Saudi Arabia names commander for new maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead a new multinational maritime defence coalition focused on protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The announcement marks the first command appointment since the coalition was formed on July 30. The move signals that the group is now shifting from its launch phase into planning and coordination.The Saudi Ministry of Defence said Al-Shehri will oversee joint naval defence, coordinate with member states and work with other maritime coalitions under the alliance charter. The ministry said the coalition is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 17:07 LONDON
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Indian-Flagged Ship Sinks Off Yemen After Projectile Strike, All 14 Crew Rescued
An Indian-flagged vessel has sunk off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a projectile, according to officials. The ship, identified as MSV Faize Noore Oliya, went down after the strike in waters near Yemen. All 14 people on board were rescued, including 13 Indian nationals.India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, condemned what he described as an unprovoked attack and said steps would be taken to help protect seafarers in the region. India's Ministry of External Affairs later said attacks on commercial shipping in the area were deeply worrisome. It called for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
