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YEMEN: A Missile Fired By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Strikes A Norwegian-Flagged Tanker In The Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Both the rebels and the authorities claim that a Houthi missile fired from Yemen struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea off Yemen’s coast close to a crucial maritime chokepoint.
The attack on the oil and chemical tanker Strinda broadens an Iranian-backed rebel campaign targeting ships near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reportedly now targeting ships with no obvious ties to Israel. This potentially jeopardizes cargo and energy shipments passing via the Suez Canal and broadens the international impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict currently raging in the Gaza Strip.
Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokeswoman, said in a video message that the rebels only fired on the tanker after it “rejected all warning calls.”
The U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that an anti-ship cruise missile “launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen” hit the Strinda.
A Missile Fired By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Strikes A Norwegian-Flagged Tanker In The Red Sea
“There were no U.S. ships in the vicinity at the time of the attack, but the USS Mason responded … and is currently rendering assistance,” Central Command said. The Mason is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer involved in several recent events off the coast of Yemen.
Separately, France’s Armies Ministry stated that during the incident, its frigate Languedoc shot down a drone that was “threatening” the Strinda.
The French frigate “then positioned itself to protect the affected vessel, preventing an attempted hijacking of the ship,” according to the French military.
Private intelligence organizations Ambrey and Dryad Global have previously reported the strike occurred near the critical Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Geir Belsnes, CEO of Strinda’s operator, J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, also confirmed the attack.
“All crew members are safe and unharmed,” Belsnes stated. “The vessel is now proceeding to a safe port.”
The Strinda was en route from Malaysia to the Suez Canal and subsequently to Italy with a cargo of palm oil, according to Belsnes. Saree claimed, without providing evidence, that the ship was going for Israel.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which issues alerts to sailors in the Middle East, previously reported a fire aboard an unnamed vessel off the coast of Mokha, Yemen, with no casualties. Based on satellite tracking data obtained by The Associated Press, the coordinates of the fire correlate to the last known location of the Strinda.
In the Red Sea, Houthi Rebels from Yemen fire a missile that hits a tanker flying the Norwegian flag.
The Houthis have launched drones and missiles at Israel in response to a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea. In recent days, they have threatened to attack any vessel they believe is heading to or returning from Israel, even though there was no obvious relationship between the Strinda and Israel.
Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel’s national security adviser, stated over the weekend that Israel has asked its Western friends to handle the Yemeni threats and will give them “some time” to prepare a response. However, he stated that if the threats continue, “we will act to remove this blockade.”
Analysts believe the Houthis are hoping to shore up dwindling civilian support in Yemen following years of civil war between them and Saudi-backed forces.
France and the United States have refrained from declaring rebels attacked their ships, but they have alleged Houthi drones approached their ships and were shot down in self-defense. So yet, neither Washington nor Israel has responded directly to the attacks, with the Israeli military claiming that the ships have no ties to their country.
In the Red Sea, Houthi Rebels from Yemen fire a missile that hits a tanker flying the Norwegian flag.
As the Israel-Hamas crisis threatens to escalate into a wider regional conflict, global shipping has become increasingly targeted – even during a brief respite in fighting during which Hamas exchanged hostages for Palestinian captives held by Israel. The breakdown of the cease-fire and the commencement of a devastating Israeli ground offensive and airstrikes on Gaza have increased the likelihood of further sea attacks.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is only 29 kilometers (18 miles) wide at its narrowest point, limiting traffic to two lanes for inbound and outbound shipments. It transports over 10% of the oil traded at sea.
On Tuesday, Maersk, a major Danish shipping company, said it has “implemented additional security measures for our vessels and seafarers in the area, including rerouting” around the strait.
“The recent escalations and statement from Yemen’s Houthi movement are concerning as they expand the scope of commercial vessels that could be a potential target for the Houthis,” the company said in a statement. “Clearly, there is a need for the situation to be de-escalated to ensure the safety of people and that trade of essential goods can move in a normalized manner.”
A Missile Fired By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Strikes A Norwegian-Flagged Tanker In The Red Sea
The Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship linked to Israel in the Red Sea off Yemen in November. The rebels near the port city of Hodeida are still holding the vessel. Separately, an Israeli billionaire’s container ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean by a suspected Iranian drone.
Despite Yemen’s long war, a separate, tenuous cease-fire between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition fighting on its behalf has held for months. This has fueled fears that a larger confrontation in the sea — or a potential retaliatory strike by Western forces — may revive tensions in the Arab world’s poorest country.
To respond to missiles fired at U.S. Navy ships at the time, the U.S. launched Tomahawk cruise missiles that destroyed three coastal radar installations in Houthi-controlled territory in 2016.
SOURCE – (AP)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under fire yet again after a video surfaced on X, showing him dancing at a Taylor Swift performance while anti-Nato protestors ransacked downtown Montreal.
Trudeau attended Taylor Swift’s concert in Toronto on Friday night. Before Taylor Swift approached the stage, X shared a viral video of him dancing and singing along to the song “You Don’t Own Me.”
The image of Trudeau dancing amid violent protests in Montreal generated widespread indignation online. Some social media users even compared Trudeau to the ancient Roman dictator Nero, known for “fiddling while Rome burned.”
Don Stewart, a Member of Parliament (MP) representing part of Toronto, called out the prime minister in a post on X.
Lawless protestors run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest.
The Prime Minister dances.
This is the Canada built by the Liberal government.
Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved. pic.twitter.com/PVJvR6gtmf
— Don Stewart (@donstewartmp) November 23, 2024
“Lawless protesters run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest. The Prime Minister dances,” Stewart wrote. “This is the Canada built by the Liberal government.”
“Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved,” the MP added.
On Saturday, the day after Taylor Swift’s concert, Trudeau condemned the anti-NATO protests, calling them “appalling.”
Anti-NATO activists set off smoke bombs and marched through Montreal’s streets waving Palestinian flags. According to the Montreal Gazette, rioters set fire to automobiles and battled with police.
Pro-Palestinian protests
Protesters also tossed tiny explosives and metal objects at officers. At one point, the mob torched an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the gathering, and three persons were arrested for attacking officers and impeding police operations.
Masked protesters were seen burning flares and bashing storefront windows in videos and photographs shared on social media. Pro-Palestinian protests have been taking place across Canada since the Israel-Gaza conflict began late last year.
Critics have lambasted Trudeau for doing nothing to stop the violent pro-Palestinian marches, with some claiming he has fueled anti-Israel sentiment in Canada.
On Friday, Trudeau stated that Canada would respect the orders of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant for Mr Netanyahu, even if it meant arresting the Israeli prime leader on Canadian soil.
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The Calgary Zoo has admitted in a public statement that a zookeeper’s negligence caused the death of a 2-year-old baby gorilla. Eyare, a newborn gorilla, died last week after being slammed in the head by a hydraulic door.
The accident occurred when a zoo worker attempted to separate Eyare from the rest of the gorilla tribe for a solitary training session.
The gorilla died from significant head injuries, according to the zoo’s statement.
“This tragedy has struck us all in the deepest way imaginable,” Colleen Baird, director of animal care at the Calgary Zoo, said during a news conference. “Eyare’s brief but meaningful existence gave so much joy to our community, and all will sorely miss her. We will do everything possible to prevent repeat accidents.”
According to Baird, the staff member involved was immediately removed from the workplace and will be reassigned to another area of the zoo. The Calgary Zoo stated that it would take preventive steps, such as specialist personnel training and animal behavioral training, to avoid a similar incident.
Calgary Zoo Questioned
It is not the first time an animal at the zoo has died from negligence at the Calgary Zoo. A capybara was accidentally crushed by a hydraulic door similar to the one that killed Eyare in 2019.
An otter died in 2016 after being entangled in an “unauthorized” pair of jeans that a zookeeper had dropped in its enclosure. In 2013, a penguin died in “a freak accident” after swallowing a stick.
Animal Justice, a Canadian group that promotes animal welfare, has called for an independent investigation of animal safety and oversight at the Alberta facility.
“The Calgary Zoo appears to have a higher rate of animal deaths compared to other zoos, and in light of Eyare’s death there should be a systematic review of the zoo’s operations and practices, conducted transparently by the government or another outside party,” according to Camille Labchuk, the executive director of Animal Justice.
The Calgary Zoo refuted that it has more animal deaths than other zoos, emphasizing that it adheres to operating requirements and has maintained accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ independent Accreditation Commission since 1978.
“We love and care for more than 4,000 animals representing over 100 species that call our zoo home,” stated a Calgary Zoo representative.
“Human error-related deaths in animals are quite infrequent. We have lost two animals in the last ten years: a North American river otter in 2016 and ‘Eyare’ this week.
While rare, even one human-caused death is too many. These unfortunate instances have served as vital learning experiences, prompting us to examine and tighten protocols to provide the greatest level of care.”
Baird said at the news conference that using hydraulic doors is “common practice with accredited zoos,” adding that the facility will consider switching to alternate doors to improve safety.
The Calgary Zoo, which established the Wilder Institute in 2021, caters to nearly 4,000 creatures, including six more western lowland gorillas.
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Lotto Max in Canada has reached $80 million for only the second time in Canadian lottery history. Friday’s draw sought a winner for a $75 million pool, but the top reward remained unclaimed as of Saturday, increasing the jackpot.
Only once did the jackpot reach $80 million in September, when it broke the previous record. Before that, the prize was $75 million, a record.
The Lotto Max prize maximum was boosted earlier this year, enabling for jackpots of more than $70 million. The cap is now at $80 million.
While a greater fee may encourage more people to play, the odds of winning the lottery remain extremely low.
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the odds for a $5 ticket are around one in 33,294,800.
While there was no jackpot winner in Friday’s draw, someone did match six of the seven winning numbers, plus a bonus, earning them a payout of more than $320,000.
Lotto Max History
Lotto Max is one of three national lottery games in Canada, overseen by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. The game was introduced on September 19, 2009, and its inaugural draw occurred on September 25, 2009. It replaced Lotto Super 7.
The odds of winning the Lotto Max are 1 in 33,294,800. This is correct to a point but misleading.
Let’s have a look at the rules:
- Players choose 7 numbers out of 50
- Numbers cannot be repeated
- Numbers are automatically sorted into ascending order
- Each play buys 3 lines
- Each play costs $5
Seeing that players choose 7 out of 50 non-repeating numbers, the equation for the total number of possible combinations (this is different from permutations where the order in which the numbers appear is significant) when playing the Lotto Max is 50! / (7! x 43!)
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