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Ukraine army chief says A-50 spy plane and Il-22 command aircraft downed near Sea of Azov; some prisoners of war given life sentences by Russia

Defence secretary leaves open possibility that western forces might attack Houthi rebels in Yemen once more

Highlighting the economic aspect of the relationship, Lord Ahmed predicted the continued growth of business links between the two nations, leading to job creation and prosperity.

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has responded amid mounting speculation that UK and Western allies could take action against Houthi rebels following…

Emergency Cobra meeting said to have taken place on Thursday morning followed by a meeting of the National Security Council

Ministers join video call to consider response to Red Sea attacks on ships

Barrage apparently targeting western warships suggest Hamas’s Yemeni allies are keen to test west’s warnings

US and UK warships have repelled a mass drone attack launched by Yemeni Houthis rebels in the Red Sea. The incident, which reportedly involved a barrage of 20 rockets, drones and cruise missiles, was the largest concerted attack to be launched by the Iran-backed rebels. The UK defence secretary, Grant…

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement, authorities said Wednesday. No damage was immediately reported.