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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicHouthi attacks in red sea

Topic: Houthi attacks in red sea

Houthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen

The Liberia-flagged Eternity C was the second ship to sink off Yemen this month after repeated attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades.

Rescuers pull out 4 more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea, 11 still missing

It was second Greek bulk carrier sunk this week by Iran-aligned Houthi militia, shattering months of relative calm off Yemen's coast, gateway to the Red Sea.

US Navy ship shoots down its own jet in friendly fire incident over Red Sea; pilots eject to safety

The USS Gettysburg shot down a F/A-18 F Super Hornet as it was taking off from USS Harry S. Truman. Incident occurs as US forces strike Houthi’s storage facilities in Yemen. 

UK condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea, Yemen

UK Deputy PR to UN, James Kariuki, calls for immediate end to violence, warns of environmental, economic consequences

India seizes dual-use equipment from vessel headed from China to Pakistan after port call in Mumbai

In February 2020, a Chinese ship was detained at Gujarat's Kandla Port for allegedly mis-declaring an autoclave, which can be used to launch ballistic missiles, as an ‘industrial dryer’.

Amid Red Sea crisis and China’s belligerence, Indian Ocean countries agree to keep zone stable

At 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, leaders highlighted challenges to maritime traffic, noted peaceful record of Indian Ocean region & urged each other to address concerns jointly.

Houthis claim responsibility for launching missiles on two Anglo-Saxon vessels in the Red Sea

While the American and British authorities have confirmed the attacks, it is unclear whether the explosion was caused by a sea mine or a rocket.

New Zealand to send defence team to Middle East for maritime security in Red Sea

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said the deployment is a continuation of the country's long history of defending freedom of navigation, both in the Middle East and closer to home.

India terms situation in Red Sea ‘precarious and risky’ as Iran-backed Houthis intensify attacks

Indian exporters have been impacted by the attacks as taking longer routes have increased the cost of freight charges and insurance permits.

Red Sea crisis intensifies. Yet another drone attack on merchant ship, Indian Navy responds

The attack took place shortly after 11 pm on 17 January. INS Visakhapatnam was diverted to the distressed ship and declared the area safe for further transit after a thorough inspection.

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

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Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.