Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location - A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyze

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has released the crew of a cargo ship more than a year after its fighters hijacked the vessel in the Red Sea, as part of its campaign of attacks in support of Hamas in its war against Israel.

The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, which rises out of the Indian Ocean near the mouth of the ... to Europe — has halved under attacks by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Strategic chokepoints like the Baltic and Red seas are vital gateways for global communication, possessing critical infrastructure whose protection is essential for both national and global security,

The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in the region.

Satellite images reveal a near-complete airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, likely built by the UAE. The strategic airstrip could aid military operations near the Gulf of Aden amidst the ongoing conflict with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Houthi, said the Iran-aligned group will monitor the implementation of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and will continue its attacks on ships in the Red Sea if it is breached.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war.

Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war.

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Operations at a Red Sea port in Yemen used for aid imports have fallen to about a quarter of its capacity, a UN official said on Tuesday, adding it was not certain that a Gaza ceasefire would end attacks between the Iran-backed Houthis and Israel.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli-affiliated ships.