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Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched four drone strikes on the Israeli cities of Haifa, Negev, Eilat, and Be’er Sheva on Tuesday, claiming the attacks hit their targets.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the strikes were in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and vowed to continue until the blockade is lifted, Xinhua reported.

Israel has not commented on the claims. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones since the Gaza war began in October 2023, with most intercepted or missing. Israel has responded with strikes on Yemeni ports and infrastructure.

Three mining technicians have been rescued, while 22 others remain missing after a gold mine collapse in Tanzania’s Shinyanga region, Xinhua said on Tuesday.

The accident occurred on Monday during maintenance work at the Wachapakazi Gold Mine. District Commissioner Julius Mtatiro said rescue teams, led by defense and security forces, are working to locate those still trapped.

Authorities said the mine had previously been ordered to suspend operations following safety inspections, according to Xinhua.

Thousands of North Korean workers are being sent to Russia to fill labor shortages caused by the Ukraine war, according to the BBC. With many Russian men fighting or unavailable, Moscow relies heavily on these workers, who face harsh, almost slave-like conditions. They work long hours on construction sites, live in overcrowded and unsafe housing, and are closely monitored by North Korean agents to prevent escapes.

Most of their earnings are taken by the North Korean government, leaving workers with only a small amount upon return. Attempts to escape have become harder due to tighter controls. Experts say this flow of laborers will continue, reflecting the close ties between North Korea and Russia during the conflict, BBC reported.

Wei Qiang Lin, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to smuggling about 850 protected eastern and three-toed box turtles from the US to Hong Kong between 2023 and 2024. The turtles, valued at $1.4m, were wrapped in socks and mislabeled as “plastic animal toys.”

According to BBC, both species are protected under international law and require export permits. Lin also smuggled other reptiles and faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing set for December 23.

This follows a similar 2024 case where another smuggler was sentenced for trafficking over 2,000 turtles.