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Jan
12
Economy / Jobs / Business

2024 missile strikes in Yemen The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to attacks on internat

2024 missile strikes in Yemen The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to attacks on international trade in the Red Sea. Explosions are reported in the capital Sanaa and port city of Al Hudaydah, with at least ten Houthi militants killed. (BBC News) (AP) (Bloomberg) U.S. officials confirm that more than a dozen Houthi sites have been targeted with Tomahawk missiles launched from U.S. Navy warships and fighter jets. The military targets allegedly included logistical hubs, air defence systems, and weapons storage locations. (AP)

Jan
12
Economy / Jobs / Business

The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to attacks on international trade in the Red Sea.

The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to attacks on international trade in the Red Sea. Explosions are reported in the capital Sanaa and port city of Al Hudaydah, with at least ten Houthi militants killed. (BBC News) (AP) (Bloomberg)

Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

Az-Za'ayyem checkpoint shooting One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement

Az-Za'ayyem checkpoint shooting One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim in the occupied West Bank. Two gunmen are killed by Israeli soldiers, while a third is killed in a chase afterwards. (The National News) (Times of Israel)

Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israel–Hamas war 40 people are killed and 100 others are injured in Israeli airstrikes against residential buildings in Deir al-Bal

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israel–Hamas war 40 people are killed and 100 others are injured in Israeli airstrikes against residential buildings in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera) Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present) Az-Za'ayyem checkpoint shooting One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim in the occupied West Bank. Two gunmen are killed by Israeli soldiers, while a third is killed in a chase afterwards. (The National News) (Times of Israel)

Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present) Az-Za'ayyem checkpoint shooting One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Pal

Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present) Az-Za'ayyem checkpoint shooting One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim in the occupied West Bank. Two gunmen are killed by Israeli soldiers, while a third is killed in a chase afterwards. (The National News) (Times of Israel)

Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim in the occupie

One Israeli is killed and 11 others are seriously injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinians near the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim in the occupied West Bank. Two gunmen are killed by Israeli soldiers, while a third is killed in a chase afterwards. (The National News) (Times of Israel)

Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

2024 Iran–Israel conflict, Israel–Hezbollah clashes A Hezbollah rocket strikes Yuval, northern Israel.(Times of Israel) Two Hezbollah militants killed and three

2024 Iran–Israel conflict, Israel–Hezbollah clashes A Hezbollah rocket strikes Yuval, northern Israel.(Times of Israel) Two Hezbollah militants killed and three injured in Israeli drone strike on an apartment building in Kfar Remen.(Times of Israel) Red Sea crisis A Palau-flagged cargo ship en route to Egypt is set on fire after being hit by an anti-ship missile in the Gulf of Aden, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. No casualties are reported. (AP)

Feb
29
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip Flour massacre At least 112 people are killed and 760 others are wounded in Gaza City after Israeli forces f

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip Flour massacre At least 112 people are killed and 760 others are wounded in Gaza City after Israeli forces fire on civilians receiving humanitarian aid. (AP) (Washington Post) (BBC) Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present) Two Israelis are shot and killed in an attack at a gas station near Eli, West Bank. (Times of Israel)

Apr
05
Economy / Jobs / Business

Armenia–European Union relations Armenia and the European Union agree on a landmark deal to support the Armenian economy over the next four years following high

Armenia–European Union relations Armenia and the European Union agree on a landmark deal to support the Armenian economy over the next four years following high-level talks in Brussels. The €270m support package is designed to help Armenia become less dependent on Russia. (Politico)

Apr
09
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Israel–Turkey relations The Turkish Trade Ministry announces that it will suspend the export of 54 categories of goods

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Israel–Turkey relations The Turkish Trade Ministry announces that it will suspend the export of 54 categories of goods to Israel in response to Israel banning Turkey from participating in humanitarian air drops over the Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera)

Apr
19
Economy / Jobs / Business

2024 Iran–Israel conflict 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran Missiles are launched by the Israel Defense Forces towards Isfahan, Iran.

2024 Iran–Israel conflict 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran Missiles are launched by the Israel Defense Forces towards Isfahan, Iran. Locations in Iraq and Syria are also attacked by Israel. (Al Jazeera) (Times of Israel) (The Washington Post) The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade tells its citizens to leave Israel, citing a high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks. (Times of Israel)

May
02
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Israel–Turkey relations Turkey suspends all trade with Israel in response to their conduct in the war in Gaza and deman

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Israel–Turkey relations Turkey suspends all trade with Israel in response to their conduct in the war in Gaza and demands that humanitarian aid be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip uninterrupted, after previously suspending some exports to Israel in April. (The Guardian) (Reuters)

May
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

Human trafficking in India The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation arrests four people linked to a network of human traffickers who have been luring young me

Human trafficking in India The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation arrests four people linked to a network of human traffickers who have been luring young men to go to Russia with the promise of jobs or university admission, then forcing them to fight in the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs is working with Russia to secure discharges for 20 Indian nationals in the Russian Army. (Al Jazeera)

May
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation arrests four people linked to a network of human traffickers who have been luring young men to go to Russia with the

The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation arrests four people linked to a network of human traffickers who have been luring young men to go to Russia with the promise of jobs or university admission, then forcing them to fight in the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs is working with Russia to secure discharges for 20 Indian nationals in the Russian Army. (Al Jazeera)

May
21
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israel–Hamas War Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war The UNRWA suspends food distribution in Rafah due to insecurity and a lack of supplies.

Israel–Hamas War Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war The UNRWA suspends food distribution in Rafah due to insecurity and a lack of supplies. (Reuters) Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Israel–Hamas war The Israeli army launches a raid on the city of Jenin in the West Bank, with sources claiming that seven Palestinians were killed. (Reuters)

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