Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen

In response to Houthi forces’ third consecutive day of daily attacks on Yemen, Israel has intercepted a missile fired from the country.

Following the missile launch, the Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had activated air raid sirens in various parts of the country.

No serious injuries or harm was reported. Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Houthis, claimed responsibility for the attack and claimed it was an Israeli operation in Gaza.

As Israel continues to occupy Gaza and the West Bank, the Houthis have increasingly targeted Israel and shipping routes in the Red Sea, claiming that their actions show Palestinians’ solidarity with them.

Prior to Israel blocking all aid into the besieged enclave in early March and the subsequent full resumption of the war, the Houthis did not carry out attacks during the earlier ceasefire in Gaza.

Meanwhile, the US conducted two airstrikes on Yemen’s Kamaran Island and as-Salif district in the Hodeidah port city, according to Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV’s report on Saturday.

The Ras Isa oil port in Hodeidah’s as-Salif district was the site of seven US attacks, according to the same news outlet. At least 80 people were killed and 150 were hurt in a US strike on the same port last month, according to one of the deadliest attacks by US forces on the nation.

The US has also launched its largest military operation in the Middle East since January when it launched its airstrikes against Yemen.

Although US forces claim to have struck Houthi positions, numerous civilian casualties have occurred.

The US’s high civilian casualties are alarming everyone in increasing numbers. Between 27 and 55 civilians were killed in March alone, according to the UK-based monitor Airwars. The death toll for April is anticipated to be higher.

According to Houthi sources, at least 68 African migrants perished in a single overnight strike on Monday, along with additional casualties reported in the capital.

The prime minister of Yemen resigns

Political unrest is waning in Yemen as the conflict gets worse.

The internationally renowned government’s prime minister, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, resigned on Saturday, citing ongoing difficulties, including his inability to reshuffle the cabinet.

Mubarak’s departure, according to government insiders, was caused by a power conflict with Rashad al-Alimi, the leader of the Presidential Council.

According to the state-run SABA news agency, the presidential council appointed finance minister Salem Saleh bin Braik as prime minister shortly after the announcement. Without addressing his claims, the council also appointed bin Mubarak as a ruling body’s advisor.

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has had a significant impact on Mubarak’s political career. He gained notoriety after being abducted by Houthi fighters in 2015 while serving as Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s chief of staff.

Nkunku wants to leave Chelsea – Sunday’s gossip

If Chelsea do not make it to the Champions League, Marcus Rashford may want to leave, and Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has interest from a number of clubs.

This summer, France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, has made a decision to leave Chelsea. (Sky Sports Germany)

Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, a 28-year-old Ukrainian defender, has interest from Borussia Dortmund. Football Insider

Weston McKennie, 26, has a verbal agreement with Juventus to keep him there until 2028. (Romano-Fabrizio)

A number of clubs are interested in signing 20-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. (CaughtOffside)

If Aston Villa are to lose their quest for the Champions League, Marcus Rashford, 27, will struggle to secure a permanent deal with England. Football Insider

Samu Aghehowa, 20, was a target for Aston Villa scouts as they watched in the crowd as they expressed interest in signing him this summer. (via Sports Witness) Record

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly willing to pay a fee in the region of £40 million for former Everton striker Richarlison, 27, who is currently a free agent. (GiveMeSport)

Right-back Jon Aramburu, 22, is a transfer target for Real Sociedad this summer. (Fichajes – Spanish)

Following their promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United have selected AZ forward Troy Parrott, 23, as one of their striker shorts. (TeamTalk)

In response to Napoli‘s interest in Serie A, Fiorentina are close to renewing Pietro Comuzzo’s contract. (Tuttomercato – Italian)

Rodrygo, 24, is a Real Madrid forward who is willing to leave Spain. This could be an extraordinary move for Liverpool. (GiveMeSport)

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‘I saw Southampton breaking and the ref down, so I blew his whistle’

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Leicester City legend, champion of the Premier League, winner of the FA Cup, and now, for the time being, play the role of the referee.

Jamie Vardy intervened when ref David Webb fell to the floor after Jordan Ayew hit him with a shoulder-barge in Leicester’s 2-0 victory over Southampton at King Power Stadium.

By blowing the stricken official’s whistle as Webb held his face to the ground, he had the chance to halt a Saints attack.

Vardy smiled while telling BBC Match of the Day that he had seen Southampton breaking down the left and that the ref was down.

Webb was able to leave the pitch unaided despite being unable to continue and being replaced by fourth official Sam Barrott.

