Hundreds of people have died since the Iran-backed Houthis launched an offensive around Bab al-Mandab, a vital artery for Saudi oil exports…
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The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
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WorldPingIranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens Saudi oil exports through a key commercial lane.
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The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
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Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
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WorldPing"The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us," Donald Trump told reporters on a visit to Dublin, Ireland…
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WorldPingOn whether BRICS seeks to replace the U.S.dollar, the Brazilian envoy says the possible use of local currencies for settling part of bilateral trade is something many countries already do, and that governments do not tell companies which currency they must use…
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