Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen; rebels retaliate with missile launch

Suspicion for the attack on the Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas immediately fell on the Houthis, particularly as a security firm said it appeared bomb-carrying drone boats hit the ship after it was targeted by small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The rebels' media reported on the attack but did not claim it

07 July, 2025 04:16 PM | Dubai | AP

A Palestinian boy checks the rubble of a residential house in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Pic/AFP

Iran reopens airspace following recent conflict with Israel and US

Iran has reopened most of its airspace and airports, which were closed on June 13 due to conflict with Israel. Major airports such as Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini are operational for domestic and international flights from 5 am to 6 pm daily, while Isfahan and Tabriz will rejoin once their infrastructure is ready

04 July, 2025 05:45 PM | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent