A Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, leading to four presumed deaths and 11 missing individuals. The ship's sinking has sparked international concern, as mariners face growing threats in a key trade route.

The second Iran-backed rebel assault in days pushed firms to shun a Red Sea route carrying about 12% of global trade.

Houthi rebels in Yemen attempted to strike Israel’s Ben Gurion airport after sinking two vessels in the Red Sea this week, as the group ramps up its military pressure in support of Palestinians under Israeli fire in its bid to bring the war in Gaza to an end.