A ship named the Falcon caught fire in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. It was carrying a full load of liquefied petroleum gas, which makes the situation very dangerous. The ship was abandoned, and one crew member is missing. The rest of the crew, mostly from India, left the ship. One person from Ukraine was also on board. The cause of the fire is still unclear. Some of...
In a surprising turn of events, a group fighting for Yemen's recognized government says it has taken control of a huge shipment of weapons. These weapons, weighing 750 tons, were reportedly sent by Iran and meant for the Houthi rebels. This is a big deal because it's the first time this group, called the National Resistance Force, has made such a large seizure. The ...
The USS Truman, a massive aircraft carrier, recently faced an unexpected challenge in the Red Sea. A costly F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the deck and into the water. This jet was being moved around the deck by sailors. The incident happened while the carrier was on a mission in the Middle East. The jet was being towed when it suddenly went overboard....
The ongoing conflict in Yemen took a grim turn when Houthi rebels accused the US of striking a prison. This prison held African migrants, primarily from Ethiopia. The alleged airstrike reportedly killed 68 people and injured 47 others. The US military has yet to confirm or deny these claims. This incident highlights the plight of migrants who risk their lives to reac...
The Houthi rebels in Yemen reported that the United States had launched several air strikes on key locations in their territory. These strikes hit the capital, Sanaa, and the coastal city of Hodeida, which is also under Houthi control. This news came just days after a U. S. strike had caused significant damage to a Red Sea port and resulted in over 70 deaths. The Hou...
The Middle East is never short of surprises. The U. S. President Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on a Saturday. The target was the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The U. S. President made it clear that these strikes were a response to the Houthis' attacks on shipping in a crucial sea route. The Houthis, however, claimed that nine civilians lost the...
Imagine this: Houthi rebels in Yemen are making a staggering $180 million each month just by threatening ships. Yes, you read that right! A new study for the United Nations Security Council says these rebels are raking in around $2 billion a year. This isn't your average protection racket; it's happening in critical waterways like the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. S...
The US military made a move against Houthi rebels in Yemen recently, using a stealthy tool in their arsenal: B-2 Spirit bombers. These planes took out five hidden weapons sites, showing the world no target is too tough to reach. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the strike sent a strong message: "Not even underground bases are safe from our attacks." The missio...
You might remember Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who got into trouble over weapons sales a while back. Well, he's apparently diving back into the business after being released in a big prisoner swap two years ago. According to reports, he's trying to sell automatic weapons worth millions to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are backed by Iran and have been causi...
Israel has long been on high alert for potential missile attacks from neighboring countries, but the recent strike by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels has raised concerns about the region's escalating tensions. The attack, which landed in central Israel, was the first time a missile fired by the group had reached that far into the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami...