British lawmakers voted down legislation that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to apply for an assisted death. The House of Commons rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by a vote of 286 against to 270 in favor. This outcome leaves the existing ban on assisted dying unchanged after previous attempts were blocked in the House of Lords.
Yemen's Houthis have captured the strategic Perim island located within the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This development follows reports of fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops in the region. The strait serves as a critical maritime route for global shipping and oil exports.
The Norwegian royal palace announced that Princess Astrid died on Friday at the age of 94. She was the older sister of the late King Harald, who passed away last month at age 89. The princess made her final public appearance at her brother's funeral held on Wednesday.
Saudi authorities stated that drones launched from Iraq targeted the East-West pipeline, causing injuries and forcing a temporary closure as a precaution. The facility, which helps bypass disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, was hit in the Riyadh and Medina regions. Iraqi officials confirmed the attack originated within their territory and dismissed a military commander involved.
Iran's foreign ministry announced talks scheduled for Monday in Oman involving Iraq and other Persian Gulf nations to address the future of the strategic waterway. The meetings aim to promote regional understanding and security while discussing the management of a channel that previously facilitated significant global oil transit. During the conflict, Iran has required vessel permission and is considering service fees, leading to strikes against non-compliant ships and periodic US coastal bombings.
Yemeni Houthi forces have taken control of Perim Island, also known as Mayyun, along with the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Bab el-Mandab Strait. Government officials from the Saudi-backed Yemeni administration confirmed that their forces previously held territory on the western coast has fallen to the group. The Houthis stated that freedom of navigation remains safe for international trade while excluding Saudi vessels.
On Friday, officials and family members gathered at Ground Zero to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The ceremony included a moment of silence and the reading of names for the nearly 3,000 victims who died. A seventh moment of silence was also observed to honor those who have since died from illnesses related to the toxic dust.
