Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the kingdom.

Hormuz should be open in accordance with US-Iran memorandum — Pezeshkian

Iran believes that the resumption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should be carried out in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview with CBS.

Protests against sharp fuel price increases are taking place in Portugal and France

Protests against sharp fuel price hikes are taking place in Portugal and France, the newspaper Politico reported.

Russia closely monitors which countries provide Ukraine with weapons, production licenses - Dmitry Peskov

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that Russia is closely monitoring which countries provide Ukraine with weapons and production licenses, state-run news agency TASS reported.

Large-scale school protests against compulsory military service took place in German cities

Large-scale school strikes against compulsory military service took place in German cities, including the capital, Berlin.

EU agrees to terms to release $7.5B in "Peace Facility" funds for Ukraine

EU member states have agreed on the terms for releasing €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) in European Peace Facility funds for Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday.