CENTCOM strikes Iran-backed Houthi targets in Red Sea amid tensions Updates on recent U.S. strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets, Israeli hostage negotiations with Hamas, and efforts to reach a potential deal. Top News · Feb 17, 2024
Blinken and Jaishankar discuss need to ensure freedom of navigation in Red Sea: U.S. Washington Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discuss Red Sea navigation and Indo-U.S. partnership. The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024
Crude Oil Rises on Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) on Friday closed up +1.16 (+1.49%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) closed up +1.77 (+0.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday posted moderate gains, with crude oil climbing to a 2-1/2 month high. Concern about an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war to... Barchart · Feb 16, 2024
US Imposes Sanctions on Houthis for Red Sea Attacks The United States has imposed sanctions on Houthi rebels in Yemen in response to recent attacks in the Red Sea. The sanctions aim to pressure the rebels an... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Houthi Rebels Target Ship in Red Sea Amid Regional Tensions A ship in the Red Sea off Yemen was targeted by missile fire, believed to be the work of Yemen's Houthi rebels. The crew and ship are safe. Efforts to de-e... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Germany approves military participation in EU Red Sea mission Germany approves military participation in the EU Red Sea mission to ensure shipping safety amidst tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Germany's ... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Houthi attacks in Red Sea having a ‘catastrophic’ effect on aid to Sudan Shipments of food and medical supplies from Asia are having to take longer, more expensive routes to avoid seaborne assaults The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024
Middle East Conflict: Hezbollah Chief Vows 'Blood For Blood'; Houthis Resume Red Sea Rampage On Day 133 of the raging Israel-Hamas war, eyes are on the tumultuous Israel-Lebanon border following the assassination of a Hezbollah Radwan Forces commander. Iranian-backed Houthis have also resumed wreaking havoc in the Red Sea. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024
Russia and China accuse US and UK of illegal attacks in Yemen Russia and China argue that US and UK attacks on military sites used by Yemen's Houthi rebels are illegal, while the US and UK claim self-defense. The clas... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
US Navy battles Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea Gain unique access to a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group in the Red Sea as they face constant threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Witness the high... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
Crude Prices Tumble as Weekly EIA Crude Inventories Surge March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.23 (-1.58%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) closed down -7.77 (-3.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday gave up early gains and settled sharply lower, with crude falling back from a 2-week high. Crude prices turned lower after... Barchart · Feb 14, 2024
UN envoy warns of ‘dangerous’ escalation cycle in war-wracked Yemen Separate UN official expresses fears over how the US designating Houthis a ‘terrorist’ group may affect Yemen’s economy. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
US Navy battles Houthi rebels, intercepts missiles in Red Sea Discover the intense and frenetic pace of the U.S. Navy's fight against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, as they defend international shipping fro... Top News · Feb 14, 2024
Crude Prices Supported by Geopolitical Risks March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) this morning is up +0.94 (+1.22%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) is up +2.41 (+1.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are trading higher, with crude posting a 1-1/2 week high and gasoline climbing to a 3-1/2 month high. Crude has support... Barchart · Feb 13, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 Houthis strike Iran-bound grain ship in first Red Sea attack in six days Militants fired missiles at Greek-owned ship, says US military, in strike that raises questions over who Houthis are trying to target
Top News · Feb 13, 2024 Houthi rebels target cargo ship in Red Sea attack Get the latest update on the ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, as a cargo ship traveling from Brazil to Iran is targeted with mi...
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests Australia's refusal of a US request for military assistance in the Red Sea has faced sustained criticism but the Morrison government made a similar call.
Barchart · Feb 12, 2024 Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Chinese Energy Demand Concerns March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) this morning is down -0.24 (-0.31%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) is up +0.06 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3-1/2 month high. A stronger dollar today is weighing on crude prices. Also, Goldman...
International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024 IMF, World Bank Warn Gaza War, Red Sea Attacks Imperil Global Economy The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping though the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.
Top News · Feb 12, 2024 Houthis Attack Ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait amidst Israeli-Gaza Conflict Read about the latest attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, disrupting shipments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Barchart · Feb 9, 2024 Crude Prices Supported by Middle East Geopolitical Risks March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) on Friday closed up +0.62 (+0.81%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) closed down -0.25 (-0.11%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday settled mixed, with crude posting a 1-1/2 week high. A weaker dollar Friday was supportive of energy prices. Also, Friday's rally in...
Barchart · Feb 9, 2024 Crude Gains on Energy Demand Optimism and Geopolitical Risks March WTI crude oil (CLH24 ) this morning is up +0.45 (+0.59%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24 ) is down -0.20 (-0.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with crude posting a 1-1/2 week high. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. Also, today's rally...
Top News · Feb 9, 2024 US Military Destroys Houthi Threats in Red Sea Airstrikes The US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, destroying explosive-loaded drone boats and missile launchers in the Red Sea.
International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024 Germany Sends Frigate To Help Secure Red Sea Shipping A German navy frigate set sail for the Red Sea on Thursday with the aim of protecting commercial ships from attacks by Yemeni rebels, as part of a planned European Union mission.
Top News · Feb 8, 2024 German Navy Frigate Deployed to Red Sea to Protect Trade A German Navy frigate sets sail to join a European Union mission in the Red Sea, aiming to defend cargo ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, hamper...