Fierce fighting in Yemen kills more than 140 as Houthis push toward key strait
Over 140 people have been killed in a day of intense fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Conflicts
Iran says it attacked US Navy drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it attacked a US Navy drone that "attempted to enter the protected area in the Strait of Hormuz" early Sunday, Iranian state media reports.
World
US and Iran exchange attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Centcom says
The United States has disabled three Iranian oil tankers, Centcom says. The attack was in response to an Iranian attack - and it was followed by further Iranian attacks.
World
Yemen fighting escalates as more than 100 reported dead in Houthi-government clashes
The long-running conflict in Yemen has flared up again, with more than 100 people reportedly killed.
Conflicts
Vance says US conflict with Iran is not a war as attacks continue
The ongoing fighting with Iran is not a war, says US Vice President JD Vance - after the US and Iran exchanged attacks all week.
Conflicts
Vance says he doubts Iran's claim US struck wedding party in attack on coastal town
At least four people were killed and about 60 injured when a projectile hit a house where a wedding party was being held on Tuesday. The United States has been blamed, but denies the accusations.
World
Oil prices rise to highest level since July as Middle East tensions push energy costs higher
New U.S. attacks on Iran and Iranian attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East are pushing up energy prices. The price of North Sea crude oil (Brent) is rising for the third trading day in a row - increasing upward pressure on gasoline and diesel prices at Swedish gas stations.
Business
Asian stock markets fall after fresh attacks near Strait of Hormuz
Stock markets in Asia continued to fall in Wednesday trading as attacks in the Middle East continued.
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