Red Sea

Another ship attacked in Red Sea day after Houthis claimed to have sunk bulk carrier

Monday’s attack 50 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah was the second assault by the Houthis against merchant vessels in the vital shipping corridor since November 2024

UK, US launch joint ‘after-dark’ attack at Houthi’s drone-making facility in Yemen

With billions of dollars in trade flows now threatened by a conflict that shows little sign of abating, military responses such as these shed light on the high-stakes effort to restore safe passage through the region.

6 dead, 19 injured after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

The submarine, called Sinbad, reportedly had 40 people on board. The vessel has been travelling in the Hurghada area for several years

Why is Trump ordering airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen? Will Iran strike back?

The US has launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they targeted commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis, backed by Iran, claim at least 53 deaths, including civilians. US officials say the strikes aim to restore maritime security. Iran warns of retaliation, while the UN urges restraint to prevent further regional destabilisation

Gaza ceasefire: Yemen's Houthis release cargo ship crew they captured a year ago

Yemen's Houthi group released the 25-member crew of the merchant ship Galaxy Leader after more than a year in captivity. The crew was handed over to Oman. The release aligns with Houthi support for the Gaza ceasefire and their solidarity with Palestine.

Why are shipping companies avoiding Red Sea trade route despite Gaza ceasefire?

'I'll spend the extra money, and I'll send everything around the tip of Africa...There is no way I'm putting any of my merchandise on a boat that's going to go through the Red Sea,' one toy supplier said

Why British Navy needs foreign support to keep its warships at sea

Short on crew and struggling to maintain its fleet, the Royal Navy is now turning to foreign help, raising doubts about its future operational strength

EU mission launches new effort to salvage burning tanker in Red Sea

The European Union’s Operation Aspides has begun a new effort to salvage the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been burning since attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The mission aims to create a secure environment for the towing operation amid concerns of a potential oil spill

Ship hit by 3 projectiles near Yemen, says UK agency

The Yemen-based Houthis have been terrorising the Red Sea for months by attacking and hijacking ships transiting through the Red Sea

How are Yemen's Houthi rebels driving up coffee prices in Europe?

Coffee prices across Europe have surged due to geopolitical disruptions, climate change, and new EU regulations. Yemen's Houthi rebels' intensified attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea are forcing longer, costlier shipping routes. Coupled with adverse weather conditions and stricter deforestation rules, these factors have driven up costs for coffee producers, leading to higher prices for consumers