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An RAF Typhoon aircraft takes off to join the U.S.-led coalition from RAF Akrotiri

World Jan 11

U.S. and British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press

World Jan 11

Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023. Photo by Khaled Abdullah/REUTERS
How Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea threaten global shipping

Houthi attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea have upended global shipping. The disruptions could soon ripple through the global economy.

By Noah Berman, Council on Foreign Relations

World Jan 04

This picture taken 26 December 2011 shows the Pentagon building in Washington, DC. The Pentagon, which is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DOD), is the world's largest office building by floor area, with about 6,500,000 sq ft (600,000 m2), of which 3,700,000 sq ft (340,000 m2) are used as offices. Approximately 23,000 military and civilian employees and about 3,000 non-defense support personnel work in the Pentagon. Photo by STAFF/AFP via Getty Images
Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after U.S., allies issue ‘final warning’

Thursday's attack took place just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a 'final warning' to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

World Dec 19

FILE PHOTO: Houthi military helicopter over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea
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How the U.S. and allies plan to protect ships from Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Tensions are rising in the Red Sea, where about 12 percent of the world's global trade passes through. Houthi militias in Yemen say they are attacking ships to support Palestinians. Defense Secretary Austin announced a new multinational effort to protect…

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

Politics Dec 18

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gives a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

The seriousness of the attacks, several of which have damaged vessels, has led multiple shipping companies to order their ships to hold in place and not enter the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until the situation can be addressed.

By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

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