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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida, and the World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa, injuring a crew member. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X, adding that he and WHO colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave.” He didn’t mention the source of the bombardment. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military said it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports at Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib along with power stations. It didn’t immediately respond to questions about Tedros’ statement. The latest strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “the Houthis too will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned.” Netanyahu monitored the new strikes along with military leaders, his government said. The Iran-backed Houthis’ media outlet confirmed the strikes in a Telegram post but gave no immediate details. The U.S. military also has targeted the Houthis in Yemen in recent days. The United Nations has noted that the ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid. Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in Tel Aviv. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. 5 journalists killed in Gaza Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the territory’s Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said that all were militants posing as reporters. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists were working for the local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel, which ignited the war. The Israeli military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, had confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups operate political, media and charitable operations in addition to their armed wings. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. Sobbing young men attended the funeral outside the hospital. The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them. The Committee to Protect Journalists says that more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn’t allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel has banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accused six of its Gaza reporters of being militants. The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Another Israeli soldier killed Separately, Israel’s military said that a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza early Thursday. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation more than a year ago. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in an attack on nearby army bases and farming communities. They killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Israel’s air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities have been women and children, but doesn’t say how many of the dead were fighters. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The offensive has caused widespread destruction and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid tent camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said that it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid.
A man who was arrested in Broward County in August has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Lyft driver in Texas and forcing her to drive to South Florida, where he said he intended to kidnap a social media influencer in order to demand a multi-million dollar ransom. Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to kidnapping, carjacking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. He faces up to life in prison, federal prosecutors said in a news release Thursday afternoon. It was shortly before 10:30 p.m. Aug. 16 when the victim, a woman working as a Lyft driver, picked up Pastran Hernandez in the Arlington, Texas, area, according to a factual proffer, the facts of the case agreed on by the defense and prosecutors. Pastran Hernandez had entered his drop-off location as a gas station that looked closed when they arrived. Soon afterward, the woman said she heard a click and saw Pastran Hernandez holding what she thought was a gun. Investigators later determined it was an airsoft or BB gun, the factual proffer said. She offered up her belongings, but Pastran Hernandez told her he would tie her up and put her in the back of her Honda. He told her to start driving to Florida and allowed her to drive as long as she went the speed limit and followed his orders, the factual proffer said. During the trip to Florida, Pastran Hernandez found that the woman had an unloaded gun in her car. He found her ammunition, which she kept separately, loaded it and kept the gun on him throughout the kidnapping, the factual proffer said. They stopped at multiple gas stations, and he would take the car keys to prevent her from escaping. Rideshare driver kidnapped at gunpoint in Texas and forced to drive to South Florida He forced the woman to call her family about 11 a.m. the next day to tell them she was taking “a long work trip” so they would not question why she was gone. Pastran Hernandez himself drove the car sometimes, keeping the woman’s gun on him while she rested, the factual proffer said. Pastran Hernandez and the woman arrived in Miami Beach on Aug. 18, where he “surveilled” the home of a social media influencer, who he told the woman he planned to also kidnap, or a relative of the influencer, for a $3 million ransom, according to the factual proffer. On Aug. 19, Pastran Hernandez forced the Lyft driver to go to a dollar store in Hialeah in Miami-Dade County to buy supplies, the factual proffer said. The woman was in the bathroom when police officers arrived and Pastran Hernandez ran. Officers found him a few hours later at a park in Hollywood with the woman’s loaded handgun in his bag, the factual proffer said. He had a backpack inside the victim’s car that had airsoft or BB guns, knives and kidnapping supplies. Pastran Hernandez will be sentenced on Feb. 20, court records show.
poLight ASA to Sponsor, Speak and Exhibit Tunable Optics Advancements at SPIE AR|VR|MR 2025As India bids farewell to this monumental figure, his contributions to the nation will continue to inspire future generations PTC Web Desk: Dr Manmohan Singh, who served two terms as the Prime Minister of India and a distinguished economist, passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, 2024. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economics, with the nation mourning the loss of one of its most respected leaders. Dr Manmohan Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was a visionary economist credited with steering India through transformative economic reforms. His leadership and wisdom left an indelible mark on the nation’s growth and development, earning him global recognition. He was a man of integrity, humility, and foresight, whose contributions have shaped the political, economic, and social landscape of modern India. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Dr Singh’s journey from a refugee after Partition of India to the highest political office in the country is a testament to his resilience and intellect. He earned a first-class degree in Economics from Panjab University and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge and Oxford. His academic excellence laid the foundation for his career in public service. Dr Manmohan Singh’s pivotal role in India’s economic reforms began in 1991 when he was appointed Finance Minister under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. Faced with a severe balance of payments crisis, he implemented bold economic liberalisation policies that opened up the Indian economy to the world. His decisions to devalue the rupee, remove industrial licensing, and encourage foreign investments set India on a path of rapid economic growth. His tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 saw a period of unprecedented economic growth. Dr Singh led India through a global financial crisis in 2008 with his calm and prudent decision-making. Under his leadership, India became one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. He also introduced landmark social initiatives such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the Right to Education Act, which improved the lives of millions of Indians. As Prime Minister, Dr Singh also played a crucial role in shaping India’s foreign policy. He was instrumental in the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal of 2008, which ended India’s nuclear isolation and strengthened its energy sector. His diplomacy in managing relations with neighbouring countries like Pakistan and China was characterised by cautious optimism and efforts toward peace, despite the complexities involved. Dr Singh’s legacy goes beyond his economic and political achievements. He was known for his humility and dignity in a political landscape often marred by controversy and conflict. His leadership was defined by a commitment to democratic values, national unity, and secularism. Dr Singh’s long and distinguished career, marked by his dedication to public service, was not without its challenges. His government faced scandals like the 2G spectrum scam and the coal allocation controversy, but throughout his tenure, Dr Singh’s personal integrity remained unquestioned. In his final years, Dr Singh withdrew from active politics due to health concerns, but he remained a source of counsel and guidance for the nation. His last public appearance was in January 2024, at the launch of his daughter’s book, and he retired from the Rajya Sabha in April 2024. Dr Manmohan Singh’s passing leaves a void in Indian politics. His life and work stand as a beacon of public service, economic foresight, and dedication to the betterment of the nation. He is survived by his family, who are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As India bids farewell to this monumental figure, his contributions to the nation will continue to inspire future generations. - With inputs from agencies
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