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Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi target at Najran airport
On Monday, threats from the terror group to target Saudi shipping caused six Saudi tankers to change course and head toward southern Africa, tracking data showed.
Saudi Arabia prepares military operations as Houthis resume strikes on territory, shipping
Cuba suffers islandwide power grid collapse as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
Israel, US consider land blockade against Iran to increase economic isolation - report
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer
After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Gaza flotilla backed by Greenpeace falters on departure date due to storm
The 39 vessels departing from Moll de la Fusta Port on Sunday would not be sailing directly to Gaza due to weather conditions and would instead travel to another port.
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade
The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.
IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.
Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests
Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.
How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis
As a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear indication of the media confrontation to come.
