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Yemen Online
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Israel Builds New Target Bank in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions with Houthis
Israeli military sources have confirmed that Israel is actively constructing a new target bank in Yemen, aimed at identifying and striking strategic assets linked to the Houthis. The move comes in response to escalating missile and drone attacks launched from Houthi-controlled territories toward Israeli cities and infrastructure since the outbreak of the Gaza war. According to a senior Israeli defense official quoted by Sky News Arabia, the target bank includes missile launch platforms, drone facilities, logistics hubs, and Red Sea ports allegedly used for arms smuggling. The official emphasized that Israel is prepared to deliver 'painful strikes' and has already demonstrated its reach in previous operations against Iranian-linked sites. Recent Israeli drone strikes on Hodeida Port reportedly targeted fuel depots, heavy machinery, and tugboats, with the aim of preventing reconstruction and disrupting Houthi supply chains. The drones were launched from Israeli bases to minimize risks to pilots during long-range missions. Despite the intensifying campaign, Israeli officials ruled out replicating the 'Hezbollah model' in Yemen, citing limited intelligence and geographic distance as major constraints. 'We're not looking to engage in a prolonged ground strategy,' the source said, 'but we will continue to degrade their capabilities.' The Houthis, for their part, have vowed to continue their attacks in solidarity with Gaza, claiming responsibility for dozens of missile launches toward Israeli territory. The UN has expressed concern over the widening scope of the conflict and its impact on regional stability.
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ceasefire Shattered: Israel Launches Airstrike on Syria's Druze City Bloodshed Returns
A fragile ceasefire has ended in bloodshed as Israel launches a powerful airstrike on a Druze-majority city in southern Syria, according to Reuters reports indicate explosions in the city's civilian zones, with casualties feared. The target location is of strategic importance, and Israeli defense sources suggest it was being used by Iranian-linked strike comes amid rising tensions and failed diplomatic efforts to maintain calm in the region. The air raid marks a dangerous escalation in the already volatile Middle East security situation. Mobile App -
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's trade gap: Merchandise deficit eases to $20 billion June; helped by falling oil, gold imports
India's merchandise trade gap is estimated to have narrowed slightly to $20.7 billion in June 2025, down from $21.9 billion in May, according to a report by Union Bank of India (UBI). The modest improvement was largely driven by lower crude oil prices, subdued gold imports, and a change in sourcing strategies that helped buffer the impact of global commodity swings. The report pointed to a sharp, albeit brief, drop in global oil prices following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This, combined with increased oil production by OPEC+, contributed to a more favourable oil trade balance for India. Though Brent crude did rebound quickly, averaging $69.80 per barrel in June after falling to $64.01 in May, broader supply conditions helped keep import costs from rising too steeply. India's crude oil imports fell slightly in June to 4.66 million barrels per day, down from 4.72 million barrels per day in May, according to data from Vortexa. Refiners notably ramped up purchases from Russia and the United States, outpacing traditional suppliers in the Middle East. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Imports from Russia reached a two-year peak of 2–2.2 mbpd, while shipments from the US soared more than 270% year-on-year during the first four months of 2025. UBI said the shift, driven by discounted Russian oil and a push for diversification, also helped reduce geopolitical exposure by sidestepping the Strait of Hormuz. Still, India's petroleum exports dipped nearly 10% in June, slipping to 1.19 mbpd from 1.32 mbpd the previous month, which limited the overall improvement in the trade balance. Compared to a year earlier, exports were also down 3.7%. Gold imports also declined, narrowing the country's gold trade deficit. This came as global prices soared, government rules tightened, and recycling activity increased. Average gold prices stood at $3,353 per ounce in June, up 5% month-on-month and 32% since the start of the year. Domestic demand stayed muted, with gold imports falling to 30.56 tonnes in May from 34.87 tonnes in April, and likely to dip further in June. India imported 16.59 million tonnes of coal through major ports in June, up 1.2% from a year earlier but 2.1% lower than in May. Thermal coal accounted for over 70% of that volume, rising 7.2% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the government introduced anti-dumping duties on four Chinese chemicals and barred imports of jute and woven fabrics from Bangladesh, citing ongoing trade violations and diplomatic shifts. Indian producers of iron ore pellets also sought curbs on imports from Oman, raising concerns over Iranian-linked cargoes impacting domestic markets. 'Going forward, commodity prices, especially oil and metals will remain on close watch to assess trends in trade deficit,' the report said, quoted by ANI. It added that if prices continue to climb, India's import bill could come under strain in the months ahead, although softening global demand and sluggish exports may help balance the overall impact. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Ya Libnan
