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A commercial ship came under fire near the coast of Yemen.
The United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations Agency said on Friday it had received reports of a ship being attacked south of the Yemeni coastal town of Nishtun.
It added: that shots were fired at the ship, adding that three boats were also seen, each with three or four people on board.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Eyewitnesses said today, Friday, that the fighting between the Sudanese army forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues in parts of the capital, Khartoum, on the first day of the renewal of the truce for an additional 72 hours.
Eyewitnesses said, according to “Sputnik” Agency, that the sounds of an explosion and the use of anti-aircraft guns were heard in separate parts of the capital, Khartoum, on the first day of the renewal of the truce.
On Thursday evening, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces announced their agreement to extend the truce for 72 hours.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Three pilots were killed when two attack helicopters of the US Army crashed in central Alaska, while they were returning from a training mission.
The army announced, according to news agencies, that the two planes crashed after their participation in military exercises in Alaska, in the second such accident in less than a month.
The army statement quoted the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division as saying that the two Apache helicopters crashed near Hili, Alaska.
He added: The incident is under investigation, and more information will be revealed when it becomes available.
A similar incident occurred in late March, when two US Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a training flight in Kentucky, killing all 9 soldiers on board.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Sharjah FC was crowned champion of the 2022 -2023 UAE President’s Cup. The team clinched the trophy, the 10th in its history, for the second consecutive time after an exciting final with Al-Ain at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today Friday.
Sharjah won the cup in a penalty shoot-out after the match had ended with a 1-1 draw.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Pope Francis has clearly outlined his vision on Europe and immigration in his first main speech during a visit to Hungary.
Addressing representatives of the Hungarian government and civil society at the former Carmelite monastery in Budapest on Friday, the head of the Catholic Church promoted the European dream and called for a humane approach in dealing with migrants and refugees.
Among other things, the Pope called to look for ways for Europe to welcome those fleeing conflict, poverty and climate change.
He said that the issue of migration is one of the topics that will affect everyone sooner or later, adding that it is important for Europe to provide safe and legal passages as well as common mechanisms in the face of a unique challenge, which cannot be contained by rejection, but must Embrace it.
Source: Bahrain News Agency