An American naval destroyer shot down three Iranian drones along with an anti-ship missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis rebels Wednesday, the US military said.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) had also earlier announced a strike on a Houthi surface-to-air missile it said posed an “imminent threat” to American aircraft — a deviation from past air raids that focused on reducing the rebels’ ability to threaten international shipping. (CENTCOM) had also earlier announced a
US shot three Iranian drones along with an anti-ship missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis .
Israeli Forces Strike Northern and Southern Gaza Amid Push for New Halt in Fighting
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The Israeli attacks included Gaza City, where the military said it also killed 15 Hamas militants during ground operations.
In Khan Younis, the main city in southern Gaza, witnesses reported heavy fighting in addition to numerous airstrikes
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel is preparing for a potential war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, warning that the war would be devastating for the crisis-hit country.
Yedioth Ahronoth meanwhile said Wednesday that the Israeli army has decided to lower the number of troops in northern Israeli communities.
Israel PM “We will not withdraw the IDF from the Gaza Strip and we won’t release thousands of terrorists. None of that is going to happen. What is going to happen? Total victory.” by local security squads who would act against any hostile action until Israeli forces arrive.”
Borthwick in selection difficulty before the opening game.
The Head coach of England Steve Borthwick facing difficulties in selection before his team’s First game.
England have never lost to Italy and are favourites to win.
Stalwarts Courtney Lawes, Mako Vunipola, Ben Youngs and Jonny May have retired from international duty, while several overseas players are ineligible for selection and former captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from Test rugby.
Jack not playing the second test.
England spinner Jack Leach is out for the second Test against India because of his knee injury.
The Somerset spinner suffered a knee injury during the first Test win in Hyderabad .
It is too late now!
An Iraqi militant group suspected of launching a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US soldiers says it has suspended operations against the US. Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned group that took credit for the attack on Sunday, said it was “to prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government”.
Biden says he’s decided on response . Israel Inundate tunnels.
The Israeli army said Tuesday it is pouring water into Gaza’s tunnels in a bid to destroy the sprawling underground network used by Hamas militants to launch attacks on Israel. News of the flooding came after Israeli undercover agents, some disguised as medical staff, raided a West Bank hospital and shot dead three Palestinian militants.
Meanwhile President Joe Biden said Tuesday he’s decided how the U.S. is going to respond to the drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan by Iran-backed militants that killed three American soldiers.President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One .
Have you made a decision how you’ll respond to the attack,” Biden was asked leaving the White House as headed for fundraisers in Florida.”Yes,” he said.Retaliatory strikes by the U.S. so far have yet to deter any of these Iranian-backed groups in the region. Asked if this upcoming response will actually deter them, he said, “we’ll see.”
Thai police warning to Liverpool fans.
Police in Thailand have warned Liverpool fans not to fall for online scammers impersonating Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, who has been tipped to replace Jürgen Klopp at Anfield.
Ever since last week’s surprise announcement that Jürgen Klopp would be stepping down as Liverpool head coach at the end of the season, speculation as to his possible successor has sent football’s rumor mill into overdrive.
And nowhere more so than in football-mad Thailand, where police have warned fans not to fall for online scammers impersonating Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.
New Castle United may hang on to Miguel United.
It looks Miguel Almiron is set to stay at Newcastle United after Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab failed to meet the Magpies’ £30m valuation of the 29-year-old Paraguay winger.
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years.A day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years in prison..
It’s the second conviction for the embattled PTI founder in recent months. He was previously sentenced to three years in a corruption case. While his jail term was suspended as he challenged the corruption conviction, it had already ruled him out of the general elections next month.
The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has long held that the document contained a threat from the United States to oust Imran as prime minister.
The verdict comes nine days before the February 8 general elections, which the PTI is contesting amid a state crackdown and without an electoral symbol.
US Vows every necessary action after drone strike.
Israel launched an assault on Gaza’s biggest city, weeks after pulling back from it, while Washington vowed to take “all necessary actions” to defend its troops after a US troops in Jordan, while Qatar said it hoped US retaliation would not damage regional security or undercut progress toward a new Gaza hostage-release deal attack in Jordan, the first US military deaths in the Middle East since the Gaza war began.
The United States vowed on Jan 29 to take “all necessary actions” to defend American forces after a drone attack killed three US troops in Jordan, while Qatar said it hoped US retaliation would not
while Qatar said it hoped US retaliation would not damage regional security or undercut progress toward a new Gaza hostage-release deal