Launched rocket attack on Panama-flagged ship in Red Sea: Houthis

Launched rocket attack on Panama-flagged ship in Red Sea: Houthis

Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a rocket attack on the Anadolu S ship in the Red Sea. “We carried out an operation targeting the ship, Anadolu S, in the Red Sea with a number of appropriate ballistic and naval rockets, and the hit was accurate,” Houthi military spokesperson … Read more

Sindalah, NEOM’s first luxury destination opens up

Sindalah, NEOM’s first luxury destination opens up

The NEOM Board of Directors on Sunday, October 27, officially unveiled Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project in Saudi Arabia. First announced by Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors in December 2022, Sindalah’s opening marks an … Read more

Why is Israel interested in relations with Somaliland?

Why is Israel interested in relations with Somaliland?

Israel is interested in establishing a military base in northern Somalia in order to keep tabs on Yemen and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Middle East Monitor, the Qatari state-funded news site reported on Tuesday.  According to the report, in exchange, Israel would establish relations with Somaliland, which controls northern Somalia but is not currently … Read more

Houthis warn shipowners: Prepare to be attacked

Houthis warn shipowners: Prepare to be attacked

On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company noticed an unusual email had landed in his personal inbox. The message, which was also sent to the manager’s business email address, warned that one of the company’s vessels traveling through the Red Sea was at … Read more

India Inc braces for disruption in Sea trade amid Israel-Iran Conflict

India Inc braces for disruption in Sea trade amid Israel-Iran Conflict

New Delhi: As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route. The conflict can lead to higher cargo freight rates as Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has close ties with the … Read more

Iran facilitates talks between Houthis and Russia over rocket deal.

Iran facilitates talks between Houthis and Russia over rocket deal.

Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the terrorist group, three Western and regional sources said to Reuters on Wednesday. Seven sources said that Russia has yet to decide to transfer the Yakhont missiles – also known as P-800 Oniks – which experts said … Read more

New strategy needed to contain Iran-backed Houthis, says Yemen VP

New strategy needed to contain Iran-backed Houthis, says Yemen VP

A rise in Middle East hostilities makes it all the more urgent for regional and international stakeholders to define a new strategy to contain the increasingly well-armed Iran-backed Houthi terrorists, Yemen’s vice-president said on Tuesday. Yemen’s Houthis have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea in protest at Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, a war … Read more

Houthi controlled port at 30% capacity after IDF strikes in July

Houthi controlled port at 30% capacity after IDF strikes in July

Almost two months passed since July 19, when a Houthi explosive drone breached Israeli air defenses, murdering 50-year-old Yevgeny Ferder, and injuring eight others. Only one day later, the Israeli air force launched a retaliatory attack against the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah, dubbed “Operation Outstretched Arm.” Despite the Houthi promises for retaliation and targeting … Read more

Egypt to meet with Houthis, Iran, to try to reach resolution

Egypt to meet with Houthis, Iran, to try to reach resolution

Egypt is reportedly preparing to host a Houthi delegation in an effort to reduce tensions in the Red Sea, according to Arab media reports. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have launched multiple attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea and near the coast of Yemen since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas … Read more

Merchant vessel hit by two unknown projectiles near Yemen’s Saleef

Merchant vessel hit by two unknown projectiles near Yemen’s Saleef

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Red Sea on Monday, just north of the area where crews are attempting to salvage a tanker loaded with oil and still ablaze after an earlier assault by the group, authorities said. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org … Read more