A U.S.-owned vessel was hit by a Houthi missile in the Red Sea. Houthis used an anti-ship ballistic missile on Monday, Jan. 15, to hit the bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle. There was a fire in the ship’s hold, but it remained seaworthy. It’s the latest incident to highlight the tenuous situation playing out at sea,…

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Houthi militants in Yemen have been attacking naval and commercial shipping targets in the Red Sea. The Houthis claim that their attacks are focused on Israel-affiliated targets, although many of the targets do not appear to have any such affiliation. The conflict escalated recently when Houthi fighters attacked…

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President Joe Biden is receiving backlash from Democrats after making the decision to retaliate against Houthi forces. Democratic lawmakers are questioning why he bypassed Congress, as the Constitution requires Congress to authorize military action. The Iranian-backed Houthis disrupted international trade by launching attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The forces have launched dozens…

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U.S. forces take down a barrage of missiles and drones in what is being called a “complex attack” by Houthi militants. And masked gunmen storm onto the set of a live newscast in Ecuador as the country’s president declares a state of emergency. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 10,…

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. And an Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been released from prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Blinken to visit the Middle…

Is the United States ready to declare war against Iranian-backed Houthi militants? Since launching Operation Prosperity Guardian in December, issues have intensified for the U.S. and its allies in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels carried out another attack on Thursday, Jan. 4, employing an unmanned surface vessel to target U.S. Navy and commercial vessels. The…

The Panama Canal has imposed unprecedented restrictions on transits, driven by water shortages linked to the El Niño phenomenon in 2023. The canal’s reservoir system is significantly impacted, causing ripple effects across global shipping operations. Following Panama’s rainy season, Lake Gatun, the crucial reservoir supplying water for the canal’s locks and the nation’s primary source…

One of the most powerful ships in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy is now in the Red Sea. The 51-year-old warship, Alborz, entered the area after the U.S. Navy sunk some boats operated by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea to show solidarity with Hamas terrorists in Gaza.…