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20 March

Israel Says Investigating UN Worker’s Death in Gaza

Israel launched an investigation into a UN worker's death in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a foreign ministry spokesman said, after the military denied responsibility for the deadly blast.

18 March

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Exile partnered for designing Mine Countermeasure (MCM) solutions.

Giulia Bernacchi

Exail to Develop Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Solutions With UAE Partners

Exail will develop next-generation autonomous Mine Countermeasure (MCM) solutions partnering with companies in the UAE.

18 March

Defense Ministry forces of the new Syrian government shell border towns of Lebanon from al-Qusayr, Syria on March 18, 2023. The clashes between Syria and Lebanon, that have reportedly left 10 people dead and 52 wounded, erupted when three Syrian soldiers were killed in Lebanon. Syrian government claims the three were kidnapped, taken into Lebanon, and killed by Hezbollah, but Hezbollah denies involvement. Syria and Lebanon agreed on a ceasefire after two days of clashes. (Photo by Mohamad Daboul / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon Says Seven Killed in Clashes on Syria Border

The Lebanese health ministry on Monday said at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded in clashes on the border with Syria that erupted the previous night.

18 March

Staff Writer With AFP

220 Reported Dead as Israel Pounds Gaza in Most Intense Strikes Since Ceasefire

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.

17 March

Saudi Arabia's first Avante 2200-class, dubbed the Al Jubail

Rojoef Manuel

Navantia Begins Construction of Saudi Arabia’s Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette

Spanish defense contractor Navantia has cut the steel of the Royal Saudi Naval Force’s seventh Avante 2200-class corvette at its shipyard in San Fernando.

17 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Blast From Suspected Old Bomb in Syria Kills 16

A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defense officials said Sunday.

17 March

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

16 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Told US Not to ‘Use Force’ in Yemen and Begin Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call Saturday that all sides should refrain from the "use of force" in Yemen.

16 March