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Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tanker, troop concentrations
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed multiple strikes, including a ballistic-missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu and assaults on Saudi troop concentrations along the Yemen border, signaling intensifying regional hostilities. Saudi and Yemeni forces exchanged actions with Yemen downing a ScanEagle drone over Hajjah, Saudi shelling of Razih villages, and the Yemeni army later claiming drone strikes on Houthi positions, all amid UKMTO reporting a tanker hit near Yanbu but crew safe.
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Oman seeks Yemen talks restart after Houthi attack
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— Jul 23, 2026
Oman is coordinating with Saudi Arabia, Yemeni parties, and the UN envoy to resume political talks and de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea after Houthi attacks threaten shipping, aiming to secure regional stability and safe navigation. The foreign ministry stresses avoiding escalation and pursuing a diplomatic track to end the conflict and stabilize the region.
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US Troops Kill Houthi Militants In Red Sea Firefight After Rebels Attempt to Board Commercial Ship
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— Dec 31, 2023
U.S. Navy helicopters killed an unspecified number of Houthi militants and sunk three of their boats in self defense early Sunday after the Yemen-based rebels fired at troops coming to the aid of a commercial ship, the…
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Biden Admits Strikes in Yemen Are Not Effective as Houthis Prepare to Fight It Out
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— Jan 22, 2024
President Joe Biden said last week that military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen will continue even as they fail to stop attacks on shipping. “Are the airstrikes in Yemen working?” Biden was asked last week as he…
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Trump Could Finally Put An End To Iran-Backed Rebel Group Terrorizing World’s Busiest Shipping Lane
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— Mar 22, 2025
President Donald Trump has a prime opportunity to finally end the threat the Houthi rebels in Yemen pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The U.S. conducted precision strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen…
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US Hammers Underground Houthi Weapons Sites In Yemen With Airstrikes
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— Oct 17, 2024
U.S. forces launched airstrikes against Houthi underground weapons facilities in Yemen on Wednesday, Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed. The Houthis have largely shut down shipping in the Red Sea and have been involved…
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US Air and Naval Forces Strike Multiple Targets in Yemen
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— Feb 4, 2024
American and British forces struck multiple sites in Yemen Saturday in the second phase of a military campaign against Iran-backed military organizations. Saturday’s strikes followed attacks Friday by the U.S. against…
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Yemen Houthis Hijack Cargo Ship, Take 25 Hostages
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— Nov 20, 2023
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea and took 25 crew members as hostages. The Houthis revealed they had hijacked the cargo ship, Galaxy Leader, over its alleged connection to Israel…
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US Urges Yemen’s Houthis To Stop Military Operations
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— Feb 16, 2021
The United States urged Yemen’s Houthi movement on Tuesday to halt an offensive on the government-held city of Marib and join international efforts to find a political solution to the more than six-year civil war. The…
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Drake Joins Don Toliver Onstage in Toronto for Surprise Performance of New Tracks
The @nfr_podcast post shares a video clip from Don Toliver’s sold-out Nitrous tour stop in Toronto, where Drake made a surprise appearance and the pair performed “Janice STFU” and “Burning Bridges” (apparently first-time live arena renditions of recent/Iceman-era material). It is trending due to the unexpected high-profile collab moment, strong crowd reaction in the video, and widespread fan excitement about a potential full Drake x Don Toliver project or joint tour.
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EIA Lifts 2026 Oil Forecast Amid Hormuz Turmoil
Finance
— Aug 6, 2026
Oil prices fluctuated as Middle East tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persisted, with WTI holding around $77.50 as Iran and Oman discussed a shipping framework and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis added risk; meanwhile, front-month Nymex crude slid over the week but rebounded recently, and a separate report noted a 77.29 settlement amid ongoing supply and inventory dynamics and forecasts of higher future prices. The polymer sector mirrored oil-driven sentiment, with renewed war-premium supporting resin markets even as European ethylene disputes and broader supply conditions influenced pricing.
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The Houthis Could Drive Up Gas Prices Even Further
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— Jul 30, 2026
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have expanded their military campaign against Saudi Arabia, which could drive up gas prices even further than they already are.
