U.S. airstrikes provoke Houthi attacks on navy vessel

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched an attack on a U.S. Navy vessel, the USS Mason, on Sunday. This was in response to U.S. airstrikes against the group the day before. The U.S. has vowed to continue its military efforts against the Houthis, but analysts say a more organized strategy is needed for lasting success. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the M23 rebel group withdrew from peace talks with the government on Monday. They cited bad-faith negotiating tactics by the government as their reason. These talks were scheduled to begin in Angola with the Congolese President, Felix Tshisekedi. Peru declared a state of emergency in the capital, Lima, due to rising violence following the killing of a popular singer. The singer's death has intensified public unrest in a region grappling with rising crime rates. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House. They discussed potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, an area of interest for the UAE. Hungary's parliament passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill on Tuesday. The law prohibits discussions about LGBTQ issues in schools, part of a broader attempt by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to limit visibility of the LGBTQ community in the country. A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas ended abruptly on Tuesday after Israel conducted airstrikes on Gaza. The strikes killed over 400 people, prompting Israel to state that its military actions would continue as necessary. Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of attacking civilian targets, including housing and infrastructure. These attacks come as cease-fire talks in the ongoing conflict begin to unfold. Indonesia's parliament passed a military law revision on Thursday, allowing military officers to hold governmental positions without resigning from their military roles. This decision has sparked protests, with critics arguing it threatens the country's democracy. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Chicago dyed its river green on Saturday, a tradition that has been upheld for over 60 years. The dye used is non-toxic. Dublin saw a massive turnout for its St. Patrick's Day parade on Monday, with around 500,000 people participating. The theme for this year's festivities was “adventures,” reflecting Irish culture.