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Yemen forces claim key gains near Bab al-Mandeb: What’s the latest?
Yemen government forces reclaim a key Red Sea port city and reverse Houthi gains near Bab al-Mandab.
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Ethiopia’s Abiy demands access to Red Sea as tensions with neighbours rise
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is renewing demands for Red Sea access and Nile water rights, escalating tensions with neighboring nations.
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Middle East oil supply looms over midterms, while Yemen seeks to root out Houthis
Escalating military operations in Yemen and threats to Middle East oil supplies are emerging as key political concerns ahead of the midterms.
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Iran War Updates: Battle for control of Red Sea, attacks on energy infrastructure temper news of rising oil flow
Energy markets fluctuate as reports of recovered oil flows clash with ongoing attacks on infrastructure and the battle for Red Sea control.
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Fighting in Ethiopia raises fears of wider war, from Horn of Africa to Red Sea
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US warns Houthi ties with al-Shabaab threaten Red Sea trade
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Saudi Arabia Resumes Red Sea Oil Exports in Blow to Iran
Saudi Arabia has restarted Red Sea crude oil loadings, according to recent reporting from OilPrice.com.
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A new flash point in the Iran war: The narrow strait called the ‘Gate of Tears’
A crucial waterway faces rising threat as Yemen's Houthis seize the Red Sea coast with Iranian adviser backing.
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Briny 'death pools' hold clues to early life
Deep-sea briny death pools are emerging in current science coverage as critical sites for understanding early life on Earth.
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Houthis promise not to target European ships
Houthis reportedly promise to spare European vessels from attacks as commercial shipping navigates the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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Who are the Houthis in Yemen and what do they want?
Recent reporting examines the expanding threat posed by Houthi rebels in Yemen and regional diplomatic implications.
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Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours, sources tell AP
Iranian advisers reportedly aided Houthis in capturing Yemen's Red Sea coast, escalating regional security concerns.
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Despite wealth and advanced weapons, Saudis fumbling in fight against Houthis
Recent coverage examines how Saudi Arabia is struggling in the conflict against Houthi forces amid reports of Iranian military assistance.
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Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline, to resume exports from Yanbu, sources say
Saudi Arabia plans to restart its East-West oil pipeline and resume exports from Yanbu, according to recent financial coverage.
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Iran Update, September 21, 2026
The US-Iran conflict enters its 31st week as tensions expand to the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and Saudi oil infrastructure.
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The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five people, medics say
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Saudi crown prince goes to Egypt for support amid Houthi strikes, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Crown Prince MBS visits Egypt to meet President Sisi amid intensifying Houthi attacks and regional tensions.
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Houthi advances leave Trump with only bad choices
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Houthis capture more Yemeni Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb
Houthi forces seize strategic Red Sea islands, tightening their grip on the vital Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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Morning Bid: Shipping oil gets ever harder, costlier
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Houthis enter US 'kill box' after seizing Red Sea 'cork,' former Pentagon official warns
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About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
About 85,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies and Houthi rebels advance.
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Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
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‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
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Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee as Houthis advance along Red Sea coast
Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee following a lightning Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast that caught Saudi forces off guard.
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
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Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
Houthi forces have seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, creating new risks for global oil routes and Indian economic interests.
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Iran pushed Houthis to capture Yemeni Red Sea ports and to attack Saudi Arabia
New reports indicate Iranian influence behind Houthi operations in Yemen amid fresh Saudi airstrikes on Mocha airport.
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Live Updates: Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as, reports say, Houthis take key territory along Red Sea
Diesel climbs past six dollars a gallon while reports indicate Houthi territorial gains near the Red Sea.
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly reached a strategic island, threatening critical global shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route
Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and a crucial island, sparking international shipping concerns.
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
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Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war
Perim Island off Yemen has emerged as a critical strategic prize amid widening regional conflicts involving Iran.
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Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's Houthis advance near the Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as intense battles unfold.
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Iran Update, September 8, 2026
Tensions in West Asia escalate as the US enters a 'military conflict' with Iran amidst intensified fighting in the Red Sea.
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Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
Conflict in Yemen is intensifying as government forces launch strikes in Marib and capture a high-ranking Houthi commander.
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Over 60 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle Saudi-backed forces near Red Sea gateway
Heavy fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces near the Red Sea gateway has resulted in over 60 fatalities.
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Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation
The Houthis have claimed a projectile strike on a Saudi tanker, marking a new escalation in the volatile Red Sea maritime corridor.
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Iran live updates: Tanker struck by projectile as US and Iran trade threats
Tensions escalate in the Red Sea after a Bahri-owned tanker was struck by an unknown projectile west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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Saudis Offer to Sell Oil Near Oman, a Possible Sign They’re Sailing Dark Through Hormuz
Saudi Aramco is offering crude oil to Asian refiners outside the Strait of Hormuz, sparking speculation about shipping routes and regional security.
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Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz
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Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi forces have escalated Red Sea operations with ballistic missile strikes on Saudi vessels amid heavy casualties from Yemeni military counter-offensives.
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Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says
Operations at Yemen's Mocha port have been suspended following Houthi attacks amid an escalating conflict involving ballistic missiles and drone strikes.
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Saudi Arabia considers supporting Yemeni ground push against Houthi forces
Saudi Arabia is evaluating a potential shift in strategy by considering support for a Yemeni ground offensive against Houthi forces.
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Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say
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Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities
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At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea
At least six people are killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian ship in the Red Sea.
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Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
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Four crew killed in Red Sea attack while missile strike reported in Gulf
Fatalities in the Red Sea and a reported US missile strike off Pakistan signal escalating maritime volatility.
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Houthi attack on small cargo ship in Red Sea kills three crew members, sources say
Three crew members were killed following a Houthi attack on a small cargo ship navigating the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea.
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Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
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A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia
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Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Houthis claim missile strike on a Saudi tanker, prompting oil prices to rebound and shipping routes to mask Saudi cargoes.
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Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Indian minister says
An India-flagged vessel has sunk in the Red Sea near Yemeni waters following a projectile attack, though all crew members were successfully rescued.
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Unknown projectile sinks Indian vessels near Yemen
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel has sunk in the Red Sea near Yemen following a strike by an unknown projectile.
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Saudi Oil Reroutes Hit Capacity and Security Limits
Saudi Arabia is intensifying oil rerouting efforts via Yanbu Port as security risks and capacity limits mount in the Red Sea.
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Saudi Arabia forms Red Sea security bloc with five African countries amid rising maritime tensions
Saudi Arabia has established a new Red Sea security bloc involving five African nations to address increasing maritime tensions.
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Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?
Global maritime security shapes a new world order as the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint sparks bypass plans.
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Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia initiates a new international maritime coalition in the Red Sea as tensions escalate with Yemen's Houthis.