Red Sea
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US forces swing into action in Red Sea, shoot over a dozen of Houthi's drone and missile strikes
World | Dec 27, 2023, 08:49 AM ISTAccording to the Pentagon's Central Command, there was no damage to ships in the area or reported injuries. It said over a dozen drones, at least three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land-attack missiles over a period of 10 hours.
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Indian Navy confirms MV Chem Pluto suffered drone attack, deploys major warships in Arabian Sea
World | Dec 26, 2023, 08:57 AM ISTMV Chem Pluto attack: The analysis of the area of attack and debris found on the ship hinted towards a drone attack but further forensic and technical analysis will be required to establish the vector of attack, including the type and amount of explosive used.
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'Hope countries take...': This is what MEA said on Pak Army chief's visit to US, Canada and Red Sea
World | Dec 21, 2023, 05:41 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Islamabad's support of terrorism and cross-border attacks are well known after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's maiden visit to the US. He also highlighted that Canada has consistently given space to extremists and anti-India elements on its soil.
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US, allies plan international force to counter Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
World | Dec 19, 2023, 04:47 PM ISTUnder the new mission, the military ships will not necessarily escort a specific vessel, but will be positioned to provide umbrella protection to as many as possible at a given time, according to a US official. At least 12 ships have been attacked or seized in the Red Sea.
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Projectile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen hits German-owned ship in Red Sea, causes fire
World | Dec 15, 2023, 05:48 PM ISTYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have been attacking vessels in Red Sea shipping lanes and firing drones and missiles at Israel since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza over two months ago, in a campaign they say aims to support the Palestinians.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen target Norway tanker ship with cruise missile in Red Sea: US
World | Dec 12, 2023, 11:52 AM ISTThe chemical tanker is Norway-flagged, and its Norwegian owner, Mowinckel Chemical Tankers, and manager Hansa Tankers could not be immediately reached for comment outside office hours.
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Houthis share video showing hijacking of India-bound shipping vessel in Red Sea I WATCH
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:56 PM ISTAccording to a report by The Times of Israel, the footage shows a helicopter landing on the vehicle carrier named the "Galaxy Leader", with several gunmen getting off and taking control of the ship.
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'Tactic of Israel': Iran rejects backing Yemen's Houthis in seizure of India-bound cargo ship
World | Nov 20, 2023, 04:34 PM ISTIn a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said that Israel has accused Tehran of diverting the attention from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack India-bound cargo ship on Red Sea, confirm US officials
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:20 AM ISTThe British-owned ship was linked to Israel and the Houthis promised to target ships in international waters that were linked to or owned by the country. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu later denounced the incident and said that no Israelis were on board.
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Cargo ship en route Turkiye to India with 25 crews onboard hijacked by Yemen's Houthis: Report
World | Nov 19, 2023, 08:59 PM ISTDenouncing the incident, the Israeli PM office said it strongly condemned the Iranian attack against an international vessel and added the ship is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm.
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Shark that ate 23-year old Russian tourist in front of family at Egypt beach to be mummified
World | Jun 14, 2023, 03:24 PM ISTThe horrific incident was caught on camera where the man was heard screaming “Papa, save me”.
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Iranian cargo ship attacked in Red Sea off Yemen: Report
World | Apr 07, 2021, 01:07 PM ISTThe US military's Central Command said it was "aware of media reporting of an incident involving the Saviz in the Red Sea."
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66 killed in Yemen as rebels and pro-govt forces battle for land
World | Jan 23, 2017, 04:49 PM ISTViolent clashes continue to cause destruction in Yemen with at least 66 people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, medics and security sources said today. The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Shiite
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Saudi blogger to be publicly given 1,000 lashes, 10 years jail for insulting Islam
World | Jan 13, 2015, 05:42 PM ISTDubai: A Saudi blogger who was sentenced last May to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes will be publicly flogged for the first time after Friday prayers outside a mosque in the Red Sea
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Saudi blogger to be publicly flogged for insulting Islam
World | Jan 09, 2015, 08:14 AM ISTDubai: A Saudi blogger who was sentenced last May to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes will be publicly flogged for the first time after Friday prayers outside a mosque in the Red Sea
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US helicopter crashes in Red Sea
World | Sep 23, 2013, 10:46 AM ISTManama: A US navy helicopter crashed in the Red Sea Sunday and five personnel onboard were reported missing, Xinhua reported.US navy's fifth fleet which is based in Bahrain announced in a statement that an MH-60S
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Mubarak Summoned By Egyptian Prosecutors Along With Sons
World | Apr 11, 2011, 05:01 PM ISTCairo, Apr 11: Bowing to demands by protesters that ousted , Hosni Mubarak be put on trial, Egyptian prosecutors today ordered the former head of state and his two sons be questioned on violence against