The United States intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, the White House national security adviser said, after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

US launches more strikes against Houthis

The Houthis have attacked commercial shipping in the key global trade route in recent months, in a move that has triggered retaliatory U.S. and U.K. air strikes. Behshad, an Iranian vessel in the Red Sea that experts believe is a spy ship that is operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The ship is believed to be passing information to the Houthis. Watch the story to know why the U.S. won't attack the ship?

Why US wary of attacking Iran?

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they targeted two ships sailing in the southern Red Sea on Tuesday. The Houthis have been targeting commercial vessels with drones and missiles in the Red Sea since mid-November, in what they describe as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.

Houthis claim to have hit two merchant ships in the Red Sea

A ship carrying around 14,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle docked in Australia on Thursday after abandoning a journey through the Red Sea, but the livestock remained stuck on board as the government decides whether to let them disembark or send them back to sea.

The animals have been on the vessel since January&nbsp;5 in sweltering summer heat. Government and industry officials say they are in good health but animal welfare advocates have branded their plight as torture.

The situation underlines the widening impact of strikes by Yemen's Houthi militia on shipping in the Red Sea that have disrupted global trade.

The ship, MV Bahijah, diverted from its route from Australia to Israel due to the threat of attack and was ordered home by the Australian government.

The Australian agriculture ministry said on Thursday the ship had docked but that it was still considering an application by the exporter, Israeli firm Bassem Dabbah Ltd, to unload some animals and ship the rest around Africa to Israel, a journey that would take around 33 days.

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The vessel is "being replenished with supplies to ensure the ongoing health and welfare of the livestock is upheld. No animals are currently being unloaded," the ministry said.

Any animals unloaded would have to quarantine due to Australia's strict biosecurity rules. The ministry said it had sent two vets aboard the vessel who reported no sign of significant animal welfare concerns, but critics are not placated.

"Leaving sheep and cattle on the MV Bahijah in the scorching summer heat is animal torture," said Senator Mehreen Faruqi, deputy leader of the Greens party.

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"The government already made one gross error by approving this trip through a conflict zone," she said. "Sending them back out on another long journey is absolutely unacceptable."

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Reuters was unable to contact Bassem Dabbah. The ship's manager, Korkyra Shipping, did not respond to a request for comment. Australia's live export industry shipped more than half a million sheep and half a million cattle overseas last year. 
 
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A ship carrying around 14,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle docked in Australia on Thursday after abandoning a journey through the Red Sea, but the livestock remained stuck on board as the government decides whether to let them disembark or send them back to sea.

A ship carrying around 14,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle docked in Australia on Thursday after abandoning a journey through the Red Sea, but the livestock remained stuck on board as the government decides whether to let them disembark or send them back to sea. The animals have been on the vessel since January 5 in sweltering summer heat. Government and industry officials say they are in good health but animal welfare advocates have branded their plight as torture. The situation underlines the widening impact of strikes by Yemen's Houthi militia on shipping in the Red Sea that have disrupted global trade. The ship, MV Bahijah, diverted from its route from Australia to Israel due to the threat of attack and was ordered home by the Australian government. The Australian agriculture ministry said on Thursday the ship had docked but that it was still considering an application by the exporter, Israeli firm Bassem Dabbah Ltd, to unload some animals and ship the rest around Africa to Israel, a journey that would take around 33 days. Also Read | Biden government approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria: Report The vessel is "being replenished with supplies to ensure the ongoing health and welfare of the livestock is upheld. No animals are currently being unloaded," the ministry said. Any animals unloaded would have to quarantine due to Australia's strict biosecurity rules. The ministry said it had sent two vets aboard the vessel who reported no sign of significant animal welfare concerns, but critics are not placated. "Leaving sheep and cattle on the MV Bahijah in the scorching summer heat is animal torture," said Senator Mehreen Faruqi, deputy leader of the Greens party. Also Read | US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin apologizes for concealing hospitalization "The government already made one gross error by approving this trip through a conflict zone," she said. "Sending them back out on another long journey is absolutely unacceptable." Watch | India Budget 2024: How India's budget helps the world grow × Reuters was unable to contact Bassem Dabbah. The ship's manager, Korkyra Shipping, did not respond to a request for comment. Australia's live export industry shipped more than half a million sheep and half a million cattle overseas last year. (With inputs from agencies)

16,000 sheep and cattle stuck on ship in sweltering heat since Jan 5 after Red Sea turn-back

Yemen's Houthis claimed that they have launched a missile attack on the US Navy ship USS Lewis B. Puller in the Gulf of Aden. Watch in the report for more details!

Red Sea Crisis: Houthi militants claim to hit USS Lewis B. Puller warship

Royal Navy destroyers and frigates cannot strike Houthi land targets. The situation has been described by a former UK Defence Chief as a scandal now this deficiency has left the US to strike land targets against the Houthis alone. Former UK Defence Chief said, 'Warships lack firepower to attack.'

Red Sea Houthi Crisis: UK warships can't attack Houthi land targets

Two months of constant attacks by the Houthis have a taken a toll on the global supply chain. A global logistics firm states that over 500 ships have now skipped their usual Red Sea route. This has not only added to transport costs but also delayed crucial shipments around the world.

Red Sea attacks threaten global supply chain

Maersk, the Danish shipping giant announced on Wednesday (Jan 24) that two ships belonging to its US subsidiary had turned back after explosions nearby in the Red Sea.&nbsp;

The incident happened when the ships were transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait amid the escalating Red Sea crisis which has majorly impacted the shipping route and global trade.&nbsp;

Bab al-Mandab is the outlet of the Red Sea. It is between between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti and Eritrea on the African coast.&nbsp;

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In a statement, Maersk said that both crews and the cargo were unharmed. It added that the ships were being escorted by US Navy ships and "enroute, both ships reported seeing explosions close by and the US Navy accompaniment also intercepted multiple projectiles".

"The US Navy has turned both ships around and is escorting them back to the Gulf of Aden," it said, further stating that the vessels were being escorted back to the Gulf of Aden.&nbsp;

In a separate statement, US Central Command said that Yemen's Houthi forces fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the US-flagged container ship Maersk Detroit as it was transiting the Gulf of Aden.&nbsp;

Maersk on January 5 said that it would divert its container vessels away from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future. But Maersk ships were an exception until Wednesday. The company said that that would no longer be the case.&nbsp;

"Following the escalation of risk, MLL is suspending transits in the region until further notice," it said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel-Hamas war</h2>

The tensions in the region continue to escalate with the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said that tank shelling on a UN shelter on Wednesday killed nine people in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis, with the toll expected to rise.&nbsp;

"Two tank rounds hit building that shelters 800 people - reports now 9 dead and 75 injured," Thomas White, UNRWA's Gaza director, said on X.&nbsp;

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Philippe Lazzarini, who is the head of UNRWA, condemned the attack emphasing that the compound had been clearly marked as a UN facility, and its coordinates had been shared with Israeli authorities.&nbsp;

"Once again a blatant disregard of basic rules of war," Lazzarini said on X.&nbsp;

Teams from UNRWA and the World Health Organization were trying to reach the shelter, which had been blocked for two days, White said.

Earlier he said the UNRWA training centre had been hit, with "buildings ablaze and mass casualties".

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Maersk, the Danish shipping giant announced on Wednesday (Jan 24) that two ships belonging to its US subsidiary had turned back after explosions nearby in the Red Sea.

Maersk, the Danish shipping giant announced on Wednesday (Jan 24) that two ships belonging to its US subsidiary had turned back after explosions nearby in the Red Sea. The incident happened when the ships were transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait amid the escalating Red Sea crisis which has majorly impacted the shipping route and global trade. Bab al-Mandab is the outlet of the Red Sea. It is between between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti and Eritrea on the African coast. Also read: Exclusive: India is a friend, can play constructive role, says Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh In a statement, Maersk said that both crews and the cargo were unharmed. It added that the ships were being escorted by US Navy ships and "enroute, both ships reported seeing explosions close by and the US Navy accompaniment also intercepted multiple projectiles". "The US Navy has turned both ships around and is escorting them back to the Gulf of Aden," it said, further stating that the vessels were being escorted back to the Gulf of Aden. In a separate statement, US Central Command said that Yemen's Houthi forces fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the US-flagged container ship Maersk Detroit as it was transiting the Gulf of Aden. Maersk on January 5 said that it would divert its container vessels away from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future. But Maersk ships were an exception until Wednesday. The company said that that would no longer be the case. "Following the escalation of risk, MLL is suspending transits in the region until further notice," it said on Wednesday. Also read: Hamas rejects Israeli proposal for 2-month Gaza war pause, insists on end to Israeli offensive Israel-Hamas war The tensions in the region continue to escalate with the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said that tank shelling on a UN shelter on Wednesday killed nine people in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis, with the toll expected to rise. "Two tank rounds hit building that shelters 800 people - reports now 9 dead and 75 injured," Thomas White, UNRWA's Gaza director, said on X. Watch: Gravitas: America fighter jets bomb Iran-backed targets in Iraq, Yemen × Philippe Lazzarini, who is the head of UNRWA, condemned the attack emphasing that the compound had been clearly marked as a UN facility, and its coordinates had been shared with Israeli authorities. "Once again a blatant disregard of basic rules of war," Lazzarini said on X. Teams from UNRWA and the World Health Organization were trying to reach the shelter, which had been blocked for two days, White said. Earlier he said the UNRWA training centre had been hit, with "buildings ablaze and mass casualties". Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Red Sea: Maersk vessels turn back after Houthis reportedly fire missiles at ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired three missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters, adding, "one missile missed by something like 200km and the other two were shot down by a US Navy destroyer."

Red Sea Crisis: Houthis fired three missiles at two ships in Red Sea, claims White House

In recent months, attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen have caused disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea, leading to concerns about the impact on global supply chains and a potential shortage of tankers for fuel transportation.

Red Sea tensions is scrambling global shipping

The United States carried out fresh strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels Saturday, the military said, targeting an anti-ship missile that was "prepared to launch."

US strikes Houthis in Yemen again, American central command confirms

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region have in past days led to a sharp rise in the number of grain cargoes being diverted around the Cape of Good Hope, rather than using the Suez Canal, grain traders and analysts said.

More grain ships divert from Red Sea after attacks

US central command confirms Saturday's strike on Houthi targets

The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at a US-owned tanker ship late on Thursday that hit the water near the vessel but caused no injuries or damage.

Red Sea Crisis: Houthi-fired another missile strikes on US-owned vessel

US military says American forces on Wednesday carried out strikes on 14 missiles in Yemen that were ready to be launched and posed a threat to civilian and military vessels . The same day, US relisted the Iran-backed rebels as global terrorists, which was followed by another Houthi attack on a US-owned commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Red Sea Crisis: US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The tensions in Southwest Asia continue to escalate towards a crisis as Pakistan retaliated with multiple strikes in Iran a day after Tehran targeted a Sunni jihadist group based out of Balochistan. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas war's expansion into the Red Sea shipping route has become a major flashpoint in the region as the US launched a fourth wave of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

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The tensions in Southwest Asia continue to escalate towards a crisis as Pakistan retaliated with multiple strikes in Iran a day after Tehran targeted a Sunni jihadist group based out of Balochistan.

The tensions in Southwest Asia continue to escalate towards a crisis as Pakistan retaliated with multiple strikes in Iran a day after Tehran targeted a Sunni jihadist group based out of Balochistan. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas war's expansion into the Red Sea shipping route has become a major flashpoint in the region as the US launched a fourth wave of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Click here to read more: Pakistan retaliates with multiple strikes in Iran a day after deadly Balochistan attack A day after Iran launched airstrikes to target a jihadist group based in Pakistan, Islamabad has retaliated with strikes at multiple locations inside Iran, WION can confirm. Middle East crisis updates: US launches fresh wave of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen The United States has conducted another round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, as the situation in the Middle East continues to be volatile. Ram Mandir consecration updates: Ram Lalla idol enters Ayodhya temple using a crane Ram Lalla's idol was taken inside the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya using a crane in the late evening hours on January 17. Now, the idol will be placed inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum. India keeps an eye for $100 billion annual FDI boost: Report India is setting its sights on attracting a whopping $100 billion in annual foreign direct investment (FDI) in the coming years, according to Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. British monarch King Charles III to have treatment for enlarged prostate Buckingham Palace said Wednesday (Jan 17) that the British head of state King Charles III will be hospitalised next week for a corrective procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. India beat Afghanistan in double super over in third T20I despite posting 212; complete 3-0 whitewash India took two super overs to beat Afghanistan in the third T20I on Wednesday (January 17) in Bengaluru despite putting up a 200-plus total in the regular 20 overs. In the second super over, India batted first and scored 11 runs in five balls as they lost two wickets and wasted one ball. Defending 12 runs, Ravi Bishnoi gave only one run in three balls and took two wickets to help India win against Afghanistan.

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Higher exports helped India's merchandise trade deficit come down to lower than expected at $19.8 billion in December, data showed on Monday, though officials signalled that the turmoil in the Red Sea could have an impact on this month's figures.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a merchandise trade deficit of $21 billion in December.

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"There has been a demand upturn in December (leading to higher exports). This provides us a cushion as there are uncertainties for trade in January and going forward due to the Red Sea crisis," Trade Secretary Sunil Bharthwal said.

Nearly 80% of India's merchandise trade with Europe passes through the Red Sea where shipping has been attacked by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants, in a spillover from Israel's more than three-month-long war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Trade ministry official Satya Srinivas told reporters India's December exports were not impacted by the Red Sea crisis, but some more recently consignments had been put on hold.

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India's merchandise exports in December stood at $38.45 billion, while imports were $58.25 billion, government data showed on Monday. In the previous month, merchandise exports were $33.9 billion, while imports stood at $54.48 billion.

Merchandise exports for the period April-December totalled $317.12 billion, while imports for the same period reached $505.15 billion, the data showed. The figures compared with $336.30 billion in exports, and $548.64 billion in imports for the same period last year.

In December, services exports were $27.88 billion, while imports were $13.25 billion. In November, services exports were $28.68 billion and imports were $13.4 billion.

Higher exports helped India's merchandise trade deficit come down to lower than expected at $19.8 billion in December, data showed on Monday, though officials signalled that the turmoil in the Red Sea could have an impact on this month's figures.

Higher exports helped India's merchandise trade deficit come down to lower than expected at $19.8 billion in December, data showed on Monday, though officials signalled that the turmoil in the Red Sea could have an impact on this month's figures. Economists polled by Reuters had expected a merchandise trade deficit of $21 billion in December. Click here to follow all updates on the Israel-Hamas war "There has been a demand upturn in December (leading to higher exports). This provides us a cushion as there are uncertainties for trade in January and going forward due to the Red Sea crisis," Trade Secretary Sunil Bharthwal said. Nearly 80% of India's merchandise trade with Europe passes through the Red Sea where shipping has been attacked by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants, in a spillover from Israel's more than three-month-long war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip Trade ministry official Satya Srinivas told reporters India's December exports were not impacted by the Red Sea crisis, but some more recently consignments had been put on hold. Also read: Red Sea attacks spark global inflation fears, disrupting supply chains India's merchandise exports in December stood at $38.45 billion, while imports were $58.25 billion, government data showed on Monday. In the previous month, merchandise exports were $33.9 billion, while imports stood at $54.48 billion. Merchandise exports for the period April-December totalled $317.12 billion, while imports for the same period reached $505.15 billion, the data showed. The figures compared with $336.30 billion in exports, and $548.64 billion in imports for the same period last year. In December, services exports were $27.88 billion, while imports were $13.25 billion. In November, services exports were $28.68 billion and imports were $13.4 billion.

India sees December exports boost, but all eyes on Red Sea

The Red Sea crisis has unleashed a cascade of disruptions in global shipping. Container rates have skyrocketed for routes from India to the US and doubled or even tripled for certain European regions. Now, oil prices have surged as the US and its allies launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Oil prices surge: Red sea crisis hits global businesses

Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, has announced a temporary halt to most car production at its Berlin factory from January 29 to February 11. <o:p></o:p>

This is based on a Reuters report.<o:p></o:p>

The company attributes the suspension to a shortage of components caused by shifts in transport routes due to ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. <o:p></o:p>

This marks the first disclosure of a production interruption directly linked to the Red Sea disruption, a consequence of Iranian-backed Houthi militants targeting vessels in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.<o:p></o:p>

Several companies, including Geely and Ikea, have already warned of delivery delays.<o:p></o:p>

