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US Denies Being at War with Houthis; Biden Acknowledges Ineffectiveness of Strikes in Stopping Attacks

Remarks after US conducted its fifth round of strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Asylum Fears Rise as White House Hints at Border Deal | TOME

Biden White House wants lawmakers to approve Ukraine aid, which Republicans have premised on new asylum restrictions.

Egyptian and Dutch leaders meet to discuss Middle East security

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has discussed developments in the Middle East in a phone call with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The Egyptian leader spoke about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, highlighting his country’s efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave. He warned that a prolonging of the Israel-Hamas war could lead to an expansion of the conflict, jeopardizing regional and international security.

US Justice Dept: ‘Critical Failures’ in Uvalde School Shooting Response

Report cites failed communication and leadership in police response to mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

US Supreme Court’s Impact on 2024 Presidential Election | TOME

With a conservative majority on the bench, experts warn the justices could face scrutiny as they weigh election cases.

Ukraine’s Winter Fades, New Russian Tactics Bring Destruction | TOME

Ukraine's latest winter hardly resembles the cold season of 2022 beset by blackouts, but Russian attacks persist.

Israeli Strike Kills 16 in Southern Gaza; No Update on Medicines for Hostages | TOME

RAFAH: An Israeli airstrike on a home killed 16 people, half of them children, in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, medics said early Thursday. The military continued to strike targets in areas of the besieged territory where it has told civilians to seek refuge. There was meanwhile no word on whether medicines that entered the territory Wednesday as part of a deal brokered by France and Qatar had been distributed to dozens hostages with chronic illnesses who are being held by Hamas.

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