Biden nets landslide victory in South Carolina Democratic primary, over 95% of votes
Biden’s overwhelming margin of victory left no question about who Democratic voters want to be on the ballot in November.
U.S. and Britain strike Yemen’s Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants
The United States and Britain struck 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.
Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, son of Italy’s last king, dies aged 86
Vittorio Emanuele’s parents, Umberto II and Maria Jose, ruled over Italy for just over a month before the family headed into its long exile.
Northern Ireland appoints Irish nationalist as First Minister in historic shift
Michelle O’Neill, a member of the Sinn Fein party, was appointed as a delayed result of a 2022 election in what could be a step toward Irish unification.
Ukraine’s SBU hits Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in drone attack, source says
Two Ukrainian drones struck the Volgograd oil refinery in southern Russia in an operation conducted by the SBU security service, a source told Reuters.
Hamas deploys police, distributes funds in sign of resurgence in Gaza areas Israeli troops have left
Hamas has begun deploying police forces and making partial salary payments to some of its civil servants in Gaza City in recent days.
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and the militias it backs, reportedly killing more than 30 people.
Turkey central bank chief quits, citing need to protect her family
Hafize Gaye Erkan resigned on Friday, citing a need to protect her family amid a “reputation assassination.”
Meta’s Zuckerberg sees $28 billion windfall after shares rocket
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth is now $165 billion, making him richer than Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
U.S. strikes more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in initial barrage of retaliatory attacks
The military action is a significant escalation in Washington’s bid to deter the growing threat from Iran-backed groups across the Middle East.
