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Yemen :  US announces the designation of the Houthi rebels as a global terrorist group, spoksman says

Yemen : US announces the designation of the Houthi rebels as a global terrorist group, spoksman says

Today the US department of State is announcing the designation of the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective February…

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Empty Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile off Yemen

Empty Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile off Yemen

 An empty Malta-flagged bulk carrier was hit by a missile while heading north through the Red Sea, 76 nautical miles northwest of the Yemeni p…

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Mariners maintain Red Sea shipping cover despite continued Houthi attacks

Mariners maintain Red Sea shipping cover despite continued Houthi attacks

Lloyd’s and London market marine insurers are continuing to provide cover for vessels and cargo travelling through the Red Sea despite rising…

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Houthi strike a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden

Houthi strike a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden

The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, later claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tensions gripping the Red Sea after American-led strikes on the…

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Yemen : More oil tankers shun southern Red Sea after US-led strikes

Yemen : More oil tankers shun southern Red Sea after US-led strikes

At least six more oil tankers were steering clear of the southern Red Sea on Monday, as disruptions increase on the vital route for energy shipping…

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Houthis threaten ‘strong and effective response’ to latest US strike in Yemen

Houthis threaten ‘strong and effective response’ to latest US strike in Yemen

The Houthi militia has threatened a “strong and effective response” after the US carried out another strike in Yemen overnight,  r…

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UK will back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen - Cameron

UK will back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen - Cameron

Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the UK is "prepared to back our words with actions" against the Houthis, after taking military action in Yemen…

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US escalates Yemen conflict with fresh raid on Houthi radar in Sana’a

US escalates Yemen conflict with fresh raid on Houthi radar in Sana’a

The Houthi rebel group in Yemen accused the United States of a fresh air strike on the Al-Dailami Air Base in the capital Sana’a on Saturday…

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UN envoy calls for restraint amid rising tensions in Yemen

UN envoy calls for restraint amid rising tensions in Yemen

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg issued an urgent appeal on Saturday, calling on all conflicting parties to exercise maximum r…

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Yemen : US carries out fresh strikes as Houthis vow to "keep attacking ships" in Red Sea

Yemen : US carries out fresh strikes as Houthis vow to "keep attacking ships" in Red Sea

The strike on a Houthi radar site comes a day after scores of attacks across the country heightened fears that Israel's war with Palestinian milita…

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Yemen : Houthis Rebels fired an anti-ship missile after strikes , US Said

Yemen : Houthis Rebels fired an anti-ship missile after strikes , US Said

Yemen’s Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile on Friday in retaliation for overnight American and British strikes targeting the Ira…

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UAE voices concern over consequences of attacks on Red Sea shipping

UAE voices concern over consequences of attacks on Red Sea shipping

The United Arab Emirates has expressed grave concern over the consequences of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, the Gulf state's official news ag…

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Oil prices rise more than 2% after US, Britain strikes in Yemen

Oil prices rise more than 2% after US, Britain strikes in Yemen

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Friday as the United States and Britain carried out strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen in retaliation…

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Cyprus chamber sees significant impact from Houthis on shipping

Cyprus chamber sees significant impact from Houthis on shipping

Sustained attacks by Yemen's Houthis on vessels using Red Sea shipping lanes could have a "substantial" impact on economies and a knock-on effect o…

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"As Houthis Attacks Continue " ... EU Weighs Naval Operation in Red Sea

"As Houthis Attacks Continue " ... EU Weighs Naval Operation in Red Sea

The European Union is mulling whether to establish a new naval operation in the Red Sea with the aim of re-establishing security and freedom of nav…

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Yemen : Houthi Rebels say Red Sea attacks do not threaten peace with Saudi Arabia

Yemen : Houthi Rebels say Red Sea attacks do not threaten peace with Saudi Arabia

The chief negotiator for Yemen's Houthis said on Thursday the group's attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea do not threaten its peace talks wi…

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Yemen : UNSC condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Yemen : UNSC condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a draft resolution put forward by the US and Japan on 10 January, which calls for the condemnation of Ye…

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Britain warns of severe consequences after Houthi attack in Red Sea repelled

Britain warns of severe consequences after Houthi attack in Red Sea repelled

Britain has warned of severe consequences after US and UK warships repelled a barrage of 20 Houthi rockets, drones and cruise missiles fired at shi…

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Yemen : Security Council to vote on a resolution demanding Houthi stop Red Sea attacks

Yemen : Security Council to vote on a resolution demanding Houthi stop Red Sea attacks

The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that would condemn and demand an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Ho…

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Yemen's Houthis target vessel in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis target vessel in Red Sea

 Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a vessel in the Red Sea, a Yemeni military source said Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, the United Kingdom…

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