US claims seizure of Iranian weapons bound for Yemen’s Houthis The haul is the first since the Houthis began attacks on Red Sea shipping in November. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
Iran-backed group attacks American ship; U.S. fighter jet intercepts missile This news report covers recent attacks on American and British ships in the Red Sea, an ongoing conflict in Gaza, and a terror attack in Israel. Top News · Jan 16, 2024
Two US Navy SEALs missing after raid on boat 'taking Iranian weaponry to Houthi rebels in Yemen' First US seizure of Houthi vessel since Red Sea attacks began in November Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024
Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla Halts German Production Amidst Shipping Attacks in Red Sea The production pause brought about by the shipping attacks in the Red Sea may result in the non-production of approximately 5,000 to 7,000 cars. International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024
A timeline of the Houthi attacks that led to US and UK airstrikes The US and Britain launched airstrikes against dozens of targets in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
Houthi rebels strike a U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions Houthi rebels fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship Monday just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
Iran's increased belligerence and nuclear ambitions show why the west needs a more robust policy of deterrence Numerous attempts by Houthi rebels to attack and disrupt cargo shipping in the Red Sea have been met by airstrikes by the UK and US on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen – including the capital Sana'a. The intervention represents a significant level of escalation in the Middle East and is indicative… The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024
Red Sea crisis: Suez Canal is not the only 'choke point' that threatens to disrupt global supply chains The air strikes against targets in Yemen by the US and UK military have not been without criticism. They aim to keep the Houthis from attacking merchant vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Less than 30 ships have been attacked by Houthis since they seized the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader vessel… The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024
Houthi rebels claim missile strike on US-owned ship off Yemen Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a US-owned cargo vessel with a missile on Monday, the US military said, heightening fears for the volatile region after repeated attacks on shipping triggered American and British strikes. France 24 · Jan 15, 2024
IKEA CEO Expects Lower Prices Amid Red Sea Disruptions In this article, the CEO of IKEA discusses how despite disruptions in the Red Sea, the company plans to lower prices, providing valuable insight into their... Top News · Jan 15, 2024
Are the Houthi Red Sea interceptions going to bring about a regional war? Analysts tell Al Jazeera the Houthis are not likely to back down and the impacts on the region will be felt widely. Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2024
Hizb ut-Tahrir: Islamist group that urged chants of jihad on streets of London to be banned Expressing support for, or being a member of Hizb ut-Tahrir will become a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024
First Thing: Houthi missile fired at US warship shot down as Red Sea tensions rise US Central Command says missile from Houthi-controlled area of Yemen was launched towards USS Laboon before being shot down by fighter jets. Plus, is booing at the theatre actually a good thing? The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024
US trade ship 'hit by missile' off Yemen coast despite Allied airstrikes on Houthi rebels, say maritime chiefs UK Maritime and Trade Operations advises other vessels to proceed with caution in the area Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024
International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024 Red Sea, Panama Canal Send Container Freight Costs Soaring – What It Means For Global Economy And Wall Street The Panama Canal drought causes severe shipping delays from Asia to the U.S. East Coast, particularly for heavy goods. Carriers are rerouting from trans-Pacific to trans-Atlantic via the Suez Canal, with alternate routes increasing transit times by 20-30%.
France 24 · Jan 15, 2024 UN chief Guterres calls for 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas surpassed 100 days. Guterres was speaking hours after three UN agencies urged Israel to allow access to the port of Ashdod, north of Gaza, to increase the flow of humanitarian…
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2024 US says it shot down Houthi missile in first attack since strikes on Yemen US military says no injuries or damage caused by anti-ship cruise missile fired towards USS Laboon.
Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2024 UK aircraft carrier ‘at readiness’ to head to Red Sea conflict zone, says minister The warship is capable of carrying dozen of jets as well as Royal Marines and aircrew
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024 Houthi missile targeting US warship intercepted, says US, amid Red Sea tensions US Central Command says missile from Houthi-controlled area of Yemen was launched towards USS Laboon before being shot down by fighter jets
Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024 Hezbollah says US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis harm maritime security Hassan Nasrallah said security in the Red Sea and regional countries hinges on putting an end to Israel’s war on Gaza.
Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2024 Defence Minister: Aircraft carriers could go to the Red Sea to support action against Houthi rebels in Yemen The minister said the airstrikes were targeted and proportionate
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024 Red Sea threat lays bare economic risks ahead of US and UK elections Panic is confined to media headlines for now but Britain is as addicted as ever to Asian imports
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024 Whoever rules the waves rules the world... The Red Sea crisis will show us if that’s true The case for action was strong. But previous interventions have stark warnings for the US and Britain
Top News · Jan 14, 2024 US and allies launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen Learn about the recent U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and their impact on international shipping in the Red Sea. Understand the complexit...
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024 David Cameron says Britain ready to strike again if Houthis continue Red Sea attacks The foreign secretary argued the rebel group’s claim they were supporting Gaza is ‘nonsense’