Sanaa, July 26 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group claimed on Sunday that it has shot down a Saudi-operated reconnaissance drone over the northern province of Al-Jawf, as a separate security incident was reported in the southern Red Sea involving a tanker.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on social media platform X that the group’s forces downed the drone with “appropriate weaponry” while it was conducting what he called “hostile operations” in Al-Jawf’s airspace. He did not elaborate on the…
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Sanaa, July 25 (IANS) Airstrikes struck Houthi military sites in northern Yemen on Saturday, the state-run Yemen TV reported, as tensions further escalated following the group’s attacks on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea.The strikes targeted missile and rocket launch platforms and weapons depots in Marib and al-Jawf provinces, killing several Houthi members, including missile specialists, the broadcaster said.There was no immediate Houthi comment.Also on Saturday, the Houthi group said it ha…
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Gold prices surged 1.31 per cent on a weekly basis as escalating conflict between the US and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices, prompted a flight to safe-haven assets.On Friday, MCX gold August futures gained 0.17 per cent while MCX silver September futures advanced 1.33 per cent. Gold futures settled at Rs 1,43,066, while silver futures at Rs 2,22,301 per kg on the commodity exchange.The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,43,781 on Friday from Rs 1,…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that the right of navigation through international waterways remains important as per the international law.“When it comes to the passage of commercial shipping or right of navigation, we continue to stress that it’s important that right of navigation be allowed through international waterways as per international law. It is important for global shipping, economic security of the world and the energy security of …
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained elevated on Friday, with trading above the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, raising concerns over global energy supplies.International benchmark Brent crude rose 0.43 per cent or 44 cents to remain above the $100-a-barrel level, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.69 per cent or 64 cents to $92.83 a barrel.In the domestic market, crude oil futures for August delivery on the Multi C…
Addis Ababa, July 23 (IANS) The African Union (AU) on Thursday strongly condemned attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi group against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that these actions represent a dangerous escalation with serious implications for regional peace and security.In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the union’s “unwavering support for the security, sovereignty, and stability” of the countr…
Riyadh, July 23 (IANS) A Saudi company-owned tanker was attacked and caught fire while sailing in the Red Sea, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday citing an official source at Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA).The source said the attack caused a consequent fire at the ship’s bow and all crew members aboard the vessel, Encelia, were safe. Relevant authorities in the Gulf country have taken all necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, and protect …
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Global crude oil prices surged more than 2 per cent on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing above $96 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising concerns over global supply disruptions.International oil benchmark Brent crude rose 2.5 per cent or $2.42 to trade above $96 a barrel, building on its six-week high from the previous session.Similarly, US benchmark West Texas Intermedia…
London, July 23 (IANS) A tanker caught fire off the coast of Saudi Arabia after being struck by an unknown projectile, leaving the crew fighting the blaze, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). According to a UKMTO advisory, the attack occurred about 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia, in the southern Red Sea.The UKMTO said there were no reported casualties or environmental impact, and an investigation was underway.The attack was reporte…
Sanaa (Yemen), July 23 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said on Thursday that it had carried out a military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, claiming the vessels had violated the group’s recently announced maritime restrictions. In a statement aired by the group’s Al-Masirah television, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said Houthi forces targeted the tankers, identified as ENCELIA and LAYLA, using “ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones.”Sarea said the vessels …