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Yemen defies 'America's failure' to stop blockade of Red Sea

Since Oct. 2023, the government of Yemen, led by the organization Ansarallah, or the “Houthis,” has maintained a humanitarian blockade of the Red Sea in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Despite attempts by the US and UK to force Yemen to abandon its mission, the blockade has only intensified, escalating to include all US and Israeli shipping, and even the targeting of US warships….

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defies calls for his resignation – BBC News

Sri Lanka’s president will not be resigning, his government’s whip has told parliament. The declaration defies calls from the public and political opponents for Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down as the country is in economic crisis. Crowds have protested for weeks over lengthy power cuts and shortages of gas, food and other basic goods. The public anger has prompted nearly all Cabinet ministers to quit,…