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Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV
That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.
India’s Modi calls for empowerment of Global South at BRICS Summit
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an overhaul of global governance.
Manchester United vs Man City: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups
Premier League leaders Manchester City gear up for their first derby under new boss Enzo Maresca against rivals United.
Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack
OPINION: 25 years on, a nation still mourns
A moment to remember those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago yesterday.
Yemen government forces say Houthi ‘members, vehicles’ targeted in Mocha
Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.
Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour
Israel's destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza has forced Palestinians to rent generators by the hour.
Houthis celebrate seizing control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
China’s marriage crisis: The search for love
101 East explores how ancient traditions are getting a modern makeover as young Chinese seek new ways to find love.
Israel-Lebanon talks postponed as explosions rock southern Lebanon
President Aoun says 'no new negotiations with Israel at the moment'.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health covera
Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years
Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
U.S. President Donald Trump has held talks in Dublin with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin during a weekend visit centered on a major golf tournament.
Far-right protesters rally against Islam on 9/11 anniversary
A far-right Islamophobic rally was held outside New York City Hall on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Man City’s Donnarumma
Two men jailed after Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma and his now wife attacked in Paris home during PSG stint.
Saudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack: What happened
Baghdad launches investigation, closes border after confirming strike came from Iraqi territory.