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China does not have the leverage to end the Red Sea crisis; the US does

Chinese influence over Iran is limited in stopping Houthi attacks.

China values security of shipping lanes in Red Sea for economic reasons. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Labour on Houthi strikes: We back this targeted action

Sir Keir Starmer calls for an end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and urges unity and strength.

Starmer asks the prime minister for reassurance that strikes on the Houthis will be effective in reducing their ability to attack ships.

Starmer requests the government to republish the legal position on the action taken. [ more ]

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Red Sea crisis: Can EU warships deter Houthi rebels? DW 01/21/2024

The EU is considering deploying warships to safeguard the Red Sea in response to escalating Houthi attacks.

Military action alone won't be effective in addressing the conflict in the region. [ more ]

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Red Sea: Will EU warships deter Yemen's Houthi rebels? DW 01/21/2024

The EU is considering a new maritime mission in the Red Sea to protect ships and trade interests in the strategically vital region.

Houthi rebels have been attacking merchant vessels in the Red Sea, targeting ships with links to Israel, causing significant delays and disruption to European trade with Asia and the Middle East. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Biden Escalates Violence in Middle East by Bombing Yemen

The United States and Britain launched military strikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The strikes have raised fears of an escalation of conflict in the region. [ more ]

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India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows

India is expanding its naval power and actively participating in international maritime security.

India's naval deployments serve as a message to regional rival China about its growing maritime ambitions. [ more ]

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UK and US attack Yemen's main oil port after Houthis strike British tanker

US and UK launch airstrikes on port in Yemen's Hodeidah province

Houthi rebels increase attacks on vessels in the Red Sea [ more ]

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Decoding China: How Beijing deals with the Houthis DW 01/26/2024

China is losing patience with the Houthi rebel group in Yemen and has asked Iran to rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

China is concerned about the impact of the attacks on its business ties with Tehran and is calling for safe passage for ships to maintain global supply chains. [ more ]

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China Calls on Houthis to Stop Red Sea Attacks and Urges All Parties to Cool Tensions

China is calling for the Houthis militants to stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Chinese officials asked Iranian counterparts to intervene with the Houthis to protect business relations with Beijing. [ more ]

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UK politics

Sunak on Houthis strikes: We're not seeking confrontation

Ongoing and imminent threat from Houthis in the Red Sea to shipping

Second round of action was fully in-line with international law [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Red Sea ship attacks could push UK inflation up

The UK economy may see inflation rise by 0.2 to 0.5 percent due to commercial disruptions caused by the Houthis targeting vessels in the Red Sea.

The shipping industry forecasts a rise of up to 0.5 percent inflation, indicating that the UK will not escape the commercial fallout from the Houthi offensive. [ more ]

WSJ

Opinion | Washington Can't Let the Houthis Take Yemen

The growing number of attacks by the Houthis on shipping in the Red Sea demonstrates that they are now a strategic threat to the US, its allies, and the global economy.

The US has historically dismissed the Houthis as a nuisance and focused on ending the civil war with minimal exertion. [ more ]

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ANALYSIS | Could Red Sea attacks reignite supply chain chaos? | CBC News

Shipping traffic through the Red Sea has declined due to Houthi attacks on vessels in the region.

Maersk CEO predicts disruptions in the supply chain will last for at least a few months. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

David Cameron says Britain ready to strike again if Houthis continue Red Sea attacks

Britain may strike Houthi targets in Yemen again if rebel group continues to attack ships in the Red Sea

Lord David Cameron argues that Houthi assertion that attacks are linked to Israel's war in Gaza is nonsense [ more ]

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Government fears UK economy could shrink in face of attacks on shipping in Red Sea

Ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea could shrink the British economy.

The UK and US launched airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen, which has targeted international cargo ships in the Red Sea. [ more ]

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Business

U.S. Sanctions Money Network Tied to the Yemen Houthi Rebels Blamed for Shipping Vessel Attacks

The U.S. imposed sanctions on money exchange services from Yemen and Turkey allegedly providing funding to Houthi rebels.

The sanctions are part of efforts to restrict funds to the Houthis and punish their destabilizing activities in the region. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea

The EU intercepted a Houthi rebel drone, emphasizing the need to defend against threats to merchant shipping. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Italian warship forced to shoot down Houthi missile in Red Sea

Italian warship shot down Houthi missile in Red Sea engagement

Houthi threats against UK ships and UN-recognised Yemeni government lobbying in London [ more ]

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France politics

Focus - On board a French warship protecting Red Sea vessels from Houthi attacks

Houthi rebels are attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

French and US navies, along with an EU naval mission, are deployed in the area to safeguard commercial navigation. [ more ]

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Environment

Oil spill, fertilizer leak from sinking of cargo ship highlight risks to Red Sea from Houthi attacks

Fishing industry, coral reefs, desalination plants at risk from Red Sea shipwreck.

Houthi rebels target vessels in Red Sea, causing environmental concerns. [ more ]

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EU launches Red Sea naval mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks

European Union launches naval mission in Red Sea to protect cargo ships from Yemen's Houthi rebels

Mission involves deployment of European warships and early warning systems to ensure freedom of navigation [ more ]

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EU aims to launch a Red Sea naval mission within three weeks to protect ships from rebel attacks

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to defend cargo ships against Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen.

