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- World
As ICJ mulls over case against Israel, UK, US amp up Red Sea tensions
Washington: A US-led coalition launched airstrikes against targets in parts of Yemen held by Iran-aligned Houthis, escalating tensions in a region that is already dealing with the Israel-Hamas conflict that is in…
- Middle East
Egypt denies reports of suspending navigation in Suez Canal
Cairo: Egypt had denied reports of a temporary suspension of navigation in the Suez Canal as a result of the ongoing tension in the Red Sea’s strategic Bab-el-Mandeb area. Chairman of Egypt’s…
- Middle East
US, UK trying to turn Red Sea into ‘sea of blood’, says Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, January 12, condemned the strikes launched by the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) on the Houthis in Yemen, saying they are trying…
- India
EAM Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Red Sea attacks, Gaza
New York: The United States has welcomed the “increased cooperation” with India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea as the two countries discussed “shared concerns” over the reckless Houthi…
- World
New Zealand support for strikes against Houthis
Auckland: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea.…
- World
UNSC adopts resolution on Red Sea attacks by Houthis
United Nations: The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to condemn the attacks by the Houthi militia on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Resolution 2722 condemns “in…
- Middle East
US, UK forces shoot down drones, missiles fired by Houthis in Red Sea
Washington: Houthi rebels from Yemen launched 18 drones over the southern Red Sea, according to US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the armed group’s 26th attack on international trade channels in the…
- Business
Red Sea crisis could push shipping costs by 60%, insurance by 20%: GTRI
New Delhi: The increasing Red Sea crisis may impact trade as it is expected to push shipping and insurance costs for exporters, and to deal with the situation, the government should consider…
- Middle East
Houthis reject 12-nation joint statement condemning attacks on Red Sea
Sanaa: The Iran-backed Houthi militia rejected a joint statement issued by 12 Western nations warning the rebels against attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea, and vowed to continue targeting “Israel-linked” vessels…
- Middle East
Houthi militia warned against attacking commercial shipping in Red Sea
London: A group of Western nations have jointly warned the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen from carrying out any new attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Since November 2023, the…
- Middle East
Iran, UK discuss Red Sea tension
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his British counterpart David Cameron exchanged views on the rising tension in the Red Sea as well as the conflict in Gaza. In a phone…
- World
US Navy destroys Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack
London: The US Navy has destroyed Houthi “small boats” attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea, the media reported. Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon the Maersk…
- India
Indian Navy responds to drone attacks on merchant ships
New Delhi: After recent attacks on merchant vessels off the Indian coast, the Navy has deployed task groups comprising ‘destroyers’ and ‘frigates’ to have a complete maritime domain awareness in the region,…
- World
US shoots down drone, anti-ship missile fired by Houthi in Red Sea
New Delhi: The US on Friday said that it has shot down a drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi, media reports said. The reports said that the Houthis allegedly…
- World
Oil prices stabilise as Red Sea transport disruptions ease
New Delhi: Oil prices steadied after falling sharply in the previous session, as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route even as tensions in the Middle East continued to…