"The armed conflicts in the Red Sea and the associated shifts in transport routes between Europe and Asia via the Cape of Good Hope are also having an impact on production in Gruenheide," Reuters quoted Tesla saying in a statement.<o:p></o:p>

The extended transportation times are leading to disruptions in supply chains, affecting Tesla's ability to maintain its regular production schedule.<o:p></o:p>

Auto industry analysts predict that other automakers may face similar challenges due to the Red Sea conflict. <o:p></o:p>

Reuters cited Sam Fiorani, the Vice President at AutoForecast Solutions, who emphasised the vulnerability in relying heavily on key components from Asia, especially China, where Tesla sources its battery components. <o:p></o:p>

Fiorani believes that Tesla might be the first, but not the only, automaker facing production issues due to the disrupted supply chain.<o:p></o:p>

The production stop comes at a challenging time for Tesla, as the company is already engaged in a labour dispute with Swedish trade union IF Metall over a collective bargaining agreement. <o:p></o:p>

This has triggered sympathy strikes across the Nordic region. The disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis adds further pressure on Tesla, impacting its production schedule and raising concerns about its ability to meet demand.<o:p></o:p>

While Tesla has not commented on the specific components affected, it stated that full production would resume on February 12. The company is yet to provide details on how it plans to address the missing components and restore production to normal levels. <o:p></o:p>

The Red Sea crisis, instigated by Houthi attacks, has compelled major shipping companies like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to reroute their vessels away from the Suez Canal, which accounts for about 12 per cent of global maritime traffic. <o:p></o:p>

This rerouting, via the longer and more expensive journey around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adds approximately 10 days to the journey from Asia to Northern Europe, incurring an extra $1 million in fuel costs.<o:p></o:p>

Maersk expects this rerouting to continue for the foreseeable future. <o:p></o:p>

Amid economic uncertainties, European carmakers and analysts have been cautioning that sales in the electric vehicle sector are not growing as anticipated, prompting some companies to reduce prices to stimulate demand.<o:p></o:p>

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Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, has announced a temporary halt to most car production at its Berlin factory from January 29 to February 11. This is based on a Reuters report.

Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, has announced a temporary halt to most car production at its Berlin factory from January 29 to February 11. This is based on a Reuters report. The company attributes the suspension to a shortage of components caused by shifts in transport routes due to ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. This marks the first disclosure of a production interruption directly linked to the Red Sea disruption, a consequence of Iranian-backed Houthi militants targeting vessels in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. Several companies, including Geely and Ikea, have already warned of delivery delays. "The armed conflicts in the Red Sea and the associated shifts in transport routes between Europe and Asia via the Cape of Good Hope are also having an impact on production in Gruenheide," Reuters quoted Tesla saying in a statement. The extended transportation times are leading to disruptions in supply chains, affecting Tesla's ability to maintain its regular production schedule. Auto industry analysts predict that other automakers may face similar challenges due to the Red Sea conflict. Reuters cited Sam Fiorani, the Vice President at AutoForecast Solutions, who emphasised the vulnerability in relying heavily on key components from Asia, especially China, where Tesla sources its battery components. Fiorani believes that Tesla might be the first, but not the only, automaker facing production issues due to the disrupted supply chain. The production stop comes at a challenging time for Tesla, as the company is already engaged in a labour dispute with Swedish trade union IF Metall over a collective bargaining agreement. This has triggered sympathy strikes across the Nordic region. The disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis adds further pressure on Tesla, impacting its production schedule and raising concerns about its ability to meet demand. While Tesla has not commented on the specific components affected, it stated that full production would resume on February 12. The company is yet to provide details on how it plans to address the missing components and restore production to normal levels. The Red Sea crisis, instigated by Houthi attacks, has compelled major shipping companies like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to reroute their vessels away from the Suez Canal, which accounts for about 12 per cent of global maritime traffic. This rerouting, via the longer and more expensive journey around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adds approximately 10 days to the journey from Asia to Northern Europe, incurring an extra $1 million in fuel costs. Maersk expects this rerouting to continue for the foreseeable future. Amid economic uncertainties, European carmakers and analysts have been cautioning that sales in the electric vehicle sector are not growing as anticipated, prompting some companies to reduce prices to stimulate demand. (With inputs from Reuters)

Tesla Berlin halts production amid Red Sea disruption crisis. Here are the details

The US-led 12-nation coalition has warned Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels of "consequences" unless they stop their attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.&nbsp;

On December 19, 2023, Washington announced the launch of a "multinational security initiative" — constituting Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Seychelles and the United Kingdom among others — to protect trade in the Red Sea after attacks by Houthi rebels in purported solidarity with Palestinians living under a state of war in Gaza&nbsp;forced at least a dozen shipping lines to suspend operations.

