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The US Navy's missile defense operations have incurred significant costs, totaling $1.85 billion from October 2023 to October 2024. This expenditure raises concerns about sustainability and the availability of interceptors like the SM-3, especially amid evolving threats from Iran and China.
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A recent UN report reveals a troubling rise in violence against women in conflict zones, with women accounting for 40% of civilian deaths in 2023. The report underscores the urgent need for women's participation in peace processes, which remains critically low despite international commitments.
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Recent Houthi attacks in Yemen's Hadramawt province have raised tensions as US airstrikes target Houthi positions. The assaults coincide with ongoing maritime threats in the Red Sea, highlighting the Houthis' evolving military capabilities and their ties to Iran and Hezbollah.
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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated missile and drone attacks on military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea, prompting a robust response from the US Navy. Concerns grow over potential Russian support for the Houthis, which could further destabilize the region and disrupt global shipping routes.