World Jan 26 Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jul 28 Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will target merchant ships belonging to any company that does business with Israeli ports. By Associated Press
World Jul 08 Yemen's Houthi rebels attack Red Sea ship, killing 3, after claiming they sank another On Tuesday, authorities reported an ongoing assault on the Liberian-flagged ship Eternity C. A European Union naval force later said three mariners were killed and two injured. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jul 07 Israel launches strikes against Houthi rebels after attack on a Liberian bulk carrier in the Red Sea The ship attack comes at a sensitive moment in the Middle East, as a possible ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war hangs in the balance, and as Iran weighs whether to restart negotiations over its nuclear program following American airstrikes targeting… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jul 06 Crew abandons Liberian-flagged ship attacked in the Red Sea as it took on water, UK military says Suspicion for the attack on the Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas immediately fell on the Houthis, particularly as a security firm said it appeared bomb-carrying drone boats hit the ship after it was targeted by small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Mar 27 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on Red Sea reef tour sinks off Egypt By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A provincial governor in Egypt says that at least six Russian tourists are dead after a recreational submarine on an underwater cruise of coral reefs sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. Continue reading
Jan 23 Houthi rebels release crew of Galaxy Leader ship seized in Red Sea in November 2023 By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 2:34 News Wrap: 2 U.S. Navy pilots rescued, 1 injured after Red Sea friendly fire incident In our news wrap Sunday, the U.S. military says an American fighter jet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident, Israeli airstrikes killed nearly two dozen people in Gaza, the Christmas market in Magdeburg,… Continue watching
Dec 22 2 U.S. Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, CENTCOM says By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. Continue reading
Nov 25 Egyptian officials say 17 people are missing after a tourist yacht sank in rough water on Red Sea By Associated Press The governor says 31 tourists of various nationalities were on board along with 14 crew. Continue reading