"Let our message now be clear: we call for the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews," the White House said in a statement released on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2023.

Hours after the White House statement, the UN maritime agency said that eighteen shipping companies are re-routing their vessels around Africa to avoid the Red Sea amid an upsurge in attacks on shipping.

"A significant number of companies, around 18 shipping companies, have already decided to reroute their vessels around South Africa to reduce the attacks on vessels," said International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez.

"(This) represents an additional 10 days to the journeys (and) negative impact on trade and on increasing freight rates."

<h2>Houthis will bear 'responsibility' if threat to 'global economy' continues: US-led alliance</h2>

The US-led alliance said that the Houthis will bear the consequences if they continue to threaten the global economy.

"The Houthis will bear the responsibility of the consequences should they continue to threaten lives, the global economy and free flow of commerce in the region’s critical waterways."

The statement comes after reports in the US media that the Biden administration is considering direct strikes on the Houthis if the attacks continue.

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The US has sent an aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D Eisenhower, to the area and earlier announced a coalition of countries to protect movement in the Red Sea, through which 12 per cent of global trade passes.

The Indian Navy, too, has deployed INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Mormugao, INS Chennai, and INS Visakhapatnam in the north Arabian Sea region following attacks on India-bound merchant vessels while they were in the maritime region under attack by the Houthis.&nbsp;

Around 20,000 ships transit annually through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil daily and&nbsp;goods made in Asia. The Houthis have sought to target Bab al-Mandab, a 29 km wide shipping route at its narrowest point in the Red Sea, that has threatened the passage of these merchant vessels across the Suez Canal.

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The White House statement pointed out that the merchant shipping vessels through the maritime region also constitute&nbsp;8 per cent of global grain trade, 12 per cent of seaborne-traded oil, and 8 per cent of the world’s liquefied natural gas trade.

Yemen's Houthis, despite a semblance of cessation of hostilities during the Yemeni civil war, at present&nbsp;have drones, short-range rockets, and even ballistic missiles reportedly due to Iranian support.&nbsp;

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The US-led 12-nation coalition has warned Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels of "consequences" unless they stop their attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

The US-led 12-nation coalition has warned Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels of "consequences" unless they stop their attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea. On December 19, 2023, Washington announced the launch of a "multinational security initiative" — constituting Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Seychelles and the United Kingdom among others — to protect trade in the Red Sea after attacks by Houthi rebels in purported solidarity with Palestinians living under a state of war in Gaza forced at least a dozen shipping lines to suspend operations. "Let our message now be clear: we call for the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews," the White House said in a statement released on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2023. Hours after the White House statement, the UN maritime agency said that eighteen shipping companies are re-routing their vessels around Africa to avoid the Red Sea amid an upsurge in attacks on shipping. "A significant number of companies, around 18 shipping companies, have already decided to reroute their vessels around South Africa to reduce the attacks on vessels," said International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez. "(This) represents an additional 10 days to the journeys (and) negative impact on trade and on increasing freight rates." Houthis will bear 'responsibility' if threat to 'global economy' continues: US-led alliance The US-led alliance said that the Houthis will bear the consequences if they continue to threaten the global economy. "The Houthis will bear the responsibility of the consequences should they continue to threaten lives, the global economy and free flow of commerce in the region’s critical waterways." The statement comes after reports in the US media that the Biden administration is considering direct strikes on the Houthis if the attacks continue. Also watch | Red Sea Crisis: Iran warship enters trade passage amid Houthi attacks on vessels × The US has sent an aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D Eisenhower, to the area and earlier announced a coalition of countries to protect movement in the Red Sea, through which 12 per cent of global trade passes. The Indian Navy, too, has deployed INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Mormugao, INS Chennai, and INS Visakhapatnam in the north Arabian Sea region following attacks on India-bound merchant vessels while they were in the maritime region under attack by the Houthis. Around 20,000 ships transit annually through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil daily and goods made in Asia. The Houthis have sought to target Bab al-Mandab, a 29 km wide shipping route at its narrowest point in the Red Sea, that has threatened the passage of these merchant vessels across the Suez Canal. Also read | Red Sea ship attacks: Inside disrupted shipping route through West Asia's 'gate of tears' The White House statement pointed out that the merchant shipping vessels through the maritime region also constitute 8 per cent of global grain trade, 12 per cent of seaborne-traded oil, and 8 per cent of the world’s liquefied natural gas trade. Yemen's Houthis, despite a semblance of cessation of hostilities during the Yemeni civil war, at present have drones, short-range rockets, and even ballistic missiles reportedly due to Iranian support. (With inputs from agencies)

