China’s Automakers Are Taking a Shortcut to European Markets

Ships carrying Chinese cars are using the Red Sea and Suez Canal even as other vessels still sail around Africa in fear of attacks by the Houthi militia.

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Houthis in Yemen Confirm in Video They Are Holding 11 Mariners Hostage

The video was the first confirmation of the number of hostages, who had been sailing through the Red Sea on a ship attacked by the Houthis on July 7.

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Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks

A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

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Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Says

The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.

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Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members

The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.

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Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran

Oil prices are up and stocks are down, as investors fear a potential wider regional conflict.

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Red Sea Remains No-Go for Ships Despite Cease-Fire With Houthis

Traffic through the Suez Canal is down about 60 percent since 2023, even after Trump-ordered attacks on the Houthis and now a cease-fire.

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When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.

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Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia

The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions.

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Second U.S. Navy Jet in 2 Weeks Is Lost Off the U.S.S. Truman

The aircraft went overboard on Tuesday as it tried to land on the aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea. Two pilots suffered minor injuries.

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