Middle East
Biden conveys 'deep concerns' to Israeli premier about possible Rafah offensive
US president, Benjamin Netanyahu agree to have their teams meet soon in Washington to discuss ways for targeting Hamas, securing Egypt-Gaza border without operation in Rafah, says White House
US destroys Houthi targets in Red Sea in 'self-defense'
US Central Command says it determined that weapons presented an 'imminent threat' to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in region
Japan reviewing decision to suspend UNRWA funding: Foreign minister
Tokyo has halted funding for UNRWA 'tentatively,' says Yoko Kamikawa, adding Japan provides aid materials to Gaza through other international organizations
Ground invasion of Rafah would be 'catastrophic': Doctors Without Borders
Israeli plans to carry out military operation in southern Gaza city 'must not be allowed to happen,’ says MSF secretary general
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Council members urge caution, restraint to avoid further escalation of situation in Red Sea and broader region
Israeli minister calls for expanding West Bank settlement activity due to EU sanctions
EU foreign policy chief says bloc reached 'political agreement' to sanction extremist Israeli settlers