Red Sea
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13 Indian sailors facing 'life-threatening situation' on ship stranded at Ukraine port amid strikes
World | Jul 28, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIn an urgent appeal, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India informed that 13 Indians are among 15 crew members aboard a ship stranded at a Ukrainian port following drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea amid the ongoing regional conflict.
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea after blockade on Saudi shipping
World | Jul 23, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers, "Encelia" and "Layla," in the Red Sea, days after Saudi Arabia's strike on Sanaa International Airport, with Saudi Arabia confirming a fire broke out on one vessel, though all crew were reported safe.
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Houthis announce blockade of Saudi shipping at Bab el-Mandeb Strait: How it matters for India
World | Jul 21, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTYahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, said in a video statement that the maritime ban against Saudi Arabia will be effective immediately, describing it as an “equation of ‘an eye for an eye.’”
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Germany claims Chinese warship targeted its reconnaissance aircraft with laser over Red Sea
World | Jul 08, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTGermany has not disclosed the exact timing of the incident or the type of aircraft involved. However, German news outlet Der Spiegel reported that the targeted aircraft was a reconnaissance jet on an EU mission.
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Who are Yemen's Houthi rebels? Key facts as US intensifies strikes on Iran-backed group
World | Mar 17, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTThe US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, killing 53 and escalating tensions with Iran. The strikes follow months of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, prompting Trump to pledge "overwhelming lethal force" to secure global trade routes.
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Israel strikes Houthi-controlled critical infrastructure in Yemen, four dead | VIDEO
World | Sep 30, 2024, 07:33 AM ISTThe dozens of aircraft including fighter jets had attacked power plants and a seaport in Hodeidah and the port of Ras Issa. The strikes killed 4 people. This is the second such attack by Tel Aviv in the last two months.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels attack two crude oil tankers in Red Sea, US says 'reckless acts of terrorism'
World | Sep 03, 2024, 09:57 AM ISTThe Houthis took responsibility for attacking the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I, which was coming from Russia, but made no mention of the attack on Saudi-flagged MV Amjad. The attacks come as the US seeks to salvage the still-burning MV Delta Sounion attacked by Houthis earlier.
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Houthis claim attacks on two ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean
World | Jun 24, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTThe US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) verified the incident, stating that Houthis allegedly targeted the Greek-owned vessel Transworld Navigator in a suspected unmanned aerial system (UAS) attack.
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16 killed, 41 wounded in joint US-British airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels
World | May 31, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTThe US Central Command said American and British forces struck 13 targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen, targeting the Salif port and a radio building in Hodeidah's Al-Hawk district. The Houthis had ramped up their attacks on international ships in the Red Sea, demanding Israel to end the war in Gaza.
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11 killed after US, British forces strike Houthi targets in western Yemen
World | Mar 12, 2024, 07:31 AM ISTHouthi attacks began in November in solidarity with Palestinians and escalated despite warnings and attacks by US, British and other forces. Last week, a Houthi missile killed three of a ship's crew members, marking the first fatal strike since Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
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Yemen's Houthis target two US warships as Red Sea crisis continues amid Gaza war
World | Mar 06, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTA US destroyer shot down drones and a missile launched by the Houthi rebels towards it on Tuesday, as the group vowed to not stop unless the Israel-Hamas war ends. Houthis' Red Sea attacks have disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys.
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Yemen's Houthis target fuel tanker Torm Thor in Gulf of Aden, no damage
World | Feb 25, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the USS Mason, a guided missile destroyer, on Saturday shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile launched into the Gulf of Aden from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen that was likely targeting the tanker.
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Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from Iranian fishing vessel, extends aid to crew
World | Feb 12, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTResponding to the distress call from the Fishing Vessel, an Indian Naval ship, mission deployed in the North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, provided damage control assistance and undertook strengthening of the hull, rendering the boat safe for further transit.
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Yemen's Houthis attack two vessels in Red Sea, one sustains minor damage as tensions escalate
World | Feb 06, 2024, 06:29 PM ISTA Barbados-flagged British-owned vessel in the Red Sea sustained minor damage during the attack in the Red Sea, but no one was injured. This came after joint airstrikes by the US and the UK, along with other countries, in Yemen as tensions reach boiling point over the war in Gaza.
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Yemen sacks its Prime Minister as US, British militaries launch joint strikes against Houthi sites
World | Feb 06, 2024, 07:13 AM ISTA decree from the council appointed Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak as the country's new prime minister. The council didn't give the reason behind the reshuffle.
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'At end of day, neighbours need each others': Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives
India | Jan 30, 2024, 02:26 PM ISTMaldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu won the November elections riding on an 'India Out' campaign and has since asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel and two helicopters. India has previously assisted Maldives greatly in disaster management and maritime security.
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Merchant ship with 22 Indians onboard hit by missile, captain praises Navy's rescue efforts
World | Jan 27, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTThe Indian warship deployed a team along with firefighting equipment to help the crew to augment firefighting efforts onboard the distressed vessel. The British oil tanker was struck by a Houthi missile while transiting through the Red Sea.
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Houthis escalate attacks on Red Sea as missile strike hits British fuel tanker in Gulf of Aden
World | Jan 27, 2024, 10:09 AM ISTThe missile attack on the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda sparked a fire aboard, according to trading firm Trafigura. The incident, and a Houthi missile targeting a US warship in the Gulf of Aden, represent the biggest escalation of the conflict of the ongoing conflict, officials say.
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China issues ultimatum to Iran - stop Houthi attacks in Red Sea or risk harming business relations
World | Jan 26, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTChina, which has been Iran's biggest trading partner for the past decade, warned Tehran against any attack on any Chinese-related vessels or undermining Beijing's interests. It is not clear how Tehran would react to China's ultimatum as Beijing's influence on Tehran was not absolute.
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Houthis ask US, British nationals to leave Yemen within a month amid tensions in Middle East
World | Jan 25, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTThe development came amid rising tensions following a joint attack by the US and UK military on Houthi targets in Yemen. Houthis have attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to express solidarity with Palestinians, risking global inflation and the possible expansion of the Israel-Hamas war.