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US and UK Navies shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels in major Red Sea clash

This is militant group’s 26th strike on global maritime routes within past seven weeks

The Independent UK

Israeli prime minister says “no intention of permanently occupying Gaza” – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

UN to vote on a resolution demanding a halt to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's rebels

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that would condemn and demand an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea area

The Independent UK

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OPINION - The Houthis threaten the world's shipping, but the Royal Navy is falling apart

At the weekend the frigate HMS Richmond left Devonport to join HMS Diamond in the task force protecting international shipping from attacks by Houthi militias. The Royal Navy now has ships and forces on operations from the Baltic to the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf and beyond.

Evening Standard

HMS Diamond and US jets shoot down biggest wave of drone and missile attacks in Red Sea on container ships

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says UK must maintain 'formidable presence in face of attacks'

Evening Standard

Attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea threaten Australia's trade – we need a Plan B

Australia is 11,000 kilometres from the Red Sea but it is not immune from the drone and missile attacks on container ships attempting to move through one of the world’s busiest thoroughfares.

The Conversation

Fears are rising of ‘regional escalation’ in the Middle East. But that wider war is already here

Conflict in Gaza has spilled over into Lebanon, Yemen, Iran and the Red Sea. This powder keg cannot be ignored, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Houthis escalate attacks, pressure mounts for US military response

In this engaging interview, retired Army Colonel Joe Buccino discusses the need for an offensive approach in countering Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea.

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Houthi attacks persist, shipping lanes diverted, Iran's proxy war intensifies

Retired four-star General Jack Keane discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, as well as the recent attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea...

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How has Red Sea trouble impacted India? | Explained

Houthi militia attacks in Red Sea force cargo ships to take longer route, impacting global trade & increasing freight costs.

The Hindu

Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping; Pentagon criticized for lack of transparency

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are disrupting international shipping routes, prompting calls for stronger action. Concerns rise over transparency at the Pen...

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Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?

Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.

Al Jazeera

Global Maritime Trade Sails Into Geopolitical Storm

International maritime trade has hit stormy waters as attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea has reduced the availability of ships, causing freight rates to surge.

International Business Times

Shipping giant Maersk to avoid Red Sea routes for ‘foreseeable future’

Due to ‘volatile’ situation amid Houthi attacks, ships will go around Africa, increasing journey times and costs.

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International Business Times

Maersk Says To Avoid Red Sea For Foreseeable Future

Shipping giant Maersk said Friday that it would divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the "foreseeable future" after Yemeni rebels attacked its merchant ships.

International Business Times

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iraq Moves To 'Permanently' End US-Led Mission; Islamic State Claims Iran Attacks

On Day 91 of the Israel-Hamas war, there is growing concern over a potential regional spillover following three days of escalated tensions due to explosions in Iran, the assassination of a Hamas senior leader in Beirut, Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea and the killing of a pro-Iranian Iraqi militia's…

The Independent UK

Next warns of stock shortages if Red Sea shipping problems continue

Next boss warns extra two and a half weeks must be added to stock delivery times for products coming through Suez Canal

Fortune

Shipping giant Maersk's stock buoyed by halt of Red Sea journeys following Houthi rebel attacks

Global shipping leaders and oil giant BP have decided to hit pause on Red Sea transit until it becomes safer—but costs could increase as a result.

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Evening Standard

Lord Cameron warns Iran-backed Houthi rebels Britain will 'act' to stop Red Sea missile attacks on ships

America, the UK and other allies have sent what amounts to a final warning to Iran-backed Houthi rebels to end their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action

Radio France Internationale

French shipping company denies attack by Yemeni Houthis in Red Sea

The French shipping company CMA CGM said one of its container ships in the Red Sea was unharmed after Yemen’s Houthis claimed on Wednesday to have targeted it, as part of its ongoing attack of commercial shipping vessels it considers to be doing business with Israel.

The Independent UK

US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea

The United States is calling on the U.N. Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the key Red Sea trade route, and is warning their longtime financier and weapons supplier Iran that it has a choice

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Fear and Chaos Grip Middle East as Conflict Escalates Rapidly

From Iran to Lebanon to the Red Sea and Gaza, chaos unfolds. Death toll rises, tensions escalate. Discover the intertwining paths of conflict in the Middle...

AAP

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.

Al Jazeera

US-led coalition warns Houthis of ‘consequences’ after Red Sea attacks

The Houthis have argued that their attacks on ships linked to Israel are an act of solidarity with Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

What is the Red Sea crisis, and what does it mean for global trade?

Attacks by Houthi rebels along the trade route have led to firms pausing shipments, raising the possibility of a shock to the world economy

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