This weekend's subsea internet cable disruptions in the Red Sea cut connectivity across Asia and the Middle East. While suspicion surrounds Houthi involvement amid the Israel–Hamas conflict, no evidence confirms sabotage. Can internet be another front for war?



Subsea cable cuts in the Red Sea hit internet in India, Middle East: Could this be another front in the Israel–Hamas war?

Dramatic visuals from the incident were shared on social media, showing thick black plumes of smoke rising near the airport following the strike.

Houthi drone strike near Israeli Airport; fight operations briefly halted – What we know

Israeli military on Sunday (Aug 17) said that it targeted Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen near the capital city of Sana’a.

Israel’s military strikes Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen

Brent crude rose 22 cents to $68.66 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate climbed 22 cents to $65.38. However, supply concerns and OPEC+ production plans kept gains limited.

Oil prices rise as US–EU trade deal boosts market optimism

In a further escalation in hostilities in the Yemen war, the Houthi rebels have seized an Emirati flagship in the red sea. According to the Houthis, the vessel was full to the deck with weapons military jeeps, and other ammunition.

Houthi rebels have seized an Emirati flagship in the red sea

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Subsea cable cuts in the Red Sea hit internet in India, Middle East: Could this be another front in the Israel–Hamas war?

Houthi drone strike near Israeli Airport; fight operations affected | Video

Israel’s military strikes Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen

Oil prices rise as US–EU trade deal boosts market optimism

Houthi rebels have seized an Emirati flagship in the red sea