Ten Dead and Dozens Injured in New Year’s Eve Incident in Louisiana

Ten Dead and Dozens Injured in New Year’s Eve Incident in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — On January 1, 2025, city authorities reported that at least ten people were killed and around 30 others injured when a vehicle crashed into a crowd during New Year’s Eve celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans police confirmed they were responding to a sign...

US Treasury Department Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers

US Treasury Department Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers

On December 30, 2024, the US Treasury Department revealed it had been the target of a cyberattack orchestrated by state-sponsored Chinese hackers, according to an internal document. The breach allowed the hackers to bypass security measures and access non-classified documents after compromising...

Intense Clashes Erupt in Taiz Following Houthi Attacks

Intense Clashes Erupt in Taiz Following Houthi Attacks

On the evening of December 29, 2024, violent clashes broke out between Yemeni army forces and Houthi militants, designated as a terrorist group by the international community, across several battlefronts in Taiz Province, southwestern Yemen. Colonel Abdullah Abdul Wahid, commander of the 40th F...

Protest in Al-Hodeidah Demands End to Houthi Attacks on Civilians

Protest in Al-Hodeidah Demands End to Houthi Attacks on Civilians

On December 28, 2024, a protest in the city of Hays, located in southern Al-Hodeidah governorate, called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Mission in Yemen (UNMHA), to pressure the Houthi movement to cease its attacks on civilians using artillery and drones. P...

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

On December 17, 2024, the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, announced plans to host a seminar, including an online session, focused on "Maritime Security in the Red Sea." They have reached out to shipping companies for assistance with ideas ...

Syrian Opposition Forces Advance Near Aleppo, 242 Casualties Reported

Syrian Opposition Forces Advance Near Aleppo, 242 Casualties Reported

Aleppo, Syria – Intense fighting in northern Syria has resulted in at least 242 deaths since Wednesday, as opposition forces launch a large-scale offensive against government troops, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Friday. The Observatory previously reported around...

Iranian General Killed in Opposition Attack in Syria

Iranian General Killed in Opposition Attack in Syria

Syria – On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Iranian General Kiomars Borhashemi was killed during an opposition assault on Syrian government positions. The attack was led by opposition groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which targeted 12 towns and villages in Aleppo province under the contro...

Yemeni Army Thwarts Houthi Attack in Western Dhale

Yemeni Army Thwarts Houthi Attack in Western Dhale

On Monday, November 25, 2024, military sources reported that the Yemeni Army successfully repelled an attack by Houthi militants, designated as a terrorist organization, targeting military positions in the northwestern part of Dhale Governorate, southern Yemen. According to the official Yemeni ...

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

On November 19, 2024, a U.S. State Department official expressed significant concerns regarding Russia's serious engagement with the Houthi movement, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. This statement was reported by Business Insider. The official indicated that...