US says kills ‘key’ Houthi leaders in Yemen strikes WASHINGTON: A US military campaign of strikes in Yemen launched just over a week ago has so far taken out key Houthi... Published 2 days ago
World Trump says Houthis to be ‘annihilated,’ warns Iran to stop aid WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Yemen’s Houthi rebels “will be completely annihilated,”... Published 19 Mar, 2025 10:45pm
World Donald Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, at least 31 killed Strikes represent the biggest US military operation in the Middle East since Trump took office in January Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:15pm
World Trump says will ‘not put up with’ Zelensky war stance WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would “not put up with” Volodymyr Zelensky’s rhetoric much... Published 03 Mar, 2025 10:48pm
World Trump fires top-ranked US military officer as shake-ups spread WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump fired top US military officer General Charles “CQ” Brown on Friday, part of a... Updated 22 Feb, 2025 04:47pm
World Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has instructed the US military to release a hold... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:32am
World US military says it conducts airstrike in Syria, killing two ISIS operatives WASHINGTON: The US military said on Monday it conducted an airstrike in Syria that killed two Islamic State... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:32am
World US fighter shot down in ‘apparent case of friendly fire’ over Red Sea WASHINGTON: The US military said it mistakenly shot down one of its own fighter aircraft over the Red Sea early on... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:45pm
World South Korea ex-defence minister arrested over President Yoon’s martial law SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s former defence minister was arrested on Sunday over his alleged role... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:29pm
World Using military in deportations: Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk WASHINGTON: Republican US Senator Rand Paul voiced opposition on Sunday to the idea of using the military to carry... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Trump confirms plan to use military for mass deportation US president-elect says prepared to declare national emergency on border security Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:16pm
World US military ready to avoid politics, Austin tells troops WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told troops in a memo released on Thursday that the Pentagon was... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
World B-52 bombers arrive in Middle East: US military Pentagon spokesman says the US will take every measure necessary to defend its people if Iran or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region Updated 03 Nov, 2024 10:10pm
World Pentagon warns Iran against expanding conflict WASHINGTON: The US military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am
World Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
World US announces $1.7bn in new security assistance for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday announced new military aid for Ukraine valued at around $1.7 billion that... Published 29 Jul, 2024 10:32pm
World Thousands protest Netanyahu outside US Capitol WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched towards the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Benjamin Netanyahu and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:29pm
World Finland approves defence treaty with US HELSINKI: The Finnish Parliament on Monday unanimously approved a defence pact with the United States, which will... Published 02 Jul, 2024 05:07am
World US in Gaza ceasefire push with UN vote, Mideast tour GAZA STRIP: The United States stepped up pressure Monday for a Gaza ceasefire with a call for a UN Security Council... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 01:19pm
World Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
World US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier JERUSALEM: The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up... Published 17 May, 2024 10:52pm
World India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:54pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The best way forward is to show the rattler that you are not rattled “Social media attacks can rattle anyone.” “Indeed, but isn’t it important not to let the rattler know that you are... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World Houthis attack Greek, US ships: Centcom DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping including a Greek... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
World US says it destroyed anti-ship ballistic missile, two drones launched by Houthis WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday that it destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile and two... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:55am
World Biden orders US military to establish port in Gaza: officials WASHINGTON: The US military is to set up a temporary port in Gaza so that more aid can get into the beleaguered... Published 07 Mar, 2024 11:04pm
Print Ship sunk by Houthi strike poses environmental risk: US military ADEN, (Yemen): A UK-owned ship attacked by Houthi militants last month sank in the Red Sea, the US military... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 09:39am
World US military cargo planes begin air drop to Gaza WASHINGTON: Three US military cargo planes air-dropped food into the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday, an American... Published 02 Mar, 2024 08:59pm
World US military strikes more missiles in Yemen WASHINGTON: The US military said Sunday it had struck more devices and missiles in Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
World Minor damage to ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast CAIRO: A cargo ship in the Red Sea suffered minor damage after being hit by a projectile while sailing off the coast... Published 06 Feb, 2024 10:37am