US, allies warn Yemen's Houthis of 'consequences' if Red Sea shipping crisis continues

There is no respite for battered global supply chains. First, trade wars and then Covid-led restrictions disrupted global supply chains.

Now, it is the Israel-Hamas war that is distorting them further.

Oil tankers are idling, and cargo ships are rerouting around Africa as Red Sea shipping comes to a complete stop as violence related to the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens to destabilise the world economy.

Global energy prices have jumped as tensions escalated around the vital shipping route.

"It's more a risk factor that we had hoped had gone and had passed away, in that namely supply chain frictions is back in play. It depends now all on how long the tensions will last, on whether the Suez Canal will really be blocked for good," said Carsten Brzeski, Chief Economist At ING Markets.

"But if you just look at the numbers: the Suez Canal accounts for more than 10% of global trade, more than 30% of container transportation. So if this canal is really blocked, it means bad news for world trade, bad news for the global economy and bad news for inflation," added Brzeski.

Economic costs of Red Sea attacks

On Monday, two major European oil and gas companies said their tankers would steer out of the waters off the coast of Yemen, a necessary stop for ships that use the Suez Canal to connect Europe and Asia.

They follow prominent container shippers who left the region last week as Houthi rebels backed by Iran escalated their attacks in support of Hamas.

Businesses from BP to A.P. Moller-Maersk face longer trips.

More major firms have now decided to pause shipping through the Red Sea and instead use the longer and more expensive Cape of God route.

The disruption will weigh on firms that carry consumer products and commodities like coal, maise, and energy supplies.

Businesses that have decided to pause shipping through the Red Sea include CMA shipping, Euronav, Evergreen, Frontline, Happag-Lloyds, HMM, Maersk, MSC, Ocean Network Services and OOCL.

Gas prices in Europe rose by 13% in response to the clearest indication yet of an interruption in energy supplies since the start of the Gaza war.

Tuesday saw increases in Brent oil futures, which had risen as high as 3.9% on Monday.

While considerable wiggle room exists in the world's supply chains to accommodate the current stresses on capacity, the abrupt shutdown of the Suez Canal in 2021 demonstrated the networks' vulnerability when important linkages fail.

What is the world's response?

Countries are under pressure to respond as international trade comes under threat.

The US Secretary of Defence announced that the US and its allies, which include the UK, Canada, France, and others, had decided to form a naval task force to fend against assaults on ships in the area.

India, too, has deployed ships to support the global response.

Lloyd J. Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense, said: "This is an international challenge that demands collective action."

The US Defence Secretary has called a ministers meeting to decide the next action.

However, it's more complex, as the region's Gulf allies have differing views on the best course of action.

No respite anytime soon

As Israeli warplanes continue to batter the shattered Gaza Strip, Yemen's Houthis pledged to resist a US-led naval expedition and continue striking Red Sea cargo in support of the Palestinian enclave's ruling Hamas organisation.

As major shipping firms are forced to reroute, Washington established a task group on Tuesday to protect Red Sea commerce, raising concerns about long-term disruptions to global trade.

Defying a US-led military campaign, the Houthis pledged to continue targeting Red Sea ships.

A little over 12% of all maritime traffic in the world travels via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.

Since most Middle Eastern fuel is exported via the Strait of Hormuz, observers noted that the impact on the oil supply has been little thus far.

But shipping costs are sure to jump and add to inflation woes.

The sudden disruption in global supply chains added to the uncertainty when the world's major central banks look at a return to normalising monetary policy.

