Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.

Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.









The Syrian Interior Ministry says five suspected fighters killed and six arrested outside of Damascus.
The Houthis say they targeted the airport, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry and an Aramco facility.
Attack comes as Yemeni gov’t forces claim advances in Marib and say they ‘neutralised’ 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours.

The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.
After military pushed back TPLF uprising, PM Abiy Ahmed promises free elections within six months.
Critics say unilateral decision to call polls is a recipe for more conflict.
Eritrea denies troop movement inside northern Ethiopia as US calls for de-escalation.

Ukrainians accuse the US of gambling with their lives as Russian strikes devastated residential buildings in the capital
Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reports.
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.