Searched for
BAB EL MANDEB STRAIT
- Yemen's Houthis advance to within 80 km of Aden, sources say
The advance brings the Houthis closer to Aden than at any point since the early months of the war in 2015, when they briefly entered the ci...
Quad ministers pledge over $85 million for AI access, flag economic coercion and supply chain risksQuad foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, focusing on economic security, resil...
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict, MEA saysAmidst the turmoil in West Asia, the loss of twenty-two Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, has come to light, with three fatalities ...
Oil Price Today (October 28): Crude oil at $116 as Saudi Arabian refinery comes under attack $120 in sight?Crude oil price : Oil prices have risen due to an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery by Yemen's Houthis. Concerns regarding supp...
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery amid $1 billion ceasefire offer reportsYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery. A fire occurred near the facil...
Oil Price Today (October 27): Crude oil below $115 amid peace talk hopes but attacks continue. What are experts saying?Crude oil price : Oil prices have experienced a decline as diplomatic discussions aimed at easing tensions have taken place. Brent crude fu...
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalateEgypt's parliament has approved military support for Saudi Arabia as conflicts with the Houthis escalate. This decision follows President A...
Oil Price Today (October 26): Crude oil at $115, retreats from 6-month high despite lingering concerns. What are experts saying?US crude futures declined $1.82, or 2%, to $101.48 a barrel, while Brent crude futures dropped $1.50, or 1.72%, to $115 a barrel. Both benc...
Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaOil prices showed minimal movement as Brent crude futures dipped slightly. In light of intensifying Houthi attacks impacting oil supply, Sa...
Riyadh seeks access to overseas storageThe move follows a flurry of attacks by Yemen's Houthis on infrastructure. "Commercial storage available through partners is limited. The l...
Aramco asks staff to evacuate Dhahran HQ; US pulls out some Saudi diplomatsClashes between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition that backs Yemen's internationally recognised government have raged since the group p...
Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 53 fightersA deadly missile strike by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted a military camp in southern Yemen, causing at least 53 soldiers to lose th...
Saudi helicopter crash near Yemen border kills 2; Houthis claim Apache takedownTwo crew members died after a Saudi AH-6i helicopter crashed in the Najran region near the Yemen border due to a technical malfunction, the...
Saudi Aramco administrative building at Dhahran headquarters attackedA limited fire broke out in an Aramco administrative building without injuries reported amid escalating tensions. The Saudi-led coalition c...
DP World bidding for all assets on offer: CEO Yuvraj Narayan amid West Asia conflictDP World is increasing its focus on the Indian port sector to explore new opportunities. The company plans to expand its capacity at Tuna T...
Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuationSeveral explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Thursday, including a large blast at King Khalid International Airport, a...
Iran-backed Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia, Yemen's Aden airportIran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting military and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia. ...
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials sayForces of Yemen's internationally recognized government began a major offensive Monday against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on the coun...
The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...