Vardy, 38, was clearly in good spirits after scoring Leicester’s opening goal in the 17th minute with a sharp finish.

His 199th goal for Leicester, the organization he’s leaving from his previous club at the end of the summer, will be his last.

The striker will reach the 200-goal mark in his 500th appearance for the club and establish himself as one of Leicester’s greatest players with three more games to go this season.

When Vardy inquired about what Leicester meant to him, Vardy responded, “It’s been everything.

For 13 years, it has been the life of my family and mine. The fans and the entire city have taken us in, and it has meant the world to me personally.

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Leicester will play Vardy’s final few games, according to legend.

Vardy’s goal brought his 200-goal streak to an end, as well as his own nine-game home-goal drought.

Jamie had to be the only player who could break this cycle, according to Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

” Goal number 199. Very crucial for him and the entire team to lead.

Vardy, an ex-england international, said he couldn’t predict what his future holds. He announced last week that he would leave the club.

Vardy, who has played for Leicester 498 times, said, “I am enjoying my football and I need a nice break to mentally and physically recharge.” We’ll see where that goes after that, Vardy said.

There are still a few more games, with the hope that some more numbers will be added.

Vardy’s final season at Leicester has been disappointing, with only five victories in 35 games. On April 20, their relegation to the Championship was announced.

Conor Coady, a Leicester defender, predicted that Vardy would dominate the final three games of the season. He said he was pleased to call him a “team-mate.”

I won’t beat around the bush, Cowdy said, “The next few games are about him.”

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Governor Mbah Runs 10km As East Africans Dominate First Enugu Marathon

Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu State, took part in the first edition of the Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, completing the 10-kilometer road race in 45 minutes.

The state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for sports tourism and investment were marked by the elite athletes from across Africa at the event.

East African runners dominated the podium for the entire 42-kilometer marathon. With a time of 2:22:32, Kenyan Kopos won the men’s elite category, earning the grand prize of $15, 000.

Steve Baswey and Bernard Sang, his fellow-patriots, came in second and third, making $10, 000 and $5, 000, respectively.

Kenya’s Shaoline Chepriroi won the women’s elite category with a time of 2:44:37, followed closely by Ethiopian Tilahu Birul (2:45:10) and Rita Busiengy (2:47:17), who won $10, 000 and $5, 000, respectively.

More than one million people are registering for the 2026 London Marathon.

The best performers in Nigeria also left a legacy. Blessing Shambo placed fourth overall in the women’s elite division, placing her in the top half of the field of runners from Nigeria and earning $1 million.

Charity Agofure and Elizabeth Pam followed in 2: 55: 03 and 3: 01: 45, earning ₦750, 000 and ₦500, 000 respectively.

With a time of 2: 29: 03, Nigeria’s Davou Gyang edged Boyi Nyango by three seconds to lead the local elite finishers on the men’s side. Third was Iliya Pam. They received cash prizes of ₦1 million, ₦750, 000, and ₦500, 000 respectively.

Lydia Akusho, Esther Afigbo, and Mwantiti Davou won the top three spots in the women’s category during the 10-kilometer road race. Francis James, Iliya Raymond, and Boyi Gang came in first, second, and third, respectively, in the men’s division.

The marathon was supported by international and national athletics organizations.

World Athletics, along with Chief Solomon Ogba, the first vice president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee, and Nadeem Khan, the president of the International Ultra Runners, was in charge of it.

Governor Mbah reiterated his administration’s goal of making Enugu a destination of choice for sports, tourism, and investment during his speech at the event.

“What we just saw is a spectacular event,” he said. The power of sports is demonstrated by it, Mbah said. Remember that I promised to make Enugu City Half Marathon a global event when I ran it last year. Do you think we did that”?

Elite runners from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea were drawn to the International Marathon. We will host world-class athletes in the following year. The Enugu City International Marathon will become a significant event on the world’s calendar, according to our plans.

Mbah added that the event is in line with the state’s plan to use sports and tourism as economic drivers to draw three million visitors annually.

“Sports is for us a pastime other than recreation. It is a serious business. Through these events, we will foster talent, inspire inspiration, and create opportunities. He declared that people would spend their money in Enugu.

The Governor applauded Barr, the commissioner for youth and sports, for his efforts. The various security and logistics teams, led by Yetunde Olopade, the managing director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, and Lord Ekweremadu, the consulting firm responsible for the event’s smooth running.