedHealth was under investigation over allegations it directed doctors to make patient diagnoses that would trigger high government payments under Medicare Advantage.
A Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, once thought a copy, is a rare original. British experts confirmed its authenticity. It is one of seven surviving versions from King Edward I in 1300. The document is key to freedoms. Harvard acquired it in the 1940s for a small sum. The discovery is significant for constitutional history.
Donald Trump's visit to the UAE marked a historic moment as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was exclusively closed for him, a first in its history. Trump paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed's legacy and toured the mosque, while the Burj Khalifa displayed American colors. This visit underscores the strong bilateral ties and economic cooperation between the UAE and the US.
Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Tehran was "getting close". - 'Getting close' - Speaking on a visit to Qatar Thursday, Trump said the United States was "getting close" to a deal with Iran that would avert military action.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that nuclear talks with the United States will proceed. He stated that Iran will not relinquish its rights under the pressure. Donald Trump has warned of potential airstrikes if a deal is not reached. Mohammad Eslami highlighted the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. He also mentioned the UN's continuous monitoring.
A British investigation revealed that tech magnate Mike Lynch's superyacht, Bayesian, capsized off Sicily due to extreme winds exceeding 80 mph. The vessel, carrying Lynch and his daughter, along with others, was vulnerable to such winds, a fact unknown to the crew. The incident, which claimed seven lives, occurred while the yacht was sheltering from a storm.