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Israeli army arrests Iranian 'terror cell' in southern Syria, report
DF troops operate in southern Syria in a photo released on July 2, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces) sraeli troops arrested several members of a terror cell deployed by Iran in southern Syria in an overnight raid, the military says. The cell was operating in two locations near the border with Israel and was targeted based on intelligence gathered over recent weeks, according to the Israel Defense Forces. During the raid, troops from the 474th Golan Regional Brigade, who carried out the raid together with field investigators from Military Intelligence's Unit 504, also seized weapons, including firearms and grenades. The IDF says it will continue efforts to thwart the entrenchment of Iranian-linked terror groups in Syria, particularly near the Israeli border. Israeli troops have been stationed in Syria since the fall of the former Assad regime in December, where they are holding a small buffer zone near the border. Israel annexed the Golan Heights in 1981 after capturing the territory from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War. While most of the international community regards it as occupied Syrian land, US President Donald Trump recognised Israeli sovereignty over it during his first term in office , a move that was described as illegal by the International community. Following the fall of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December, Israel moved further and invaded the UN buffer zone between the Golan Heights and southern Syria, and carried out an aerial campaign targeting the country's military capabilities. Israeli officials also approved the expansion of illegal settlements there. There are about 31,000 Israeli settlers spread across dozens of illegal Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights. Iran had supported al-Assad since Syria's war erupted in 2011, providing him with fighters, weapons and military advice in the form of an IRGC presence that aimed to keep him in fall was a huge setback for Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon, since the majority of Hezbollah arms were shipped via Syria to Lebanon Times of Israel/ Al Jazeera
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release roughly 100 gigabytes worth of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle
An Iran-linked cyber group is threatening to release a trove of emails it claims to have stolen from top Trump officials and allies. The hackers previously released a batch of stolen emails to the media during the 2024 campaign. Advertisement Under the pseudonym Robert, the hackers first told Reuters they had roughly 100 gigabytes of emails from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump confidante Roger Stone, Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan and Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have had an affair with Trump. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the hack an 'unconscionable cyberattack' and said government agencies would work to 'protect the officials targeted by this rogue group.' FBI Director Kash Patel added in a statement, 'Safeguarding our administration officials' ability to securely communicate to accomplish the president's mission is a top priority.' 'Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.' Advertisement 3 Iran-linked hackers, going under the pseudonyms Robert, plan to release a long list of emails claiming to have stolen information from Trump's inner circle. REUTERS Marci McCarthy, spokesperson for the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency, called Iran's threat 'an effort to distract, discredit and divide.' 'These criminals will be brought to justice,' she said in a statement. 'Let this be a warning to others there will be no refuge, tolerance or leniency for these actions.' Advertisement 3 The hackers told Reuters they have approximately 100 gigabytes of emails from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Roger Stone, Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan, and Stormy Daniels. via Getty Images 'A hostile foreign adversary is threatening to illegally exploit purportedly stolen and unverified material in an effort to distract, discredit and divide. This so-called 'cyber attack' is nothing more than digital propaganda, and the targets are no coincidence. This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honorable public servants.' Last summer, at the height of the 2024 election, Iranian-linked hackers sent material stolen from the Trump campaign to individuals associated with the Biden campaign and to U.S. media organizations. In an indictment in September, the Biden Justice Department accused three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps of being behind the leak. In May, the hackers behind 'Robert' signaled to Reuters they would not be leaking any more documents. Advertisement 3 Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel both released statements that the federal government will prosecute the individuals behind the 'unconscionable cyberattack.' 'I am retired, man.' However, the group reached back out after Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran's nuclear sites. They said they were organizing a sale of the stolen communications and asked Reuters to publicize it. U.S. cyber officials warned on Monday that U.S. companies and critical infrastructure operators may still be in Iran's crosshairs. Experts have suggested Iran may be looking for non-military ways to punish the U.S. for its strikes. 'Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,' U.S. agencies said in an advisory. The new threat comes as Trump insists he is not speaking to Iran and has offered them nothing for nuclear negotiations. He has said Iran's facilities were 'totally obliterated.'