"If it's just short-lived, consumers won't notice anything, maybe, except for higher energy prices. It's going to be temporary," said ING Markets' Brzeski.

"If it lasts longer, we will see that inflation goes up again, not at the same magnitude as we had it in 2021. But clearly, we would then have a completely new narrative, no longer the narrative that inflation is on its way down but that inflation will rebound in the first month of 2024," he added.

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There is no respite for battered global supply chains. First, trade wars and then Covid-led restrictions disrupted global supply chains. Now, it is the Israel-Hamas war that is distorting them further.

There is no respite for battered global supply chains. First, trade wars and then Covid-led restrictions disrupted global supply chains. Now, it is the Israel-Hamas war that is distorting them further. Oil tankers are idling, and cargo ships are rerouting around Africa as Red Sea shipping comes to a complete stop as violence related to the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens to destabilise the world economy. Global energy prices have jumped as tensions escalated around the vital shipping route. "It's more a risk factor that we had hoped had gone and had passed away, in that namely supply chain frictions is back in play. It depends now all on how long the tensions will last, on whether the Suez Canal will really be blocked for good," said Carsten Brzeski, Chief Economist At ING Markets. "But if you just look at the numbers: the Suez Canal accounts for more than 10% of global trade, more than 30% of container transportation. So if this canal is really blocked, it means bad news for world trade, bad news for the global economy and bad news for inflation," added Brzeski. Economic costs of Red Sea attacks On Monday, two major European oil and gas companies said their tankers would steer out of the waters off the coast of Yemen, a necessary stop for ships that use the Suez Canal to connect Europe and Asia. They follow prominent container shippers who left the region last week as Houthi rebels backed by Iran escalated their attacks in support of Hamas. Businesses from BP to A.P. Moller-Maersk face longer trips. More major firms have now decided to pause shipping through the Red Sea and instead use the longer and more expensive Cape of God route. The disruption will weigh on firms that carry consumer products and commodities like coal, maise, and energy supplies. Businesses that have decided to pause shipping through the Red Sea include CMA shipping, Euronav, Evergreen, Frontline, Happag-Lloyds, HMM, Maersk, MSC, Ocean Network Services and OOCL. Gas prices in Europe rose by 13% in response to the clearest indication yet of an interruption in energy supplies since the start of the Gaza war. Tuesday saw increases in Brent oil futures, which had risen as high as 3.9% on Monday. While considerable wiggle room exists in the world's supply chains to accommodate the current stresses on capacity, the abrupt shutdown of the Suez Canal in 2021 demonstrated the networks' vulnerability when important linkages fail. What is the world's response? Countries are under pressure to respond as international trade comes under threat. The US Secretary of Defence announced that the US and its allies, which include the UK, Canada, France, and others, had decided to form a naval task force to fend against assaults on ships in the area. India, too, has deployed ships to support the global response. Lloyd J. Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense, said: "This is an international challenge that demands collective action." The US Defence Secretary has called a ministers meeting to decide the next action. However, it's more complex, as the region's Gulf allies have differing views on the best course of action. No respite anytime soon As Israeli warplanes continue to batter the shattered Gaza Strip, Yemen's Houthis pledged to resist a US-led naval expedition and continue striking Red Sea cargo in support of the Palestinian enclave's ruling Hamas organisation. As major shipping firms are forced to reroute, Washington established a task group on Tuesday to protect Red Sea commerce, raising concerns about long-term disruptions to global trade. Defying a US-led military campaign, the Houthis pledged to continue targeting Red Sea ships. A little over 12% of all maritime traffic in the world travels via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Since most Middle Eastern fuel is exported via the Strait of Hormuz, observers noted that the impact on the oil supply has been little thus far. But shipping costs are sure to jump and add to inflation woes. The sudden disruption in global supply chains added to the uncertainty when the world's major central banks look at a return to normalising monetary policy. "If it's just short-lived, consumers won't notice anything, maybe, except for higher energy prices. It's going to be temporary," said ING Markets' Brzeski. "If it lasts longer, we will see that inflation goes up again, not at the same magnitude as we had it in 2021. But clearly, we would then have a completely new narrative, no longer the narrative that inflation is on its way down but that inflation will rebound in the first month of 2024," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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