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A missile fired from Yemen by Houthis aimed at Israel fell mid-flight before reaching its target, according to Israeli military sources, amidst ongoing conflicts and tensions in the region.
Denmark's defense chief has been fired after a warship malfunctioned during a battle with Houthi militants in the Red Sea. The frigate's commanding officer criticized the lack of urgency in resolving the ship's issues, which were reportedly known for years. The warship successfully repelled the Houthi attack, shooting down four drones. The interim defense chief has been appointed, citing the need for new leadership in the face of ongoing challenges.
India's navy evacuated all 20 crew members from a vessel in the Red Sea after a Houthi attack killed three seafarers, marking the first civilian fatalities in the Yemeni group's campaign against the key shipping route. The injured were taken to Djibouti for treatment, and maritime organizations are calling for better protection for civilian seafarers in the region. The frequency of attacks on merchant shipping has led to increased war risk insurance rates and concerns about the safety of the Red Sea transit route.
The sinking of the Rubymar, a cargo ship damaged in a Houthi attack, has caused an oil slick in the Red Sea, raising concerns about environmental damage to coral reefs and marine life. The ship is leaking oil and may also be carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer, posing a threat to the marine ecosystem and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Urgent action is needed to assess the damage and formulate a rescue strategy to prevent further environmental harm.
Delegations arriving in Cairo raise hopes for a cease-fire in Gaza, while concerns grow over the environmental impact and disruption of cargo shipments due to the sinking of the UK-owned Rubymar ship from a Houthi attack. Additionally, Elon Musk's X, TikTok-owner Bytedance, and travel website group Booking could face EU antitrust crackdown under new Digital Markets Act rules, and the European Commission is targeting a Chinese train maker under strict new subsidy rules. Furthermore, documents reveal that EU antitrust enforcers have been receiving free flights and hotels from consultancies with a stake in competition enforcement.
The French, US, and Indian navies provided assistance to the tanker Marlin Luanda after it was hit by a ballistic missile in the Red Sea, marking the latest attack on commercial shipping by the Houthis. The crew, consisting of Indian and Sri Lankan sailors, was supported by the naval ships in extinguishing the fire caused by the attack. In response, the US and UK launched airstrikes on Houthi targets, and earlier this week, naval leaders from France, the US, and the UK emphasized the importance of sustained presence to deter attacks on maritime traffic in the Red Sea.