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Julian Assange's Last Chance to Challenge US Extradition
The fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hangs in the balance as London's High Court gears up to deliver a pivotal ruling on his extradition to the United States. Set to be unveiled on Tuesday, this decision could mark the culmination of Assange's protracted legal battle within British courts, potentially paving the way for his transfer across the Atlantic.
US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official
The United States is working hard to prepare a landing jetty which would facilitate aid to Gaza by sea, a senior US official said on Thursday on the sidelines of a conference in Cyprus, saying it could be ready before May 1.
First Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as Palestinians on brink of famine
A ship carrying 200 tonnes of aid for Gaza left Cyprus on Tuesday in a pilot project to open a sea route to deliver supplies to a population aid agencies say is on the brink of famine.
EU sees maritime aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza opening this weekend
The head of the European Commission said on Friday a maritime aid corridor could start operating between Cyprus and Gaza this weekend, part of accelerating Western efforts to relieve the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.
A top EU official visits Cyprus to inspect preparation to supply to Gaza by sea
A top European Union official is in Cyprus on Friday to inspect preparations to send desperately needed aid to war-ravaged Gaza by sea, just hours after President Joe Biden announced that the US military will set up a temporary port off Gaza's Mediterranean coast to support deliveries.
The number of wounded US soldiers is growing; Biden: We know who is behind the attack
It is likely to rise further as soldiers seek medical attention for symptoms related to traumatic brain injury, two US officials said.
They told CNN that the combat drone exploded near the premises where the American soldiers were housed.
US President Joseph Biden said the attack was carried out by "radical militant groups supported by Iran".
US-Iraq Talks on Troop Withdrawal Amid Regional Tensions
The United States and Iraq are on the verge of initiating discussions on the American military presence in the country, responding to calls from the Iraqi government to withdraw US troops, as reported by CNN, citing sources.
US Shoots Down 21 Drones And Missiles Fired By The Houthis In The Red Sea
Houthi rebels from Yemen launched 18 drones over the southern Red Sea, according to US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the armed group's 26th attack on international trade channels in the previous seven weeks, reported Al Jazeera.
CENTCOM said that two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile were also downed.
Netanyahu: ‘We Will Not Stop! We Are Intensifying The Fighting In The Coming Days’
Israel has announced that it is stepping up operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The UN has again emphasized that the incessant strikes on the Palestinian territory have led to a critical deterioration of the situation of the civilian population.
US: Iranian Drone Attacked Japanese Tanker In The Indian Ocean
A Japanese tanker loaded with chemicals was hit by a drone off India "fired by Iran", the Pentagon said in a sign of increasing risk to commercial traffic outside the Red Sea, AFP reported.
It is the first time the Pentagon has openly accused Iran of directly striking ships since Israel's war against the Tehran-backed radical Hamas movement began on October 7.