Red Sea

Oil tanker attacked by Huthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says

CNN — The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Huthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday. The Sounion was targeted last week by multiple projectiles off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah. The Huthis, who control …

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Egypt Independent August 28, 2024

Ship attacked by Huthi rebels believed to have sunk in Red Sea

CNN — A Greek-owned coal carrier appears to have capsized in the Red Sea days after it was struck by Iranian-backed Huthi rebels, according to a report published by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The MV Tutor is thought to be the second ship sunk by Huthis since March, when the British-registered vessel Rubymar was downed after …

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Egypt Independent June 20, 2024

Cable firms eye Eritrea as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea internet traffic

Cable firms eye Eritrea as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea internet traffic Soaring insurance costs and broken cables in Yemeni

Middle East Eye June 11, 2024

Ras Ghamila: Saudi Arabia offers to buy Egyptian premium Red Sea area using deposits

Ras Ghamila: Saudi Arabia offers to buy Egyptian premium Red Sea area using deposits Egypt is considering an offer from

Middle East Eye May 14, 2024

Microbes form the foundation of Red Sea marine ecosystems

Nestled between the continents of Africa and Asia lies the Red Sea, a semi-enclosed basin brimming with life despite its

Weekly Blitz March 26, 2024

Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis

The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late last year has laid bare the enormous challenge of restoring safe passage along one of the world’s most important trade routes. At least three crew members were killed and four others injured in the assault …

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Egypt Independent March 8, 2024

Rubymar sinking: Did Houthi ship attack sever Red Sea internet cables?

Rubymar sinking: Did Houthi ship attack sever Red Sea internet cables? Damage to fibre optic cables in the Red Sea

Middle East Eye March 8, 2024

Red Sea underwater cables ‘cut’ disrupting global internet traffic

Red Sea underwater cables ‘cut’ disrupting global internet traffic A Hong Kong telecommunications company reported damage to four undersea cables

Middle East Eye March 5, 2024

Ras Ghamila: Is Egypt about to sell a prime Red Sea area to Saudi Arabia?

Ras Ghamila: Is Egypt about to sell a prime Red Sea area to Saudi Arabia? After a $35bn deal with

Middle East Eye February 27, 2024

Sinking ship hit by Huthi missile leaves 18-mile oil slick in Red Sea, US officials say

CNN — A cargo ship that was struck by a Huthi ballistic missile on Monday has created an 18-mile long oil slick in the Red Sea as it continues to take on water, two US officials said Friday. The M/V Rubymar — a Belize-flagged, UK-registered, Lebanese-owned vessel — was carrying 41,000 tons of fertilizer when it was struck on …

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Egypt Independent February 26, 2024