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Kenya’s Crackdown on Foreign Traders Sparks Fear Among Burundian Drivers
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Kenya’s Crackdown on Foreign Traders Sparks Fear Among Burundian Drivers

Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a swift advance on the western Red Sea, claiming Perim Island and the Bab al-Mandab strait. The gain follows a recent capture of the port city of Mokha and broadens Houthi control along Saudi‑backed Yemen’s coastline. While the Houthis say they pose no threat to international shipping, they have warned against Saudi vessels. The United States has offered intelligence support but declined direct military action, and Saudi officials have pressed for U.S. intervention. The clash has intensified humanitarian crises, with tens of thousands displaced, and pushed global oil prices higher.

Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a swift advance on the western Red Sea, claiming Perim Island and the Bab al-Mandab strait. The gain follows a recent capture of the port city of Mokha and broadens Houthi control along Saudi‑backed Yemen’s coastline. While the Houthis say they pose no threat to international shipping, they have warned against Saudi vessels. The United States has offered intelligence support but declined direct military action, and Saudi officials have pressed for U.S. intervention. The clash has intensified humanitarian crises, with tens of thousands displaced, and pushed global oil prices higher.

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An Iran‑backed drone launched from Iraqi territory struck Saudi Arabia’s 1,200‑km East‑West oil pipeline, prompting the kingdom to shut the vital conduit out of precaution. The strike comes as Houthi rebels in Yemen have advanced along the coast, tightening pressure on global oil routes. Saudi officials have vowed to protect its infrastructure and support Iraq’s efforts to stop illicit drone launches. The incident highlights the escalating cross‑border threats that could reshape energy security in the region.

An Iran‑backed drone launched from Iraqi territory struck Saudi Arabia’s 1,200‑km East‑West oil pipeline, prompting the kingdom to shut the vital conduit out of precaution. The strike comes as Houthi rebels in Yemen have advanced along the coast, tightening pressure on global oil routes. Saudi officials have vowed to protect its infrastructure and support Iraq’s efforts to stop illicit drone launches. The incident highlights the escalating cross‑border threats that could reshape energy security in the region.

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Buddhist monk Phra Wachirayan Wi was arrested by Thai police on suspicion of embezzling 100 million baht (about $3 million) from his temple over two years. The arrest followed the discovery of a video showing the monk having sex with a woman, identified as 47‑year‑old Punyavee Rungrueang, who is also facing charges. Police seized more than 100 million baht in cash and gold, as well as several gold amulets, from the monk’s home. The case comes a year after a wider scandal involving senior monks in sex‑and‑blackmail conspiracies. The incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption and sexual misconduct within Thailand’s monastic community.

Buddhist monk Phra Wachirayan Wi was arrested by Thai police on suspicion of embezzling 100 million baht (about $3 million) from his temple over two years. The arrest followed the discovery of a video showing the monk having sex with a woman, identified as 47‑year‑old Punyavee Rungrueang, who is also facing charges. Police seized more than 100 million baht in cash and gold, as well as several gold amulets, from the monk’s home. The case comes a year after a wider scandal involving senior monks in sex‑and‑blackmail conspiracies. The incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption and sexual misconduct within Thailand’s monastic community.

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