The death toll from an Israeli strike on Yemen's rebel-held port of Hodeida climbed to six, Huthi health authorities said on Sunday, as the rebel group's leader threatened an escalation in attacks.

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Houthi rebels have pledged a significant response following an Israeli airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, resulting in six fatalities, according to Houthi health authorities. This incident marks a new escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Israel, with Israel stating it was a reaction to a drone attack on Tel Aviv by the Yemen-based group.

Israeli forces intercepted a ballistic missile believed to have been aimed at the port city of Eilat by the Houthis, preventing any damage. The ongoing exchange of attacks has intensified tensions, with Israel claiming the Houthis have conducted numerous assaults in recent months. The recent operations signify the first lethal strike on an Israeli citizen by the Houthis and Israel's initial direct military action within Yemeni territory.

Hodeidah's port is a critical point for the distribution of humanitarian aid and potentially a conduit for Iranian arms to the Iran-backed Houthis. The conflict has severely impacted Yemen’s civilian population, reliant on aid delivered through the port. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed a stance of robust retaliation against any form of aggression, emphasizing Israel's commitment to its defense. Amid the Gaza war, there are growing concerns that the situation could escalate into a broader regional conflict, exacerbated by actions from the Houthis and Hezbollah in support of Palestine.



Houthi rebels vow 'huge response' to Israeli strike

Firefighters tried to control the flames, still burning hours after the Israeli strikes on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. That was in response to Friday's drone attack on Tel Aviv launched by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. And on Sunday, the tit-for-tat attacks continued. The Houthis say they successfully fired several ballistic missiles towards the Israeli port city of Eilat. The Israeli army says it detected and shot down a single missile, preventing any damage. The back-and-forth strikes are a new escalation of tensions between the Houthis and Israel. Israel says the Houthis have launched hundreds of attacks against it in recent months. But Friday's was the first that killed an Israeli citizen, while Saturday's port strike was the first time Israeli forces directly targeted Yemeni territory. Hodeidah is believed to be an important entry point for Iranian weapons destined for the Iran-backed Houthis, but it's also where humanitarian aid enters Yemen, assistance that's desperately needed by the millions of civilians affected by the decade-old war between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government. We were shocked and terrified by today's bombing. This Israeli attack has further depleted our fuel and essential supplies needed by the citizens and the people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will not hesitate to respond to any aggression. I have a message for Israel's enemies. Make no mistake, we will protect ourselves in every way, on every front. Anyone who harms us will pay a very heavy price for their aggression. Since the war in Gaza began, there have been fears that simmering tensions on other fronts could also spill over into full-scale war, as the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon pledge to continue targeting Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.

China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption.

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China expels nine senior officials from Communist Party

The United States is sending the two survivors of a Thursday (October 18) strike in the Caribbean to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador to be detained and prosecuted, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday.

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U.S. will repatriate survivors of Caribbean strike, Trump says

The two sides have agreed to hold follow-up talks in Qatar to establish conditions and a framework for lasting peace, bringing an end to a week of deadly cross border skirmishes, which have killed dozens of people.

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France's world-famous Louvre museum in Paris was forced to close on Sunday after thieves broke into Apollo Gallery and stole valuable crown jewels.

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Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist

U.S. President Donald Trump's critics took to the streets Saturday, with millions nationwide participating in "No Kings" rallies, protesting Trump's demonstrations of power.

Anti-Trump "No Kings" protests held across U.S.

The Trump administration is awaiting word from the Supreme Court after asking it to allow the immediate deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. A lower court blocked the move.

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Tensions rising in Portland, Oregon over immigration tactics

President Trump posted a video of a U.S. military strike on a submersible suspected of smuggling drugs. Two people were killed in the strike but the survivors were brought to a Navy ship. Trump says the U.S. will send the them back to their home countries for prosecution.

Trump says survivors of U.S. drug submersible will be sent home

The U.S. State Department issued a warning that Hamas appeared to be planning an attack 'against Palestinian civilians,' warning that such an attack would 'constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement'.

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Britain's Prince Andrew said on Friday he would give up using his title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behavior and connections to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Prince Andrew gives up title of Duke of York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy came to the White House on Friday looking for weapons to keep fighting his country's war with Russia, but met an American president who appears more intent on brokering a peace deal than upgrading Kyiv’s arsenal.

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In the aftermath of a destructive Typhoon Halong, historic floodwaters have destroyed remote communities across western Alaska, forcing hundreds of evacuations that could continue for days.

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Mass evacuations in Alaska after record floodwaters

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President Trump announced that he has commuted former New York Rep. George Santos' sentence on Friday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

President Trump commutes George Santos' sentence

The head of the World Trade Organization said on Thursday (October 16) she is urging the U.S. and China to de-escalate trade tensions, warning that a decoupling between the world's two largest economies could reduce global economic output by 7% over the longer-term.

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John Bolton pleaded not guilty at a Maryland federal court on Friday (October 17). This comes after the former Trump administration national security adviser was indicted on 18 counts for his alleged mishandling of classified information.

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Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Prince Andrew is giving up his royal titles. This comes after a posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre emerged.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. On Thursday, Trump spent more than two hours on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump set to meet with Zelenskyy

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At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured in widespread protests overnight in Peru against President Jose Jeri, who assumed power just days ago. The government will declare a state of emergency in Lima within hours and is preparing a package of measures to tackle rising insecurity.

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The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security.

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A federal judge overturned a Homeland Security decision to cut anti-terrorism funding for New York City. The ruling comes as the Trump administration faces lawsuits from Democratic governors over similar cuts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a "productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced plans for a meeting with Putin in Hungary.

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Israel said it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the ceasefire. A row over the return of bodies of hostages from Gaza retains the potential to upend the truce.

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Tumultuous scenes unfolded during the public viewing of late Kenyan Prime Minister Ralia Odinga's body. The 80-year-old's coffin was on its way to a Nairobi stadium when security forces fired tear gas and gunshots into the crowds. At least two people have reportedly been killed.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday after airstrikes and ground fighting ramped up tensions between the South Asian neighbors, leaving more than a dozen civilians dead and 100 wounded.

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