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The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023

US Announces 10-nation Coalition To Combat Houthi Attacks In Red Sea

The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

Latin Times · Dec 19, 2023

US announces 10-nation force to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says coalition will include Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, UK and other countries.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

US Announces 10-nation Coalition To Combat Huthi Attacks In Red Sea

The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Huthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023

BP Suspends Red Sea Operations Amid Houthi Attacks on Ships

The rising Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping operations causing concerns about potentially higher oil and gas prices amidst the holiday season.

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

Global supply chain under threat amid Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea

On Monday, British oil giant BP and Taiwan's Evergreen became the latest companies to suspend transit in the Red Sea amid drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The firms join several of the world's biggest freight companies in avoiding the waterway, though which 12 percent of global…

France 24 · Dec 18, 2023

Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

BP Halts Red Sea Shipments Amid Increased Rebel Attacks

As Iranian-backed Houthi rebels target commercial ships, oil giants halt Red Sea shipments, causing economic repercussions. Allies seek united response.

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

Crude Settles Higher as Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea Disrupt Crude Supplies

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Monday closed up +1.04 (+1.46%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed up +2.20 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday climbed to 2-week highs and closed moderately higher. The main bullish factor for crude oil Monday is geopolitical risks after several major...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond joins US-led maritime task force to patrol Red Sea as oil tanker hit

US, UK and other allied ships will seek to shoot down missiles and drones fired at commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023