The United States says the episode is unrelated to regional tensions, though it is still investigating the firing of two missiles at the Navy ship involved in the rescue.
Tag: Ships and Shipping
Video Shows Yemen’s Houthi Militia Hijacking Ship in the Red Sea
The video, released by the Houthi militia, holds clues about when and where the ship was hijacked.
Israel Says Yemen’s Houthis Hijacked a Ship in the Red Sea
There was no immediate confirmation from the Houthis about the alleged hijacking. Only hours earlier, the Iran-backed militia had issued a statement threatening to target Israeli flagged, owned and operated ships.
How Ukraine, With No Warships, Is Thwarting Russia’s Navy
The commander of Ukraine’s Navy said in a rare interview that the Russian naval blockade of Odesa had been broken. He also described how the war is transforming naval tactics.
Colombia Wants to Recover the San José’s Shipwreck’s Billions
The San José galleon was destroyed in 1708, sinking with goods now worth billions. Colombia’s government is planning a recovery, but not everyone wants to see the shipwreck brought to the surface.
A Bundle of 18th-Century Love Letters Is Unsealed at Last
More than 100 letters, addressed to French sailors, were never delivered. They remained unopened for nearly 250 years, until a historian found them in Britain’s archives.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea
The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
At Least One Dead, Others Missing After Ships Collide in North Sea
Two cargo vessels collided in a busy shipping lane. At least one mariner is dead and several others are missing.
U.S. Pursues Defense Partnership With India to Deter Chinese Aggression
Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to stretch out across the Indo-Pacific.
Satellite Photos Show How Russia Could Be Shipping Arms From North Korea
An analysis released on Monday said the images showed Moscow may be getting weapons from a North Korean port to an ammunition depot near Ukraine.