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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: US Responds to Houthi Attacks in Yemen with New Strikes and Missile Defense"

The US and its allies, including the UK, carried out new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continued attacks on commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted 18 locations, aiming to disrupt Houthi capabilities and protect global trade and regional stability. The US emphasized the need to prevent the conflict from spreading and described its actions as de-escalatory, but concerns remain about the effectiveness and long-term goals of the strategy.

via ABC News|

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businesstechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Red Sea Attacks Disrupt EV Production at Tesla and Volvo Plants"

Volvo has halted its electric vehicle production in Europe due to the threat of violence from Iran-backed Houthi fighters attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, following Tesla's similar move. The blockade at the Bab al-Mandeb strait has led to increased attacks on commercial vessels, prompting companies to reroute or halt shipping altogether. Volvo's Ghent factory in Belgium will stop production for three days due to delayed deliveries of gearboxes, impacting the production of its fully electric XC40 and C40 models. The disruption is not expected to significantly impact Volvo's production targets, but tensions are escalating with US and UK airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

via Electrek|

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international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Somali Pirates Target Israeli-Owned Tanker Near Yemen, US Navy Responds

The United States believes that Somali pirates, rather than Houthi fighters from Yemen, were likely behind the attempted hijacking of an Israel-linked cargo ship over the weekend. While the US has not ruled out a Houthi connection, initial indications suggest the involvement of Somali individuals. The US Navy successfully thwarted the capture of the tanker, and the incident comes amidst a series of raids on ships in the region by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have recently launched missile and drone attacks towards Israel and have seized commercial ships in the Red Sea.

via Al Jazeera English|

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