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Oil Prices Fall as Iran Pauses Attacks, Talks Push
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— Jul 24, 2026
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Friday as China pushed to restart US-Iran peace talks, though Brent and WTI were still on track for substantial weekly gains amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, supply risks, and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic. Traders noted optimism about possible diplomatic progress alongside warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump and actions by Iran and Yemen’s Houthis, including a naval blockade and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea.
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Houthis Attack Saudi Targets; Regional Crisis Escalates
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— Jul 20, 2026
Heavy fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis in al-Dhalea threatens the 2022 truce, with significant casualties reported on both sides. The flare-up coincides with a broad escalation including Houthi drone strikes on Marib and Ma’rib, a maritime ban on Saudi Red Sea shipping, and renewed regional tensions linked to Iran and the US.
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European stocks rise as oil lifts energy shares
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— Jul 21, 2026
European shares edged higher as tech and AI-linked gains supported markets, with indices like the STOXX 600 and Euro STOXX 50 advancing while oil prices eased on U.S.-Iran mediation hopes amid the Yemen blockade. Gains were led by chipmakers such as ASML, ASMI and Infineon, with banks and Novartis also boosting sentiment ahead of upcoming earnings reports.
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Oil Routes Reroute as Strikes Escalate
World
— Jul 21, 2026
Two Saudi crude tankers bound for China and India turned back toward the Suez Canal after Yemen's Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade against Saudi ports, signaling higher risks and potentially longer shipping routes that could hike costs for global oil supplies. The incidents underscore how the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea tensions are intersecting with broader U.S.-Iran-Israel dynamics and threatening lucrative energy corridors.
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Here’s How Trump’s Houthi Headache Could Turn Into Full Blown Migraine
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— Jul 24, 2026
At the request of Iran, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have begun attacking ships in the Red Sea, but can the U.S. military wrest control of the key shipping lane?
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US Warns Over Houthi Red Sea Blockade
World
— Jul 21, 2026
President Donald Trump said the United States would “take care of it” if Yemen’s Houthis move to block Red Sea shipping, noting past actions against the group and indicating Washington would respond if the threat materializes. The comments come as the Houthis threaten to disrupt one of the world’s key trade routes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and regional clashes over Saudi ports and airports.
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Houthis Threaten Another Key Shipping Lane Amid Ongoing War
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— Mar 28, 2026
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement issued one of its most direct warnings yet Friday, suggesting it could widen the current Middle East conflict by targeting key maritime routes if it perceives further U.S. or Israeli…
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Iran Making Clear It’s Not Done Messing With America And Freedom
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— Jul 21, 2025
Iran is attempting to rearm its militias across the Middle East after U.S. strikes crippled its nuclear program in June, according to CNN. Tehran has continued to arm the Houthi rebels in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and…
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Turns Out US Bombed Somalia During Month-Long Houthi Barrage In ‘Largest Airstrike In The History Of The World’
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— May 21, 2025
The USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier and strike group was also relentlessly bombing targets in Somalia while also attacking Houthi threats in Yemen, a top admiral revealed Monday. The aircraft carrier and its strike…
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‘Capitulated’: Trump Says US Will Cease Bombing Operations Against Houthis
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— May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. will end bombing campaigns against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump said the Houthi terrorists had “capitulated,” and that bombing operations would cease immediately…
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Trump Takes Firm Stand, Exits Paris Agreement Again
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— Jan 21, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday to remove the United States from the Paris Agreement. The United States joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as countries not part of the Paris Agreement, which seeks to…
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US Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis As Terror Group Keeps Stirring Chaos In Middle East
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— Oct 4, 2024
The U.S. and Britain launched airstrikes against the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen on Friday, U.S. officials told The Associated Press. The Houthis have been stirring chaos in the Middle East for years, but in the…
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Houthi Missile Strikes US-Owned Cargo Ship In Red Sea
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— Jan 15, 2024
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group struck a U.S.-owned cargo ship with a missile on Monday. The Houthis fired an anti-ballistic missile from Yemen toward the Gibraltar Eagle cargo ship on Monday, damaging the ship…
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LE SSERAFIM Opens Pre-Orders for 2nd Single Album ‘Made My Night’
Fans are overwhelmingly excited and supportive of LE SSERAFIM's new single album pre-orders and Billboard push, with purchases and hype dominating reactions while criticism remains minimal.
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