Red Sea

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.

Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues

Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN

A protester salutes as Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 27, 2026

Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications


Passover 2025: When God hides, we still believe

Faith isn’t about finding all the answers – it’s about having shoulders wide enough, and spirits deep enough, to carry the weight of the questions. 

 An illustrative image of a maze with a large question mark inside.

After three weeks of US airstrikes, the Houthis continue to fight back

The Yemen-based terror group's actions indicate they are not deterred by the resumption of the US airstrikes over the past three weeks.

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold weapons to mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025

After two weeks of war, Houthis show no sign of surrender - analysis

The Houthis don’t necessarily have to do much to survive the US bombing campaign, they can hide underground in caves and bunkers.

 Houthi supporters gather in Sanaa, Yemen. March 28, 2025.

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call

The two leaders discussed the economic impacts that the Houthi's attacks have had on their respective countries.

 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2019.

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast, killing six

The region has seen multiple maritime accidents in recent years, including a dive boat capsizing in November that left four dead and seven missing.

 The Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada.

Houthis mark 'Steadfastness Day' with claims of strikes on Tel Aviv, US air carrier

The US military has not reported any clashes or skirmishes with Houthi terrorists. No attempted attacks have been reported in Israel.

 HOUTHI MILITARY spokesman Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.

US strikes in Yemen took out key Houthi leaders, Mike Waltz says

US strikes in Yemen take out key Houthi leaders as the group escalates threats, including a blockade on Ben-Gurion Airport and missile attacks on Israel.

 Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, looks on during a rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen September 27, 2024.

Houthis to resume attacks on Israeli ships after Gaza aid deadline ended

The 'ban on the passage of all Israeli ships' will continue 'until the crossings to the Gaza Strip are reopened and aid, food, and medicine are allowed in,' Saree added.

 Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, delivers a statement claiming attacks on Israel, during a rally by protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen December 20, 2024.

Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea

Computer simulations show that strong winds could have created a land bridge for the Israelites to cross.

 Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea. Illustration.

US Treasury Dept. sanctions seven Houthi members

The members have been sanctioned for smuggling weapons and "negotiating Houthi weapons procurements from Russia."

 HOUTHI DEFENSE Minister Mohamed al-Atefi salutes after addressing protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, as they demonstrate in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.