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Shipping lanes are under pressure. Seven of the world’s ten biggest shipping companies have suspended transit through the Red Sea, where the Houthis, a Yemeni…
Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship, escalating Mideast crisis – POLITICO
Though unsuccessful, the attack marks an intensification in the battle between the Houthis, which control large parts of Yemen, and a U.S.-led naval operation aimed…
US, UK sanction senior Houthis as rebels say Red Sea attacks will continue | Houthis News
The Yemeni group says it will continue targeting Israel-linked commercial vessels until aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza. The United States and United Kingdom have issued…
US denies Yemen’s Houthis claim of attack on US military cargo ship | Israel War on Gaza News
The armed group says it conducted its attack on the Ocean Jazz in response to US and UK attacks on Houthi positions. The United States…
Putin willing to visit North Korea at ‘early date,’ Pyongyang says – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday,…
US redesignates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘global terrorists’ | Houthis News
Houthi spokesperson says designation would not affect the group’s attacks on ships it says are linked to Israel. The United States government has announced it…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
Houthis hit cargo ship with missile off Yemen – POLITICO
A container ship sailing through Yemeni waters was struck Monday by a rocket launched by Houthi fighters, Western officials said, days after U.K. and U.S.…
Yemen’s Houthis hit US-owned ship in missile attack, US military says | Israel War on Gaza News
US military says the container ship was hit off the coast of Yemen, but continued its journey. Houthi rebels in Yemen have struck a US-owned…
Are the Houthi Red Sea interceptions going to bring about a regional war? | Israel War on Gaza News
Beirut, Lebanon – Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked a US navy destroyer in the Red Sea on Sunday, indicating the group will not be deterred by…
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
Iran seizes Greek tanker, escalating tensions with West – POLITICO
Iran’s navy on Thursday boarded and seized a Greek-operated oil tanker, the St. Nikolas, off the coast of Oman. The high seas seizure heightens tensions…
UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks | Houthis News
Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew. The UN Security Council has passed a…
US, UK forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Houthis | Shipping News
No injuries or damage reported in what the US military said was the 26th attack by the Yemen-based group since November 19. The United States…
Why battling Houthis will be tougher than Somali raiders – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Commercial ships sailing off the coast of Africa are again facing heavily armed men…
Shipping giant Maersk to avoid Red Sea routes for ‘foreseeable future’ | Israel War on Gaza News
Due to ‘volatile’ situation amid Houthi attacks, ships will go around Africa, increasing journey times and shipping costs. Container shipping giant Maersk has announced it…
India navy says responding to Liberian-flagged vessel hijack in Arabian Sea | Shipping News
Navy says it has sent a warship to render assistance after the vessel issues a hijacking distress call. India’s navy says its warship is moving…
What you need to know about the Red Sea crisis – POLITICO
On October 7, Hamas fighters launched a bloody attack against Israel, using paragliders, speedboats and underground tunnels to carry out an offensive that killed almost…
US and allies warn Houthis of ‘consequences’ as Red Sea crisis intensifies – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Houthi militants will face as-yet-unspecified “consequences” if they continue to “threaten lives” and disrupt…