Red Sea
The Red Sea is a large body of water in the Middle East, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
This historic waterway is bordered by many countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Djibouti, Israel, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt.
Made famous in the Bible for being the sea that was split by Moses during the Exodus, the Red Sea continues to hold considerable geopolitical and commercial importance. The two entrances to the sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb straits between Yemen and Djibouti and the Suez Canal in Egypt, are some of the most vital waterways on Earth.
Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea
Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.
Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships
Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive
Houthi-attacked Greek ship in Red Sea sinks: Four dead, seven rescued, 14 missing
Iranian-backed Houthis publish video of Red Sea attack on Magic Seas ship
This is a complex raid, and it demonstrates that the Houthis are sending a message to shipping. The Houthis remain undeterred and believe they can attack any ship they want.
'It struck us like lightning': Crew of Greek ship hit off Yemeni coast safe, vessel risks sinking
Sunday's assault off the southwest coast of Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital shipping corridor since mid-April.
What is the Houthi-controlled 'Galaxy Leader' ship targeted by Israel? - explainer
The ship was taken to the coast of Yemen after it was hijacked, and the Houthis turned it into a showcase of their war against Israel and the West.
Israel strikes Houthi ports across Yemen, 'Galaxy Leader' ship
The IDF struck three ports, a power station, and a ship used for terrorist purposes in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Katz noted.
First Red Sea naval attack in months raises alarms - analysis
The attack on the ship comes as Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are also suspected of numerous drone and missile attacks over the past two weeks.
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 11 in Red Sea state
Sudan has been plagued by economic instability and political turmoil since the 2021 military coup and subsequent civil conflict.
Iran's last card: Will the Houthis try to rejoin the war amid Israeli strikes? - analysis
The US threats to intervene against Iran have apparently led the Houthis to reconsider their stance, leading to Iran possibly playing its final card.
Red Sea marine traffic jumps by 60% in wake of Houthi, US ceasefire
The number of merchant ships using the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait increased after missile and drone attacks by the Houthis slowed.
Drug-resistant bacteria found in Israeli coastal waters raise health alarm
The findings, released Sunday and published in the journal mSphere, come amid rising concern over how warming seas may be fueling the spread of dangerous pathogens.
As US carrier heads home, a look back at the Houthi campaign - analysis
When the Truman was operating against the Houthis, it “conducted 670 strikes and intercepted around 160 enemy drones and missiles during the five months it spent in the Red Sea.”
Red in the summer? Feldstein Winery launches a series of wines suited to the Israeli climate
Winemaker Avi Feldstein is redefining local wine culture with a series of light, refreshing, and sophisticated red wines that blend tradition and regional inspiration with innovation.