The EU mission will focus on protecting the ships from attacks and will not engage in military strikes against the Houthis. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

EU aims to launch a Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from rebel attacks

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea to defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The mission aims to protect ships from attacks but will not participate in any military strikes against the Houthis.

Several EU countries are ready to provide ships or planes for the mission. [ more ]

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Moment RAF jets take off to conduct further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

RAF Typhoon aircraft conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to prevent attacks on international shipping.

The UK joined the US for a third time in conducting strikes in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al Mandab, aiming to protect innocent lives and preserve freedom of navigation. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak: UK willing to take further military action against Houthis

UK willing to take military action against Houthi rebels

Defence Secretary says UK could launch another attack if necessary [ more ]

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Strikes in Yemen were a last resort', Sunak insists

Strikes in Yemen were a last resort to restore stability in the region

RAF joined US allies in targeting Houthi locations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea [ more ]

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UK cabinet meets to consider potential military strikes against Yemen rebel group

Rishi Sunak held an emergency cabinet meeting amid speculation of UK strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Houthi group has been launching drones and missiles at commercial shipping in the Red Sea since November. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak holding full Cabinet over potential strike after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Mounting speculation that UK and Western allies could take action against Houthi rebels following attacks in the Red Sea.

UK and US naval forces destroyed multiple attack drones deployed by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, believed to be the largest attack yet from the Yemen-based force. [ more ]

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Next warns of stock shortages if Red Sea shipping problems continue

Attacks on container ships in the Red Sea could lead to delays in supplies of Next products.

The attacks have forced companies to reroute cargo around the Cape of Good Hope, adding significant time and costs to journeys. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Biden's Illegal Bombing of Yemen Intensifies the Risk of Regional War

Yemen's Houthi movement began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's assault on Gaza and will continue until there is a ceasefire.

The U.S. and U.K. have conducted multiple airstrikes in Yemen, signaling a sustained campaign against the Iran-backed group disrupting international sea lanes. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

President Biden must face reality: It's time to act vs. Iran

The USS Carney and multiple commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea by Iranian proxies.

Iran has been escalating its attacks against American forces and allies in the Middle East. [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 101

Dozens of Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes in central and south Gaza

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an antiship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 89

An Israeli drone strike killed senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon.

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. [ more ]

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US led coalition warns Houthis of consequences' after Red Sea attacks

A group of countries led by the United States has warned Yemen's Houthi rebels to stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping vessels.

The Houthis argue that their attacks on ships linked to Israel are in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. [ more ]

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Houthis say they carried out drone attack on Israeli port of Eilat

Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli port city of Eilat, Red Sea commercial vessel.

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US politics

Houthis Vow Revenge for U.S. Strikes in Yemen, as Conflict Escalates

Houthi forces in Yemen vow to retaliate against American-led strikes in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

The strikes are causing concern about further escalation in the region and disruptions to shipping routes between Europe and Asia. [ more ]

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US politics

U.S. Considers Task Force to Guard Red Sea Ships From Iranian Proxy Forces

The United States is in discussions with its allies to set up a naval task force to guard ships traveling through the Red Sea after recent attacks.

The attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea are seen as an extension of Israel's war with Hamas by Iranian-sponsored proxy forces. [ more ]

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UK politics

UK cabinet set to discuss possible strikes on Houthi rebels'

UK cabinet meeting to discuss possible military strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.

US forces likely to be involved in any UK strikes. [ more ]

WSJ

Houthis Launch Fresh Red Sea Barrage as Blinken Tries to Contain Gaza War

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a major missile and drone attack in the Red Sea shipping lane

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is working to prevent the conflict in Gaza from escalating into a broader regional war [ more ]

WSJ

Oil Slips After Saudi Arabia Slashes Prices of Asian Crude Exports

Oil prices lower after Saudi Arabia cuts prices

Geopolitical risks present upward risk to oil prices [ more ]

WSJ

Shale Is Keeping the World Awash With Oil as Conflicts Abound

The shipping crisis in the Red Sea is expected to raise consumer prices.

The impact on energy prices has been minimal due to surging supplies from US frackers. [ more ]

WSJ

U.S. Destroyer, Commercial Vessels Attacked by Drones, Missiles in Red Sea

U.S. destroyer and commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea in an escalation of ongoing attacks

The USS Carney was targeted twice and successfully shot down a nearby drone [ more ]

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Europe news

Monday Briefing: Ukraine Steps Up Sabotage

Ukraine is using guerrilla tactics, including sabotage and targeting Russian trains, in their war with Russia.

Russia is also using similar tactics, including sabotage of trains transporting aid to Ukraine. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone over Red Sea

A Royal Navy destroyer warship has shot down a suspected attack drone over the Red Sea, marking the first time the Royal Navy has shot down an aerial target in anger since 1991.

The HMS Diamond was sent to the region two weeks ago amid growing international concern about the threat to shipping. [ more ]

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France news

Britain says a Royal Navy ship has shot down an attack drone over the Red Sea

A Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea.

This is the first time the Royal Navy has shot down an aerial target in anger since the 1991 Gulf War. [ more ]

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