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Storm Wipha Triggers Fatal Boat Accident in Vietnam’s Halong Bay

  A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, tragically capsized in Halong Bay on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. local time, shortly after Storm Wipha swept into the South China Sea, unleashing strong winds, torrential rain, and lightning. Rescue teams have recovered three bodies and successfully located 12 survivors, according to reports from local border guards. The nationalities of the passengers have not yet been disclosed, and search operations remain ongoing amid challenging weather conditions. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site located approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Hanoi, is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, renowned for its limestone islands and scenic boat tours. The storm has also disrupted air travel, with several flights diverted or grounded at Noi Bai Airport due to adverse weather. Authorities continue to monitor Storm Wipha, which is expected to ma...
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Israeli Military Intercepts Missile from Yemen Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the latest escalation in regional hostilities. The missile, reportedly fired by the Iran-backed Houthi forces, triggered air raid sirens in multiple areas across Israel but caused no casualties or significant damage.

This incident comes as the Houthis continue their campaign of missile and drone attacks against Israel, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The group has vowed to expand its range of targets in response to Israel’s renewed offensive in Gaza, which resumed in mid-March following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations.

Meanwhile, the United States has intensified its military operations against Houthi positions in Yemen, launching large-scale airstrikes aimed at reducing the group's capabilities. The strikes, ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump in March, represent one of the most significant American military interventions in the Middle East since his administration began.

As tensions continue to rise, analysts warn that the ongoing exchanges of fire could further destabilize the region, with potential implications for international security and trade routes in the Red Sea. The Israeli military remains on high alert, prepared to counter any future threats from Yemen and other hostile actors.

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