The attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier True Confidence further escalates the conflict on a crucial maritime route linking Asia and the Middle East to Europe that has disrupted global shipping.
Yemen Houthi Attack on a Ship Kills 2, Marking the Rebels’ First Fatal Assault on Shipping
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