Saudi Arabia Seeks to Lead Maritime Coalition to Protect Red Sea

Saudi Arabia discussed with military representatives of 43 countries the formation of a multinational alliance charged with protecting maritime navigation, hoping to counter a blockade the Houthis imposed on the kingdom last week.

By Sherif Tarek

Saudi Arabia Aims to Deter Red Sea Attacks With New Coalition

Facing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, Saudi Arabia has invited dozens of countries to assist it in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, diplomats say.

By Vivian Nereim and Michael D. Shear

Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence coalition as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea route

Fourteen countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Sudan, vow to protect shipping and energy supplies

Saudi Arabia shifts from restraint to retaliation against Iran and its allies

Long determined to avoid direct confrontation, Riyadh now openly claims its military operations against networks backed by Tehran. Intensifying attacks on its energy infrastructure and threats to its export routes could force the kingdom to become further involved in the conflict.

Saudi forces planning ‘major offensive against Houthis in central Yemen’

Yemeni sources say Saudi Arabia is preparing sea and possible land attack to break chokehold on oil exports through Red Sea Saudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land in central Yemen, Yemeni sources believe, in a move to break the chokehold on its oil exports through the southern Red Sea. Saudi forces have been seen withdrawing from the east of Yemen in what could be preparation for a land offensive. At the same time, Riyadh is tr...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Former U.S. ambassador on why Saudi Arabia is joining the war in the Gulf

NPR's Michel Martin asks former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney why Saudi Arabia is entering the war in the Gulf.

By Michel Martin

Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways

Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.

Egypt says drone hit two ships at Mediterranean port as attacks on energy infrastructure widen

The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi alllies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widen strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.

Oil falls more than 1% on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition 

Saudi Arabia's one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa explained

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By TOI World Desk

UPSC Key: Red Sea, Retrospective Environmental Clearance and IRDAI

By Priya Kumari Shukla

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil for India exit Red Sea by going 'dark': Report

The tankers are the first evidence of vessels carrying Saudi crude for India going dark by turning off their transponders.

Egypt Confirms Drone Caused Fire On 2 Gas Vessels At Damietta

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident.

Houthis, Iraqi militias coordinated Saudi attacks from Iraq, officials say

Saudi and regional assessments say the Houthis worked with Iraqi armed groups to strike the kingdom, highlighting deeper coordination within Iran’s regional axis.

Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming for the first time that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident. No party has claimed responsibility, and authorities were continuing their […]

Italian Ambassador to Riyadh Presents Credentials to Yemeni President Al-Alimi

(ANSA) - IL CAIRO, 30 LUG - Ambassador Carlo Baldocci in Riyadh today presented his credentials to Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Republic of Yemen, the head of mission’s secondary country of accreditation in Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the ceremony, held in Riyadh, Ambassador Baldocci met with President Al-Alimi and Yemen’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba. During the meeting, they emphasized “the value of the deep and historic ti...

By ANSA

Saudi Arabia said to eye coalition to shield Red Sea shipping; Houthis mull transit fee

Three countries asked for US$1 million. Then Saudi Arabia stepped in to offer free surgery for Fiji's rare conjoined twins

A team of paediatric doctors at Fiji's main hospital spent eight months seeking help from multiple other countries, including neighbours Australia and NZ, but only the Saudi's came through.

Saudi Arabia announces multinational maritime defence coalition

Pakistan joins 13 other countries in backing a proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition for key sea lanes

By Web Desk

Saudi Arabia unveils multinational maritime coalition for Red Sea

Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced the creation of a multinational maritime defense coalition to help safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, w...

Feedom Of Navigation

Feedom Of Navigation By Bas van Geffen, senior market strategist at Rabobank The Houthis are considering charging fees on vessels sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Reuters reported that the plan was discussed with Iran’s leadership, who have offered help to set up an authority to collect the toll. Besides the potential revenue source, the aim of the Bab el-Mandeb fees would reportedly be to normalize the idea of charging fees on international waters. But freedom isn’t...

By Tyler Durden

First Lady seeks Saudi Arabia’s help to reform Almajiri education 

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu seeks Saudi Arabia’s partnership to reform Almajiri education, integrating Islamic and Western schooling to address insecurity an Read More: https://punchng.com/first-lady-seeks-saudi-arabias-help-to-reform-almajiri-education/

By Punch Newspapers

Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says

Egypt's cabinet has confirmed that a drone attack caused the fire that broke out on Wednesday on two ships at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, a key liquified natural gas (LNG) hub.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Qatar condemns drone attack on LNG vessels at Egypt’s Damietta port

Qatar condemned the drone attack on two LNG vessels at Egypt’s Damietta port, calling it a threat to global energy supplies and reaffirming its solidarity with Cairo. Qatar has strongly…

By Nassima Babassa