Mitchell Prothero
US and UK Carry Out Air Strikes in Yemen, Houthis Vow Revenge
Attacks were launched by the U.S. and U.K. on strategic Houthi rebel targets in Yemen on Thursday as the Gaza conflict spreads to the Red Sea.
US Military Showdown Imminent in Red Sea as UN Issues Final Warning
The United Nations Security Council has called on Yemen’s Houthi rebel group to cease attacks in the Red Sea, with military action an option, an official told Vice News.
Bombs, Kidnappings, and Jailbreaks: Ecuador Slides Into Chaos
The kidnapping of four police officers, violence and riots were sparked after convicted gang leader 'Fito' vanished from prison in the South American country beset by cocaine cartels and a rocketing murder rate.
US Warns Military Action Being Prepared Against Houthis in Red Sea
The US and its allies say that damage to the world economy could be grave if the Houthi attacks on the vital shipping lane continue.
Assassination of Hamas Leader in Lebanon Has Israel Bracing for Retaliation
While Israel has not officially taken responsibility for the drone strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, Israeli and U.S. officials told VICE News they expect the situation to escalate.
Arrests in Alleged-Hamas Plots on Jewish Targets Has European Security Officials Worried
While details are scarce in two sets of arrests "the situation in Gaza has raised fears of terrorist incidents in Europe" a counterterrorism official told VICE News.
Most Wanted Gangster Found with Cocaine, Guns, and Top Judge’s Ex-Wife
Police found one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers, Mladen Samardzija, in a luxury pad with drugs, guns and the ex-wife of a top government aide in Bosnia. The arrest comes alongside a U.S. clampdown on corruption and gangsterism in the region.
Turkey Warns Israel About Assassinating Hamas Members in its Territory
Turkish President Recep Erdogan made the comments after leaked tapes from Israel suggested plans to target Hamas around the globe.
Far-Right Politician Arrested for Kidnapping, Killing Two, Including Teenage Girl
Ljupco Palevski was arrested in Turkey days after fleeing North Macedonia.
Stop Setting Fire to Things in Parliament, Angry Albanian Politicians Told
Fires and smoke bombs lit by rival politicians halt series of key debates in Albania's parliament.
Somali Pirates Tried to Hijack an Israeli-Owned Ship. Security Officials Are Perplexed.
While a tenuous ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war holds, security and diplomatic officials are closely monitoring other incidents in the region.
Israel Agrees to Four-Day Ceasefire For Release of 50 Hostages, Mostly Children
Hamas, which also secured the release of 150 Palestinians, has called the swap a victory. Israel says the prisoners it will release were carefully vetted.