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Houthis at a Glance

The Houthis are an armed political and religious group which champions Yemen's Shia Muslim minority, the Zaidis. The Houthis routinely use child soldiers in combat, impose a regressive code of Sharia, have been accused of enslaving African migrants, and are about to be re-classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State.Read More

What’s happening in Bangladesh? Student protest that led to PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster explained | The Independent

Deadly protests end Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year grip on power, sending her in exile

Report: Iran Could Rethink Israel Attack Amid Strong Diplomatic Pressure from US | Times of Israel

Show of US military strength could play role in Tehran lessening its threat, report claims, alongside Iran’s understanding that bomb that killed Hamas leader detonated remotely

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance | AP News

Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader in a dramatic sign of the power of the Palestinian militant group’s hardline wing after his predecessor was killed in a presumed Israeli strike in Iran.

Indy journalist surrenders in antisemitic vandalism spree targeting Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish board members | AMNY

Indy journalist surrenders in antisemitic vandalism spree targeting Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish board members

‘I Am Proud of My Faith’: Shapiro’s Fiery Speech Ends on a Personal Note | NYTimes

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania rallied Democrats in his home state behind the Democratic ticket after the conclusion of a vice-presidential search that prompted intense public scrutiny of his views on Israel.

Cori Bush becomes second Squad member ousted in a primary | Politico

The second-term Democrat from Missouri was defeated by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell after millions in outside spending by a pro-Israel group.