US imposes sanctions on Iran and Houthi-related targets
The sanctions target three vessels involved in trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals, which generates billions of dollars.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Israel vows to reach Houthi leaders, as Houthi TV says strikes kill nine
Israel says it "conducted precise strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen, including ports and energy infrastructure in Sanaa.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Vessels hit off Yemen's Hodeidah, Houthis claim attack on tanker
Two vessels sustained damage after being hit with missiles and a sea drone off Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Houthi missile strikes set ship ablaze, injure one crew, US military says
Yemen's Houthi said its campaign would continue until hostilities in the Gaza Strip end.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea
Part of their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Yemen's Houthis keep up pressure with near miss on US-flagged tanker
Shipping risks have escalated due to repeated Houthi drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait since November.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Ship carrying 16,000 sheep and cattle stranded off Australia
The vessel was diverted from its course due to the threat of attack by Yemen's Houthi militia before being ordered home by Australian govt.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Joint statement by 24 countries including US, Britain on Houthi attacks
"We underscore that those who supply the Houthis with the weapons to conduct these attacks are violating UN Security Council Resolution 2216 and international law."
Wed Jan 24 2024
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
US lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship
The Houthis say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and have threatened to expand attacks to include US ships.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Yemen's Houthis threaten to hit US ships as more tankers steer clear
British and American ships had become "legitimate targets" due to the strikes launched by the two countries on Yemen last week.
Tue Jan 16 2024
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Wisma Putra advises Malaysians to defer non-essential travel to Yemen
Wisma Putra said Malaysians residing in Yemen - mainly students - are safe and located away from the conflict area.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Yemen's Houthis leader: Any U.S. attack would not go without a response
The response will be greater than the attack, says the group leader.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Meta lures TikTok creators with bonuses
Eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn up to US$5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds
The couple is jointly charged with misappropriating RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon
The new president pardons more than 1,500 people, including some who assaulted police officers.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to face emerging challenges - PM
The PM highlights the government's commitment to keeping legislation aligned with global developments.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Malaysia not in ‘pressing need’ to adopt nuclear power - PM
The PM acknowledges the "possibility" of adopting the energy, citing the country's upcoming massive data centers.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows
The fire began on the restaurant floor of the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales, that has Sydney as its capital, have arrested forty people for antisemitic offences.
Wed Jan 22 2025
PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations
Malaysia stands ready to collaborate on shared priorities as Trump administration strives to herald a new golden age for America, PM says.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump's withdrawal of US from WHO to impact global health
Here are facts about US financing for global health and potential implications of Trump's move.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025