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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicRed Sea

Topic: Red Sea

Modi in Addis Ababa, with Ethiopia locked in conflict with neighbour Eritrea. Why it matters to India

World's most populous landlocked country is caught in simmering tension with its neighbour in the Horn of Africa over access to Red Sea & Asmara's ties to groups opposed to Ethiopia

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.

Trump’s plan for Yemen was also Obama’s plan. Why bombing Houthi targets won’t end Red Sea war

While Trump warned that Houthis rebels 'will be completely annihilated', past US presidents too have ordered attacks. But, bombings have hardly helped in Yemen.

6 Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after viewing submarine sinks in Red Sea

Russian consulate in Hurghada says the submarine, ‘Sindbad’, had 45 Russian tourists on board in addition to crew. Local governor’s office says no one on board still missing.

India should assume ‘bigger role’ in Red Sea, Mediterranean, says Greek Defence Minister

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to US, Greece's Nikos Dendias said that the country should deploy its air and navy forces in the Mediterranean.

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

SubscriberWrites: Why India’s Palestine policy is misplaced

The contemporary dynamics between India, Palestine, and Israel are shaped by a delicate balance of political, economic, and strategic interests.

US, UK & French military shoot down Houthi drones in Red Sea

Strikes came after after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and U.S. destroyers in the region

Indian Navy rescues missile-hit ship in Gulf of Aden after Houthi attack kills 3 crew members

INS Kolkata, which was deployed for Maritime Security Operations in the region, comes to the aid of 21 crew members, including one Indian national.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.