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How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis – Defense News

How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis  Defense NewsMore B-2 stealth bombers seen at US base in striking distance of Iran, Yemen  The Times of IsraelUS attacks kill 4 in Yemen as second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East  Al JazeeraAmerica steps up bombing the Houthis but lacks a clear strategy  The EconomistAfter two weeks of war, Houthis show no sign of surrender - analysis  The Jerusalem Post

Melania Trump honors women who bring ‘progress for all of humanity’ – ABC News

Melania Trump honors women who bring 'progress for all of humanity'  ABC NewsFirst Lady and Secretary Rubio at Int'l Women of Courage Awards  C-SPANSecretary of State’s 2025 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced  U.S. Department of State (.gov)Melania Trump honors eight ‘extraordinary women,’ including Israeli held in brutal captivity by Hamas  New York Post2025 International Women of Courage Award  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Jalisco cartel lures recruits with fake jobs through social platforms and kills those who resist – AP News

Jalisco cartel lures recruits with fake jobs through social platforms and kills those who resist  AP News2 ex-Mexican police officers arrested over alleged cartel killing site where bones, shoes were found  CBS NewsIn Mexico, enforced disappearance is a way of life  Al JazeeraA newly discovered killing site shocks Mexico  The EconomistSecret ovens and human remains: grisly Mexico killing site spotlights forced disappearances  The Guardian

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country – AP News

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country  AP NewsUS says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger  ReutersFresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis  Al JazeeraAfter debilitating strikes, Trump tells Houthis: Stop shooting at us and 'we will stop shooting at you'  Fox NewsOpinion | The Real Outrage In Yemen Is US War Crimes  Common Dreams

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials – ABC News

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials  ABC NewsDeadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand  JW.ORGWithout USAID, Myanmar Is Struggling to Recover From Its Massive Earthquake  Mother JonesWhat kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?  NPRSigns of life detected in quake-struck Bangkok skyscraper; death toll tops 2,000  KSL News

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics – AP News

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics  AP NewsScientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher along the French-Swiss border  ABC NewsCERN releases report on the feasibility of a possible Future Circular Collider  Home | CERNNo technical obstacles to new giant particle collider in Europe: CERN  Phys.orgIt’s One Particle Accelerator, Michael. What Could It Cost—$17 Billion?  Gizmodo

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Authorities close dozens of tourist resorts in Indian-controlled Kashmir following deadly attack – AP News

Authorities close dozens of tourist resorts in Indian-controlled Kashmir following deadly attack  AP NewsHope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack  BBCIndia shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review after attack  ReutersGrief, anger and a tourist exodus follow mass slaughter in Kashmir  Financial Times48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack  NDTV

Irish rappers Kneecap deny supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, apologize for remarks about killing politicians – CBS News

Irish rappers Kneecap deny supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, apologize for remarks about killing politicians  CBS NewsKneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different?  BBCKneecap's Eden Project gig cancelled amid row over 'kill MPs' comments  Sky NewsKneecap’s phoney punk act has been unmasked  The SpectatorJo Cox family says Kneecap offering ‘half an apology’ over alleged call to kill MPs  The Guardian

Japan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China’s growing aggression – AP News

Japan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China's growing aggression  AP NewsJapan, Vietnam pledge to support free trade as PM Ishiba visits Hanoi  ReutersJapan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions  Al JazeeraIshiba pledges deeper economic ties with Vietnam as Trump tariffs bite  The Japan TimesWhy China will be wary as US, Japan, Philippines forge closer security ties  South China Morning Post