On Tuesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that Houthi rebels have seized the UN office for Human Rights situated in Sanaa. The militants also forced the local UN employees to hand over their documents and belongings, as confirmed by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. The Houthis gained control over the building on August 3, forcing UN to suspend its operations in Sanaa and other Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. Since the Israel Palestine war, the Iran Backed Houthis have proactively fought against Israel and its allies by attacking Ships in Red Sea, detaining UN…
Author: Purvi.Gupta
The Red Sea has become a flashpoint of tension as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their attacks on commercial vessels, sparking fears of a broader conflict involving Iran and Israel.
China reaffirms its support for Iran’s sovereignty amid Middle East tensions, condemning the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a strategic move that underscores the evolving dynamics of power in the Asia-Pacific region, the Philippines, in collaboration with the United States, Australia, and Canada, has initiated extensive military drills in the contentious South China Sea. With the rise of China’s expansionist tendencies, the Philippines has initiated numerous military drills and exercises to reinforce international law and bolster its maritime defense capabilities amidst the growing tensions between China and the Philippines. This aggressive maritime activity has elicited a response from China, which held joint naval and air combat patrols in the Scarborough Shoal. Philippines and China: The Long-Standing Conflict…
A highly transmissible and deadly strain of the Mpox virus has surfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the World Health Organization to consider an international public health emergency. Discover the latest updates, symptoms, and preventive measures.
Saudi Arabia’s decision to raise the price of its flagship crude oil to Asia marks a significant move in the global energy markets. This increase, albeit less than expected, reflects the kingdom’s confidence in demand recovery. Saudi Arabia’s state owned; Saudi Aramco has officially raised the September selling price of Arab Light Crude for the customers in by 20 cents to $2 barrel above the regional Oman Dubai benchmark. This increase, albeit less than expected, reflects the kingdom’s confidence in demand recovery. Despite a dip in profits in its the second quarter of 2024 by 3.4%, the State-owned company continues…
“María Corina Machado (center) stands next to Delsa Solorzano (third from left), leader of the opposition Encuentro Ciudadano party, during a protest in Caracas on 3 August against the presidential election results. Photograph: Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images.”
