Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world.
Israel rejects IPC report, says ‘no famine in Gaza’
The Israeli defence ministry body which oversees civil affairs in the Palestinian territories, known as COGAT, also lambasted the report.
Niger army claims killing of Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad
The Niger army said in its statement that Bakura was targeted by a fighter jet early on August 15, calling him a “feared leader” of the group.
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
“If they do not agree, Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun,” he added, referring to two cities in Gaza largely razed during previous Israeli operations.
Trump gives two weeks to assess Russia-Ukraine peace prospects
“I would say within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other,” he said in a telephone interview when asked about the chances of a peace agreement.
US says all 55 million visa holders ‘subjected to continuous review’
“We’re reviewing all student visas,” the official said, saying the State Department was “constantly monitoring what people have said” on social media, which visa applicants are now required to show.
