Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari are set to be freed 471 days after being taken hostage. 

​Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari are set to be freed 471 days after being taken hostage.  

Malati Roy, mother of Sanjay Roy, accepts his punishment if guilt is proven in the RG Kar case. Despite her health, she would have attended court if charges were false. Sanjay’s sister recounts his normal childhood but notes his turn to alcohol and urges thorough investigation.

On January 19, the US military launched airstrikes on Al-Azraqeen, Yemen, following Houthi claims of attacking the USS Harry Truman. The Houthis reported targeting the US carrier with drones and missiles, marking their eighth attack on it. Additionally, the group claimed strikes on Israeli targets and warned of consequences against any aggression during the Gaza ceasefire. The US has not commented on the carrier attack, while Israel successfully intercepted missiles fired from Yemen. Tensions continue as the Houthis demand ceasefire adherence from Israel and its allies. n18oc_crux