A U.S. Navy warship shot down a drone that was heading in the direction of the ship as it sailed in the southern Red Sea, a U.S. official said Wednesday.

About 240 hostages are being held in Gaza, according to Israeli officials. At least nine Americans and one legal permanent resident are believed to be among them.

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced in an administrative note last week that he is clarifying and loosening the rules around a controversial policy known as the “vessel exception.”

Taiwanese opposition parties agree to unite in January election, boosting the chances of ousting the anti-China party from power
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