President Donald Trump praised the Houthis for their “bravery” despite their attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global markets. The Trump administration intensified attacks on the Houthis, initially started by President Joe Biden, leading to an agreement to leave U.S. shipping interests alone. This campaign cost the U.S. approximately $750 million. Trump expressed confidence in the Houthis’ promise to cease attacks, despite concerns from human rights activists about civilian casualties. Ava Sinclair 08/05/2025 5:30 am
World leaders reacted to India’s strikes with calls for restraint and peace. President Trump expressed hope for a quick resolution, while Secretary of State Rubio echoed this sentiment. China urged calm and restraint, and Israel supported India’s right to self-defense. The UN called for maximum military restraint, warning against escalation. Following the strikes, both India and Pakistan accused each other of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, with casualties reported on both sides. Tensions have been high since an April attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. Ava Sinclair 07/05/2025 10:30 pm
A senior Houthi official refuted US President Trump’s claim that the Houthis “capitulated” by agreeing to a ceasefire, asserting that the US “backed down” instead. Chief negotiator Mohammed Abdul Salam stated that the US and Houthis agreed to stop targeting each other after intensified US strikes in response to Houthi attacks on shipping. The deal excludes ending attacks on Israel, which has retaliated against Yemen. The Houthis, controlling north-western Yemen since 2014, support Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict and have targeted vessels in the Red Sea, claiming to target those linked to Israel, the US, or the UK. Noah Prescott 07/05/2025 3:30 pm
A study by scientists in Israel and the U.S. explored how knowing one’s Alzheimer’s risk affects behavior. Participants underwent PET scans to assess their risk. Regardless of results, mental health remained stable, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle habits decreased. Alzheimer’s, affecting over 7 million Americans, is characterized by amyloid beta plaque buildup in the brain. The study involved 199 healthy individuals aged 40+ with a family history of Alzheimer’s, aiming to understand the impact of risk knowledge on a larger, cognitively healthy group. Caleb Holloway 07/05/2025 2:00 pm
World leaders reacted to India’s strikes with calls for restraint and peace. President Trump expressed hope for a quick resolution, while Secretary of State Rubio echoed this sentiment. China labeled the operation “regrettable” and urged calm. Israel supported India’s right to self-defense. The UN called for “maximum military restraint,” warning against escalation. Tensions rose after an attack in Pahalgam, India, which India blamed on Pakistan, leading to increased military actions and exchanges along their border. Penelope Kingsley 07/05/2025 8:30 am
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu plans an intense offensive in Gaza to capture territory and defeat Hamas, aiming to rescue hostages. The operation, delayed until after Trump’s Middle East trip, risks deepening divisions within Israel, increasing Palestinian casualties, and drawing global condemnation. The plan involves relocating over two million Gazans to a small southern area, with humanitarian aid potentially managed by private firms, a move criticized by the UN. The ongoing blockade has already led to severe humanitarian concerns, with Britain and the EU opposing the offensive. Ava Sinclair 07/05/2025 8:30 am
Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting Sanaa’s international airport and power plants, following a Houthi missile strike on Israel’s airport. The strikes, the second in two days, disabled Sanaa’s airport. Israel warned civilians to evacuate the area. Footage showed smoke over Sanaa, with no immediate casualty reports. Earlier, Israel targeted Hodeida, killing at least one and wounding 35. The Houthis had launched a missile near Tel Aviv’s airport, injuring four and briefly halting flights. Ava Sinclair 06/05/2025 10:00 pm
Malnutrition is rising in Gaza as the Israeli blockade enters its third month, severely impacting food supplies. In Nasser hospital, five-month-old Siwar Ashour struggles due to a lack of proper nutrition. Her mother, Najwa, highlights the scarcity of food since Siwar’s birth, affecting her ability to breastfeed. Siwar, weighing just over 2kg, relies on scarce formula milk. The blockade has restricted international journalists from independently reporting in Gaza. Ava Sinclair 06/05/2025 10:00 pm
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that Gaza will be “entirely destroyed” and its Palestinian population will “leave in great numbers to third countries,” raising concerns of ethnic cleansing. This follows Israel’s approval of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, aiming to conquer and hold Gaza. Global outrage ensued, with the UK opposing any annexation. Hamas rejected truce talks, urging international intervention against Israel’s blockade. Israel plans to relocate Gaza’s population for “protection,” but Egypt and Jordan refuse to accept refugees, fearing complicity in ethnic cleansing. Ava Sinclair 06/05/2025 10:00 pm
President Trump announced the U.S. will cease bombing Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, who agreed to stop disrupting Middle Eastern shipping lanes. The U.S. had intensified strikes to protect Red Sea shipping, raising civilian casualty concerns. In a meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, Trump stated the Houthis expressed a desire to cease hostilities. Despite no immediate Houthi response, Trump trusts their commitment to halt attacks. The Houthis had targeted Israel and Red Sea shipping following Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Ava Sinclair 06/05/2025 6:30 pm
