Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the shadowy leader of Houthis?
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are led by an enigmatic leader whom many say they have never laid eyes on in person. Abdul Malik al-Houthi, 44, took over as leader of the … Read More
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Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone, missile attack after US warned them of consequences
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a … Read More
US forces shoot down ballistic missiles in Red Sea, kill gunmen in attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
BEIRUT — The US military said Sunday it shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward a container ship by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Hours later, four boats tried … Read More
US sanctions exchange services linked to Yemen Houthi rebels
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of money exchange services from Yemen and Turkey alleged to help provide funding to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels who have been launching … Read More
Shipping giant Maersk prepares to restart operations in Red Sea
Denmark’s Maersk, like several other shipping companies, had paused Red Sea journeys due to Houthi attacks in the area. ADVERTISEMENT Shipping mogul Maersk is preparing to restart operations in the Red … Read More
Pentagon: Drone launched from Iran strikes tanker in Indian Ocean
A drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean early on Saturday, in what appears to be the first attack on a commercial vessel outside the … Read More
US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea
A U.S. warship shot down 14 suspected attack drones over the Red Sea on Saturday, and a Royal Navy destroyer downed another drone that was targeting commercial ships, the British and American … Read More
Cruise missile from Yemen strikes tanker ship: US officials
A land-based cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck a commercial tanker vessel, causing a fire and damage but no casualties, two US defense officials told Reuters on Monday. The … Read More
Tanker with apparent ties to Israel seized off Yemen
A tanker full of phosphoric acid — and with apparent ties to Israel — was seized near the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to authorities. No group appears to … Read More
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize Israeli-linked cargo ship in Red Sea
They took over two dozen crew members hostage and raised fears that regional tensions are heightening over the Israel Hamas war ADVERTISEMENT The Houthi rebels said they hijacked the ship … Read More
