US Navy confirms:
US Navy confirms: Aircraft carrier USS Ford will return from the Mediterranean
US Navy says the USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed to the region after October 7 attack, will "redeploy to its home port as scheduled".
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Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case
Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.
New York:
New York: Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport
Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
North Korean leader:
North Korean leader: Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.
German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne
German police arrest three people over alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne.
White House spokesperson:
White House spokesperson: We're not looking for a conflict with the Houthis
National Security Council spokesperson makes clear the US isn't looking for a wider conflict, but will continue to act in self-defense.
Watch:
Watch: Jordanian MP burns Israeli flag
Jordanian MP Khalil Attiya burns Israeli flag during Arab League session in Cairo.
'Reckless behavior':
'Reckless behavior': Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment
France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo, discuss ceasefire proposal
Hamas official tells AFP a delegation from the organization will visit Cairo on Friday and give its "observations" on Egypt's proposal.
Red Sea:
US shoots down drone and missiles fired by Houthis in the Red Sea
CENTCOM says the incident marks the 22nd attempted attack on international shipping since October 19.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strikes in Damascus
Syrian media report explosions in and around the capital following air strike attributed to Israel.
Iran dismisses IAEA report:
Iran dismisses IAEA report: There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything
Iran claims there is "nothing new" in IAEA report which said it had accelerated production of highly enriched uranium.
Lauder Business School severs ties with Harvard
Vienna-based school says its decision is "in solidarity with the Jewish student community".
During call with Netanyahu:
Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza' during call with Netanyahu
French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.
France 'gravely concerned' by intensified Gaza fighting
France’s Foreign Ministry calls for immediate truce, criticizes "systematic bombing" in Gaza.
US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment
US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.
IAEA:
IAEA report: Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium
New IAEA report finds Iran has reversed the slowdown in its production of uranium to 60% purity.
The provocations continue:
The provocations continue: US shoots down Houthi-fired drones and missiles
US Central Command says drones and ballistic missiles shot down in the Southern Red Sea.
US strikes pro-Iranian militia in Iraq
The strikes are in retaliation for multiple attacks against US forces in Iraq and Syria.
'Worthless accusation':
'Worthless accusation': Iran rejects US claims it fired a drone towards tanker
Iran's foreign ministry says Washington's claims are meant to cover up its support for "Zionist crimes".
Iran’s navy boasts of new sophisticated cruise missiles
Iran claims it has added the domestically produced Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles to its arsenal.
Houthis claim US missile exploded near ship in Red Sea
Houthi spokesman warns Red Sea will be a "burning arena" if the US continues its "bullying".
Hamas arrests alleged 'collaborators' with Israel
Hamas claims it arrested group of Palestinian Arabs who sought to collect intelligence in Gaza after October 7 massacre.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: More than 20 countries taking part in anti-Houthi coalition
Pentagon says more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new US-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea.
US willing to support:
Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again, US willing to support
United States says it can now support the proposal after securing desired changes to its wording.
Due to Gaza war:
Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports due to Gaza war
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accuses Israel of ignoring basic humanitarian principles and violating international law in Gaza.
Macron:
Macron: Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza
French President again criticizes Israel's response to Hamas attack: Stop this response because it is not appropriate.
Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again
President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.
Kim Jong Un:
Kim Jong Un: If provoked, we won't hesitate to respond with nuclear attack
North Korean leader issues warning to the world days after the country twice fired ballistic missiles.
Antisemitic incidents in Toronto have nearly doubled this year
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center expresses concern over continued rise in antisemitism in Toronto: The trajectory is alarming.
Report:
Report: US and allies considering military strikes against Houthis
Planning is reportedly underway for the strikes, but sources say the US still wants to give diplomacy a chance.
International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea
US, EU, NATO and 44 countries blast Houthi rebels' hostilities in the Red Sea.
South Africa warns:
South Africa warns: Citizens fighting for Israel could face prosecution at home
South African government "gravely concerned" over reports that South African nationals have joined the IDF to fight in Gaza.
Sisi declared winner of Egypt's presidential election
Egypt's President wins a new six-year term with 89.6 percent of the vote.
CENTCOM:
CENTCOM: Houthis attacked two vessels in the Red Sea
Blinken speaks to Saudi Foreign Minister, condemns Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Security Council postpones vote on new ceasefire in Gaza
Prolonged negotiations lead UN Security Council to postpone vote on a UAE-proposed resolution that seeks a new ceasefire in Gaza.
US officially announces multinational task force to deal with Houthi attacks
The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain will join the US in the new mission.
For the first time:
For the first time: Candidate for German far-right party wins mayoral election
A candidate for Alternative for Germany elected mayor of the eastern town of Pirna, marking another milestone for the party.
Security Council to vote to demand aid access for Gaza
The vote will come days after the Security Council failed to pass resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
North Korea resumes missile tests, fires two ballistic missiles
Observers believe the launches are a protest against South Korea and the US moves to bolster their nuclear deterrence plans.
