Houthi Strikes on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
The Iran-backed militia said they had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.
Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges
[Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.
At least 38 Yemeni troops killed in Houthi attacks: medical sources
Yemen military camps in Marib and Hadramawt were attacked, including sites near the Saudi border, officials said At least 30 people were killed in Houthi attacks, more deaths expected. PHOTO:AFP Houthi missile and drone attacks in Yemen on Thursday killed at least 38 government troops and injured 29, two medical sources told AFP, in one … Read more
Sunny Deol says India, Pakistan remain ‘connected’ while promoting Batwara 1947
Indian actor recalls his father Dharmendra’s view on shared roots, saying, ‘We were all one country at one point’ Actor Sunny Deol has spoken warmly about Pakistan, saying people on both sides of the border remain connected despite political divisions, while promoting his upcoming film Batwara 1947, which is set against the backdrop of the … Read more
FIFA leadership backs Infantino after Morocco meeting
FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a crisis meeting with senior staff in Sale, Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS FIFA’s senior leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, while acknowledging mistakes in the handling of a now-withdrawn commercial proposal and pledging to strengthen the governing body’s internal processes. … Read more
Israel charges settler in Palestinian activist’s killing, in rare indictment
Israeli settler Yinon Levi charged with manslaughter over activist Owdeh Hathaleen’s death, prosecutors say Mourners carry the body of well-known Palestinian activist Owdeh Hathaleen, who, according to people who said they witnessed the shooting, was shot and killed in the village of Umm al-Khair by Israeli settler last week, during his funeral near the city … Read more
As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Six-day poll ended Monday as Trump retreated from “massive attacks” on Iran, highlighting conflict uncertainty People walk past an anti-U.S. billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Five months into the US war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward … Read more
Driver in Munich Car Ramming Attack Given Life in Prison
The attack, in 2025, was one of several carried out in Germany in recent years by men with migrant backgrounds, shaking the public’s sense of safety.
Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe
[The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
‘The Last Picture Shows’ Review: Celebrating Old-School Movie Houses
The stand-alone cinema is facing extinction. A new documentary chronicles its fight for survival in the United States.