West Asia tensions continue to intensify as Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and halts multiple oil tankers while a Saudi-linked tanker catches fire after an attack in the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump says Iran is not yet ready for a deal but believes Tehran will eventually agree to negotiations. Meanwhile, the United States and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with safeguards against proliferation.

In Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses renewed peace efforts with US officials. In Africa, at least 21 people are killed in fresh attacks in Nigeria's Zamfara State. In business, Alphabet surpasses market expectations as Google Cloud and AI drive strong revenue growth, prompting a significant increase in capital spending for 2026.

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Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz | Saudi Tanker hit in Red Sea | Trump says Iran will agree to deal 

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Two US Navy pilots shot down in 'friendly fire' incident over Red Sea

Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.

American forces on Wednesday (June 19) announced that they have destroyed two Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following a spate of ship attacks by the rebel group. "USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station and one command-and-control node," in a Houthi area of Yemen, the military command announced on X.

US forces destroy two Houthi targets in Yemen amid Red Sea ship attacks

The Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi militants are believed to have sunk a second ship in the Red Sea named the Tutor after allegedly killing one sailor on board, said media reports citing officials, on Wednesday (Jun 19).

Yemen’s Houthi rebels believed to have sunk second ship in Red Sea after deadly attack

A Malta-flagged container ship which was en route from Djibouti to the Saudi city of Jeddah was reportedly targeted with three missiles, reported the British maritime security firm Ambrey, on Monday (Apr 29).

Container ship en route to Jeddah attacked with three missiles near Yemen’s port city Mokha

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says it will continue attacking British ships after Rubymar sinks

The US State Department announced on Friday (Feb 16) that a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil bound for India was struck by a missile in the Red Sea. According to reports, the missile, launched from Yemen, hit the M/T Pollux on its port side.

Red Sea attack: Houthi missile strikes India-bound oil tanker

Second round of joint airstrikes target Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have vowed 'to respond to any attacks on Yemen.' Houthi's claim to have fired at a U.S. cargo ship in Red sea. Watch to know more!

Red Sea Crisis: U.S, UK launch new strikes against Houthis

Iran warship enters key shipping route. The IRIS Alborz entered the Red Sea via the Bab-al-Mandeb strait on Monday. Watch the video to get more insights!

Red Sea Crisis: Iran warship enters trade passage amid Houthi attacks on vessels

UK's Ministry of Defence on Sunday (Jan 21) announced its expenditure to upgrade a projectile system, that currently is being used by the Royal Navy, to shoot down drones over the Red Sea.

UK to spend millions for upgradation of missile system used in Red Sea amid rising tensions

The global shipping industry is grappling with a mounting crisis in the Red Sea. Following a series of attacks on commercial vessels, insurance premiums are soaring, raising concerns about the safety and economic impact on maritime trade. Watch to know more!

Red Sea war insurance rises: Exporters under mounting pressure

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: United States on Saturday (Jan 20) launched fresh strike on Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting an anti-ship ballistic missile, which as per US army, was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and prepared to launch. Watch to know more!

Red Sea Tensions: US launches fresh strikes against Yemen's Houthi targets

The Suez Canal, a critical artery for global trade, is experiencing a significant decline in commercial ship transits, reaching the lowest levels since the infamous blockage by the Ever Given almost three years ago.

Suez Canal Traffic Nosedives: Global shipping seeks alternate routes amid security concerns

US, UK launch strikes in Yemen, US-owned bulk carrier attacked in Gulf of Aden. Houthis claim fresh attack on U.S. Ship after US relists them as terrorists. Watch to know more!

Red Sea Crisis: US strike destroys 14 missiles in Yemen

The United States on Wednesday (Jan 17) re-listed Yemen's Houthis, an Iran-backed group comprising individuals of the Zaydi sect within Shi'ite Islam, as a specially designated global terrorist group.

Explained : How Yemen's Houthi rebels became America's 'terrorists' once again

The United States is preparing to name Iran-backed and Yemen-based Houthis as a specially designated terrorist group, multiple Western media publications reported late on Tuesday (Jan 16) citing people familiar with the matter.

Houthis set to become 'global terrorists' amid Red Sea attacks. Here's what it means

A missile has hit a cargo ship off Yemen, said maritime risk management company Ambrey on Tuesday (January 16). The report has followed a series of attacks Yemen's Houthi rebels carried out against shipping in vital trade routes in the Red Sea.

Missile hits cargo ship off Yemen, says maritime risk company

Soaring shipping costs and a spike in oil prices have ignited concerns about a potential revival of inflation pressures worldwide, Bloomberg reported. Only a few days into 2024, anticipated as the year of waning inflation, manufacturers and retailers find themselves grappling with delays and increased expenses due to persistent attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, disrupting a crucial shipping route through the Suez Canal.

Red Sea attacks spark global inflation fears, disrupting supply chains

The US and the UK on Tuesday (Jan 9) shot down 21 missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The attack, as per reports, was one of the largest Houthi attacks to take place in the Red Sea in recent months.

US and UK thwart 21 missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen

In continuation to a slew of attacks in the Red Sea against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, another container ship that was heading to the Karachi Port from King Abdullah Port in Saudi Arabia was targeted on Tuesday (Dec 26), media reports said.

Karachi-bound container ship comes under attack in Red Sea, Houthi militia claims responsibility

The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. More than 20 countries have joined the US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels; However Spain will not participate in coalition against Red Sea attacks. Watch the video to know more!

Red Sea Attacks: Spain says no to EU operation against Houthis

Denmark's Maersk has announced the scheduling of numerous container vessels to traverse the Suez Canal and the Red Sea in the coming days, signalling a potential return to normalcy for global shipping firms.

Maersk resumes Suez Canal routes amid global shipping concerns

Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli port city of Eilat, Red Sea commercial vessel. Watch the video to know more.

Red Sea Attack: Houthis launch drones over Israel's Eilat

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Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz | Saudi Tanker hit in Red Sea | Trump says Iran will agree to deal

Two US Navy pilots shot down in 'friendly fire' incident over Red Sea

Two US Navy pilots shot down in 'friendly fire' incident over Red Sea

US forces destroy two Houthi targets in Yemen amid Red Sea ship attacks

Yemen’s Houthi rebels believed to have sunk second ship in Red Sea after deadly attack

Container ship en route to Jeddah attacked with three missiles near Yemen’s port city Mokha

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says it will continue attacking British ships after Rubymar sinks

Red Sea attack: Houthi missile strikes India-bound oil tanker

Red Sea Crisis: U.S, UK launch new strikes against Houthis

Red Sea Crisis: Iran warship enters trade passage amid Houthi attacks on vessels

UK to spend millions for upgradation of missile system used in Red Sea amid rising tensions

Red Sea war insurance rises: Exporters under mounting pressure

Red Sea Tensions: US launches fresh strikes against Yemen's Houthi targets

Suez Canal Traffic Nosedives: Global shipping seeks alternate routes amid security concerns

Red Sea Crisis: US strike destroys 14 missiles in Yemen

Explained : How Yemen's Houthi rebels became America's 'terrorists' once again

Houthis set to become 'global terrorists' amid Red Sea attacks. Here's what it means

Missile hits cargo ship off Yemen, says maritime risk company

Red Sea attacks spark global inflation fears, disrupting supply chains

US and UK thwart 21 missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen

Karachi-bound container ship comes under attack in Red Sea, Houthi militia claims responsibility

Red Sea Attacks: Spain says no to EU operation against Houthis

Maersk resumes Suez Canal routes amid global shipping concerns

Red Sea Attack: Houthis launch drones over Israel's Eilat