Suspected Jordan strikes on Syria kill 10
US forces strike 14 missiles in Yemen
WASHINGTON, Jan 18: American forces carried out strikes on 14 missiles in Yemen that were ready to be launched and posed a threat to civilian and military vessels, the US military said Wednesday. US forces "conducted strikes on 14 Iran-backed Huthi missiles that were loaded to be fired in Huthi-controlled areas in Yemen. These missiles on launch rails presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels," Central Command said in a statement on social media. —AFP
Ukraine starts to rebuild towns, cities
KYIV, Jan 18: An excavator belches out fumes as it clears earth and rubble from between the train and bus stations in the Ukrainian town of Trostianets to make way for a reimagined transport hub. Badly damaged in fighting with Russian forces almost two years ago, Trostianets is one of six settlements being rebuilt with state funds in a pilot programme to develop the skills and experience needed for a far broader reconstruction drive later. —Reuters
News in Brief (2024-01-19)
FE Team | Published: January 18, 2024 22:30:07
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