Rice exports impacted by problems in Red Sea: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said rice exports have been impacted by the problems in the Red Sea, though a clear picture will emerge after the December exports data is known. The situation around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to … Read more

Why hasn’t China joined US-led naval force against Houthi rebel attacks in Red Sea?

However, despite the likely impact of the attacks on China’s own supply chains, Beijing might not take part in the anti-piracy drive until there are actual security threats to Chinese vessels, the observers said. The Houthis’ actions are mainly concentrated around the Bab el-Mandeb strait from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden along … Read more

Israeli troops raid one of last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza

Israel’s military is continuing its ground campaign in Gaza, raiding one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza and launching more airstrikes in the south, The Associated Press reported. Israeli forces raided the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City overnight, according to the church that operates it. One of the hospital’s facilitators, a pastor, said … Read more