Italy's navy downs drone headed for Red Sea merchant vessel: ministry ROME: An Italian navy frigate shot down a drone in the Red Sea headed in the direction of an escorted merchant ship,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:46pm
World US aircraft, coalition ship shoot down five Houthi attack drones in Red Sea CAIRO: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US aircraft and a coalition warship on Feb. 27 shot down five one-way... Published 28 Feb, 2024 12:09pm
World US downs three Houthi drones, strikes anti-ship missiles WASHINGTON: American forces shot down three attack drones near commercial ships in the Red Sea Friday and destroyed... Updated 24 Feb, 2024 04:10pm
World ‘Up in the air’: Red Sea crisis puts Yemen peace process on hold DUBAI: As Houthi attacks roil the Red Sea and Western air raids target the rebels, moves to end Yemen’s... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
World Red Sea container shipping down 30% over attacks: IMF DUBAI: Container shipping through the Red Sea has dropped by nearly one-third this year as attacks by Yemen’s Houthi... Published 31 Jan, 2024 08:24pm
World Walmart and Adidas cargo aboard, one ship’s voyage to avoid the Red Sea LONDON: When the Maersk Tanjong set sail from Thailand on December 2, headed towards the Suez Canal to reach the... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:46pm
Markets Oil dips on faltering China economy, US crude stock build Oil prices fell on Wednesday, pressured by low economic activity in leading crude importer China and a surprise... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:45pm
World UK’s Cameron to discuss Houthi attacks on international shipping on Oman visit British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will travel to Oman on Tuesday where he is expected to call for stability... Published 30 Jan, 2024 11:47am
World EU says Houthi attacks cause 22% drop in Red Sea traffic BRUSSELS: Maritime traffic through the Red Sea shipping route has fallen by 22 percent in a month due to attacks on... Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:10pm
World Houthis hit US-owned container ship, no injuries: US DUBAI: Houthi forces in Yemen struck the US-owned and operated container ship M/V Gibraltar Eagle with an anti-ship... Updated 15 Jan, 2024 10:52pm
Business & Finance FedEx has not seen much impact from Red Sea disruptions, CEO says NEW YORK: US parcel delivery giant FedEx said that it hasn’t seen much of a shift to air freight due to disruptions... Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:54pm
World US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks: Biden WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about... Updated 13 Jan, 2024 09:49pm
World US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces on Friday, two... Updated 13 Jan, 2024 05:02pm
World US sanctions Hong Kong, UAE firms over Houthi support WASHINGTON: Washington announced new sanctions Friday on two companies in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates,... Published 12 Jan, 2024 10:05pm
World Aggression widens: US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, officials say WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets... Updated 12 Jan, 2024 11:32am
World Oil tankers continue Red Sea movements despite Houthi attacks HOUSTON: Oil and fuel tanker traffic in the Red Sea was stable in December, even though many container ships have... Updated 09 Jan, 2024 09:02pm
World Maersk continues to schedule Suez journeys despite Houthi attack OSLO: Denmark’s Maersk still plans to sail more than 30 container vessels through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea in... Published 02 Jan, 2024 12:28pm
World UK warns willing to take ‘direct action’ over Red Sea attacks LONDON: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said Monday that Britain is “willing to take direct action” against... Published 01 Jan, 2024 04:58pm
World US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force WASHINGTON/MADRID/ROME: US President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi... Published 28 Dec, 2023 12:28pm
World White House says it’s monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products WASHINGTON: The White House on Friday said it was closely monitoring Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but did... Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:57pm
World Israel orders more Gaza evacuations as envoys seek truce GAZA STRIP: Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza’s main city as diplomats pressed on with efforts to... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 04:03pm
Markets Oil perks up as Red Sea tensions spark investor jitters LONDON: Global oil benchmark Brent topped $80 a barrel on Wednesday amid jitters over global trade disruption and... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:11pm
World Israel says Netanyahu, Modi discuss Houthi threat to shipping OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi on Tuesday... Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:34pm
World US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks MANAMA: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the United States was leading a multinational operation to... Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:27pm
World France to take measures with partners over Houthi attacks in Red Sea: Colonna PARIS: France will take measures along with the country’s partners to put an end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea,... Published 19 Dec, 2023 03:05pm
World Attacks from Houthis hit two ships DUBAI/LONDON: Attacks from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck two Liberian-flagged ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait on... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
World White House’s Sullivan discusses Gaza war with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:58am
World Saudi-led coalition sets deadline for Houthi weapons withdrawal RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Saturday set the Iran-aligned group Houthis a three-hour deadline to... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
World Saudi Aramco storage facility targeted by Houthi attack causing fire RIYADH: Yemen's Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi energy facilities on Friday and the Saudi-led coalition... Published 25 Mar, 2022 10:17pm
World After Houthi attacks, senior US general in UAE to bolster defenses ABU DHABI: US Marine General Frank McKenzie arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for talks on efforts to... Published 06 Feb, 2022 09:06pm