Wednesday

The United States says it is carrying out a military operation to board and seize the sanctioned Russian-flagged tanker Marinera (Bella 1) in the North Atlantic Ocean after it breached the US naval blockade around Venezuela. The Department of Homeland Security later confirms the seizure of the vessel. (Reuters) (Sky News)

The United States Coast Guard also seizes the tanker Sophia for its alleged "illegal activities" in international waters of the Caribbean Sea. (BBC News)

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition launches airstrikes on Southern Transitional Council (STC) positions in Dhale Governorate in southern Yemen. (Al Jazeera)

Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, head of the STC, is dismissed from the Presidential Leadership Council and accused of treason after failing to attend peace negotiations and fleeing to an unknown location. (Al Arabiya)

Germany formally recognizes and establishes diplomatic relations with the Pacific island of Niue, with the German mission in Wellington, New Zealand, coordinating ties. Niue remains in free association with New Zealand. (DPA via Yahoo News)

A United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shoots a 37-year old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prompting protests. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem deems the incident an act of self defense. (CNN)

Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz issues a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard in the event of civil unrest. (CBS News)