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.
Hamas accuses Israel PM of sacrificing hostages for personal interest
“Netanyahu’s plans to escalate the aggression confirm beyond any doubt his desire to get rid of the captives and sacrifice them in pursuit of his personal interests and extremist ideological agenda,” Hamas said in a statement.
Netanyahu says Israel to control not govern Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to take full control of Gaza but does not intend to govern it, as his security cabinet convened on Thursday to discuss the country’s war plans.
Israeli security cabinet to hold talks over future Gaza war plans
Israel’s security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.
Trump says ‘billions of dollars’ now flowing into US after tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump said early Thursday that “billions of dollars in tariffs” were now flowing into the United States after his August 7 deadline for implementing new duties.
Trump says likely to meet Putin ‘very soon’
Donald Trump said he could meet with Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
