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May 1, 2024 • 5 min read

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CENTCOM Activity:

On April 30, 2024, at 1:40 p.m. Gaza time, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) together with the Royal Jordanian Air Force executed a humanitarian airdrop in Northern Gaza to aid civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict. The operation involved three U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft, which delivered over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and more than 13,000 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies. To date, the U.S. has delivered nearly 1,140 tons of humanitarian aid to the region. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to mitigate human suffering in conflict zones.
Later the same day, at approximately 1:52 p.m. Sanaa time, CENTCOM forces took action in the Red Sea by neutralizing an unmanned surface vessel (USV) controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen. The USV was deemed a direct threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant ships in the area. The day prior, on April 29, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Sanaa time, Houthi terrorists launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles and three UAVs towards the MV Cyclades, a Malta-flagged, Greece-owned vessel, which reported no injuries and continued its voyage.
Earlier that morning, CENTCOM had already intercepted and destroyed a Houthi-operated UAV targeting U.S. naval ships USS Philippine Sea and USS Laboon, further securing the region's maritime routes. These operations underscore ongoing efforts to protect navigation freedom and enhance security for all vessels operating in these strategic waters. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. Headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, CENTCOM is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
This includes oversight of military operations in 20 countries, encompassing some of the world's most strategically vital and volatile regions. CENTCOM's mission is to promote cooperation among nations, respond to crises, and deter or defeat state and non-state aggression, ensuring stability and security in its area of responsibility. This command plays a critical role in American military strategy, often dealing with complex conflict situations and working to maintain a balance of power in regions marked by historical and ongoing tensions.

Amazon Earnings:

Amazon has reported a substantial increase in its first-quarter net revenues, reaching $143.3 billion, up from $127.4 billion the previous year. This growth includes a 17% increase in revenues from its AWS cloud-computing services, which brought in $25 billion. The company also saw a 12% rise in its North America sales, totaling $86.3 billion, and a 10% increase in its International division, reaching $31.9 billion. The company's net income for the first quarter rose significantly to $10.4 billion, or 98 cents per share, a substantial increase from $3.2 billion, or 31 cents per share, reported in the same period last year.
Similarly, operating income grew by an impressive 221%, resulting in $15.3 billion, with the operating margin expanding to 10.7% from 3.7% a year earlier. Looking ahead, Amazon anticipates its net revenue for the second quarter to range between $140 billion and $149 billion, which would mark a 7% to 11% increase year-over-year. Furthermore, Amazon reported operating cash flow of $99.1 billion as of the first quarter, up significantly from $54.3 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous year.

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