Red Sea

Houthis believed to have sunk second ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea, UKMTO says

Yemen's Houthi militants are believed to have sunk a second ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The Greek-owned Tutor coal carrier…

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Houthi missile strikes set ship ablaze, injure one crew, US military says

Missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi militants struck the Palau-flagged Verbena cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, sparking a fire and severely injuring one of her crew, U.S.…

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Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

The success of ballistic missile defences facing their first complex, high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea and Ukraine will encourage militaries globally to invest in the pricey systems,…

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Belgian ship joins EU Aspides mission in Red Sea

The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie has joined the European operation Aspides in the Red Sea. The Louise-Marie will participate in the Aspides mission for “just over five weeks” before moving onto…

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Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the MSC Orion container ship in a drone attack in the Indian Ocean as part of their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with…

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Greek frigate targets two UVAs in Gulf of Aden

Greece’s frigate Hydra opened fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Aden during the early hours of Thursday, utilizing its 127mm main gun according to Greek media.…

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EU’s Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel,

The operations of the European Union's naval mission to the Red Sea have not been affected by Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israel but the force needs more combat ships…

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EU Red Sea navy mission commander hopes for more ships to repel Houthi attacks

The commander of a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea wants to significantly increase its size to better defend against possible attacks by Houthi rebels based in Yemen,…

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U.S. says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities

CAIRO, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes against three Houthi underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes targeted…

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EU naval mission in Red Sea destroys missiles, Houthi seaborne drone

ATHENS (Reuters) - The EU's naval mission in the southern Red Sea said it had destroyed three ballistic missiles and a Houthi seaborne drone to protect merchant ships. The EU's…

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Finland to participate in ASPIDES and Prosperity Guardian operations in Red Sea

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the government's Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy have decided that Finland will participate in joint military operations to restore security in the Red…

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The Houthis Rocking The Boat In The Red Sea

Every so often, in what for some is a remote corner of the world, a crisis emerges that puts the name of a particular ethnic minority in constant mention in…

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Houthis say they will introduce military ‘surprises’ in Red Sea

DUBAI, (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis will introduce military "surprises" in their Red Sea operations, the Iran-aligned group's leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech. "Our military operations will…

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German warship, part of EU Red Sea mission, shoots down two drones

BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - A German warship shot down two drones in the Red Sea this week amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis and efforts by the European Union to protect…

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Reckitt says Red Sea attacks having ‘small impact’ on freight rates

By Richa Naidu LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Reckitt said on Wednesday that attacks on container vessels in the Red Sea had led to "a small impact" on ocean freight…

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Houthis say they can reassess Red Sea attacks if Israeli ‘aggression’ stops; five drones shot down in Red Sea

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. aircraft and a coalition warship on Feb. 27 shot down five one-way attack drones in the Red Sea that originated from Houthi-controlled areas…

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Greece approves military participation in EU Red Sea mission

ATHENS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Greek government on Monday approved the country's participation in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks…

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Most UK exporters hit by Red Sea disruption, survey shows

By David Milliken LONDON, (Reuters) - Most British exporters and manufacturers have felt an impact from disruption in the Red Sea caused by attacks on shipping by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi…

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Houthis to step up Red Sea strikes, use ‘submarine weapons’

By Jonathan Saul and Nayera Abdallah Houthis formalise ban on ships linked to Israel, US, Britain Houthi attacks show no sign of abating despite US, UK strikes Affected waters account…

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Red Sea ship attacks not driving inflation, Moody’s says

By Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) - Attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea have delayed cargo and sent shipping costs higher, but soft demand and ample ship availability are muting…

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EU foreign ministers approve deployment of Red Sea naval mission

European Union foreign ministers have granted final approval for a naval mission aimed at safeguarding international shipping in the Red Sea area. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European…

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German government approves military participation in EU Red Sea mission

BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The German government has approved the deployment of armed forces in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from…

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More grain ships divert from Red Sea as attacks continue

HAMBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - More ships carrying grain were diverted from the Suez Canal to routes around the Cape of Good Hope this week as attacks on shipping in…

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Red Sea crisis unlikely to end soon, Hapag-Lloyd CEO says

HAMBURG, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen-based Houthi rebels are unlikely to end soon, forcing shipping companies to avoid the route through…

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Italy, France, Greece vying to lead EU Red Sea ‘Aspides’ mission

Italy, France, and Greece are vying to lead the new EU Aspides mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, a senior European official said Tuesday.The final choice will…

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Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks

By Doyinsola Oladipo and Catarina Demony NEW YORK/MADRID, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on…

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Red Sea ship diversions boost bunker demand, prices in Africa, Mediterranean

By Jeslyn Lerh, Wendell Roelf and Robert Harvey SINGAPORE/CAPE TOWN/LONDON, (Reuters) - The re-routing of a growing number of ships around Africa to avoid potential attacks in the Red Sea…

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Italy pushes for quick decision on EU maritime Red Sea force

ROME, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Italy would like a political decision made to create an EU maritime security mission for the Red Sea by next week so that it can…

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UK to ‘wait and see’ on possible further strikes against Houthis, says defence minister

Adds background in paragraphs 3-4, Shapps quotes in 5-6 LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain will "wait and see" before deciding to launch fresh military strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis…

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Red Sea crisis: expert unpacks Houthi attacks and other security threats

Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The rebels, based in Yemen, claim to be targeting…

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Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea persist, U.S. and allies strike back

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States and Britain carried out strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships…

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UPDATED: Combined Maritime Forces warn ships to avoid Bab al-Mandab Strait – Intertanko

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) has warned all ships to "stay well away from Bab al-Mandab", tanker body Intertanko said in a note circulated to…

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Global trade drops 1.3% on Red Sea attacks – IfW Kiel institute

BERLIN, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Global trade declined by 1.3% from November to December 2023 as militant attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea led to a plunge in…

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US, UK forces shoot down Houthi missiles, drones in Red Sea -US military

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. and UK forces shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday into the Southern Red Sea towards international shipping lanes,…

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Another warning to Houthis over Red Sea attacks should not be anticipated -US official

Another warning from the United States and its allies to Houthis launching attacks against shipping in the Red Sea should not be anticipated, a senior Biden administration official said. The…

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Red Sea attacks disrupt world trade, more ships vow to avoid waters

By Vera Eckert, Jonathan Saul and Lisa Baertlein FRANKFURT/ATHENS/LONDON/LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and Hong Kong's OOCL said on Thursday they would avoid the Red Sea, the latest shipping…

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How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Dec 21 (Reuters) - Attacks on vessels by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have disrupted international commerce on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia. The attacks, targeting a…

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U.S. Red Sea taskforce gets limited backing from some allies

Several U.S. allies have said they support efforts to protect shipping in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group, but some have said they would not join…

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Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase

(Reuters) - Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza.…

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Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels, disrupting supply chains

Attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting maritime trade and prompting U.S. efforts to build a coalition to deal with the threat, as freight firms reroute around the Cape…

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Czech tourist died after shark attack in Red Sea

Sky: A Czech tourist has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. The man died 12 miles north of…

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