Houthi Rebels

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, Houthis launch missile at Israel

The attacks came after an attack Sunday targeting a Liberian-flagged ship in the Red Sea that caught fire and took on water, later forcing its crew to abandon the vessel.

UK joins U.S. in strikes on Houthis near Sanaa as Trump’s operation Rough Rider intensifies

The UK joined the U.S. in airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthis near Sanaa, marking its first strike under Trump’s Operation Rough Rider amid rising tensions with Iran and regional instability.

U.S. military loses seven reaper drones in intensifying campaign against Houthis

Houthi rebels in Yemen have downed seven U.S. drones amid intensified American strikes, prompting concerns over rising costs, regional escalation, and civilian casualties in the Red Sea conflict.

Houthis Warn Of 'Escalation'| U.S. Airstrike Pounds Yemen| U.S.-Iran Tension| Netanyahu| N18G

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that continued U.S. aggression against Yemen would lead to "escalatory options" and more painful retaliation from the rebels. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent airstrikes on Houthi positions, which killed at least 53 people, including children, and injured many others. Trump’s airstrikes are part of a broader campaign to pressure Iran, the Houthis’ main backer, with Trump linking Houthi actions to Tehran and threatening consequences for further attacks. In response, Houthi supporters rallied in several cities, vowing revenge against the U.S. and Israel. The United Nations has called for a halt to military activities in Yemen. Meanwhile, the Houthis’ maritime attacks on over 100 merchant vessels between November 2023 and January 2024 raised their profile in the Arab world. Trump also warned Iran against arming the Houthis, alleging a reduction in Tehran's military support for the group.

Houthis rebels claim fourth attack on U.S. fleet in 72 hours as tensions escalate in Red Sea

Houthi rebels launched a fourth attack in 72 hours on a U.S. fleet in the Red Sea, escalating tensions. The U.S. vowed relentless strikes, while Houthis pledged continued support for Gaza.

Trump to continue strikes on Yemen| Houthis vow to retaliate| Aftermath of U.S. airstrike| N18G

The United States has vowed to continue its military strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they halt attacks on international shipping. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the campaign aims to ensure freedom of navigation and restore deterrence. President Trump also warned the Houthis, threatening overwhelming force if their attacks do not cease. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on the USS Harry S. Truman and other U.S. warships in the Red Sea, which was met with U.S. retaliation, including the downing of 11 drones. Meanwhile, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi has promised further escalation if U.S. strikes persist. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, including 53 dead and 101 injured. The US military operation is the largest in the region since Trump’s presidency, and it may continue for weeks. The Houthis have also threatened further attacks on Israeli ships unless Gaza's aid blockade is lifted.

Yemen's Houthi rebels say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby Mideast waterways again a target

Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned that any Israeli-linked vessel in Mideast waters is now a target, escalating tensions in key shipping routes as Israel continues blocking aid to Gaza after a missed deadline.

Houthi rebels, backed by Russian intel, disrupt Red Sea trade routes: Report | N18G

Yemeni Houthi rebels, with alleged support from Russian intelligence, have launched attacks on the Red Sea trade route, targeting western ships with ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones. These strikes, which began after the Gaza war, were reportedly in solidarity with Palestinians affected by Israel's military actions. The Houthis allegedly used Russian satellite data, shared with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), to create instability and divert US focus to the Middle East. Over 70 attacks have forced shipping vessels to reroute south of Africa, boosting container rates. Maersk has raised its financial outlook, citing increased demand and supply chain disruptions.

Jaishankar expresses concern amid rising Middle East tensions

India has long supported a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with PM Modi being among the first global leaders to condemn Hamas' attacks on Israel last October, while also expressing concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of firing missiles at a container ship as an oil tanker burns

The attack comes after the Houthis repeatedly assaulted and then boarded a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the nearby Red Sea, planting explosives on it they later detonated.

Suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks

The Houthis have offered no explanation for the two-week pause in their attacks on shipping through the Red Sea corridor, which have seen similar slowdowns since the assaults began in November over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Yemen's Houthi rebels target ship in Gulf of Aden as Eisenhower aircraft carrier heads home

The Houthi attack comes after the sinking this week of the ship Tutor, which marked what appears to be a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis in their campaign of strikes on ships in the vital maritime corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

Shipping industry braces for more disruptions as Iran-Israel conflict to further drive up freight rates, travel times

The average shipping cost for a 40-foot container for the South East Asia-India-European Union route was around $ 3,077 in March

March madness is coming for the global shipping industry

March is the traditional low season for the global logistics industry and also the time when ship operators, importers and freight forwarders sit down to discuss long-term contracts. With multiple international crises including wars and economic uncertainty, companies are having a tough time deciding how much long-term capacity and revenue targets to lock in

Red Sea crisis: US freight rates up 70%, region disruption could impact India's crude oil imports

Red Sea crisis: Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a thinktank, has said that India must prepare for long-term shipping disruptions at the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which is crucial for India's crude oil and LNG imports.

Red Sea crisis: Navy choppers, merchant ships attacked by Houthi rebels, says US; Maersk suspends operations

The US military said its choppers were alerted after the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU issued a distress call at around 6:30 am (Sanaa time).

Suez crisis: As US military takes control, shipping lines prepare to restart ops

With the deployment of the US-led OPG, Maersk said it was preparing to resume shipping operations. MSC Mediterranean is expected to hold a high-level meeting on December 27.

Red Sea chaos risks driving up price of goods for global economy

Shipping companies are diverting cargoes after Iran-backed Houthi militants attacked commercial vessels plying the Red Sea. The vessels will have to sail around Africa instead of taking the shorter route through the Suez Canal.

US forms coalition to counter Houthis attacks in Red Sea

Four of the world's top five container shipping companies have either paused or rerouted movements through the Red Sea, necessitating longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, adding an about 10 days or more to the journeys

Suez Canal closure worries industry but government confident of minimal impact

While there is expectation that global militaries will step in soon and secure the Red Sea and the Suez Canal by the end of the week, a prolonged delay in reusing them may lead to a 30-40 percent rise in cost of transportation

MC Explains: Why Houthi attacks in Red Sea trigger warning for global trade; how it concerns India

Four of the world's biggest container shipping lines — MSC, A.P. Moller-Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag Lloyd — have paused or suspended Red Sea operations as Yemen's Houthi militants stepped up their assaults on commercial vessels.

7 Indian crew members on UAE-flagged ship seized by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Government of India is making all efforts to secure their early release, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

United Nations warns of mass famine in Yemen ahead of donor conference

OCHA, said the risk of large-scale famine in the Arab world's poorest country has never been more acute, adding that the years-long conflict, economic decline, and institutional collapse created enormous humanitarian needs in all sectors.