Yemen Houthis strike Abha airport amid Pompeo visit
One person was killed and seven wounded in an Houthi attack on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia as U S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to the region for Iran talks. The incident followed broader regional tensions including sanctions and threats of force.
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US plan for Mideast peace draws broad criticism abroad
The White House unveiled a $50 billion economic plan for Palestinians and regional projects, drawing sharp pushback from Palestinian leaders and veteran diplomats. Critics say the plan ignores political horizons and Israeli occupation, while no Palestinian participation is planned at the Bahrain workshop. Jordan and Egypt will attend at low levels as Netanyahu tours the West Bank Jordan Valley.
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Ethiopia military chief killed as Amhara coup attempt fails
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said military chief Gen Seare Mekonnen was shot dead by his bodyguard during a failed coup in Amhara region north of Addis Ababa. The regional governor and an adviser were killed and the attorney general wounded as rebels attacked a regional meeting. Police captured most attackers. brigadier at large. Ethiopian authorities shut down internet and fortified Addis Ababa as the crisis unfolded.
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