Yemen vows retaliation
The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement condemns the killing of the Yemeni prime minister and several other cabinet ministers by the Israeli regime. The Yemeni leader honored the martyrs of the recent attack saying that these sacrifices will only strengthen his nation's determination and steadfastness. He emphasized that the Yemeni people refuse to be enslaved by the Zionist plan. The Ansarullah leader praised the unprecedented mobilization of the Yemeni people, calling them patient and steadfast, unwavering in their support for Palestine. He went on to say that Yemen's military operations against the Zionist regime, including missile and drone strikes, and a naval blockade, will continue relentlessly.
Gaza aid flotilla
The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade of the war-torn Gaza Strip. Departing from the Spanish port city of Barcelona, the Flotilla marks the largest maritime challenge to Israel’s siege since 2007. This mission aims to open a corridor of much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians suffering under Israel’s military assault and starvation campaign. Over 50 ships are participating, sailing from countries including Spain, Greece, and Italy. Before departure, organizers held a press conference, stressing that Israel’s starvation of Palestinians must not be ignored.
SCO summit in China
Heads of state and delegations from more than 20 nations are converging in China for the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the largest in the bloc’s history. The two-day summit is taking place in Tianjin, a northern Chinese city on the Bohai Sea where president Xi welcomed world leaders. Among the attendees is Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who arrived in China earlier today for the gathering. Before his departure, Pezeshkian described the SCO summit as an important opportunity to strengthen multilateralism and deepen regional cooperation. The SCO was initially established in 1996 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. In 2001, the group evolved into its current form, expanding its member states and scope to address broader political, economic and security issues.