Houthis Release Hostage Video Amidst Escalating Tensions
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have released a video featuring some of the individuals they are holding. Houthi officials have not yet commented on the potential release of these individuals. This advancement follows recent pledges by the rebels to target ships associated with companies having Israeli ties. Yesterday, Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, which was intercepted by Israeli defence systems.
U.S.-India Joint Satellite Launched
The inaugural joint satellite project between the United States and India was successfully launched from India’s southeastern coast this morning. This radar satellite, a collaborative effort between NASA and India’s space agency, is designed to map nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces. The culmination of over a decade of development, this mission represents a significant milestone in international space cooperation.
Ivory coast President Seeks Fourth term
Alassane Ouattara,the current president of the Ivory Coast,has announced his intention to pursue a fourth term in office. This announcement comes as multiple opposition candidates have been disqualified from participating in the upcoming October elections.Despite a two-term limit stipulated by Ivorian law, the nation’s highest judicial body previously upheld Ouattara’s argument that his term count was reset following the adoption of a new constitution in 2016.
Upcoming Events
- The U.S. Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce it’s latest interest rate decision in Washington, D.C. today.
- A mission carrying a Japanese, Russian, and U.S.crew is slated to launch to the International Space Station from Florida tomorrow.
- South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho hyun will hold discussions with U.S.Secretary of State marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
- A state of emergency in Myanmar is set to expire tomorrow,pending any renewal.
