Houthi Attack Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze in Red Sea

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Al Jasrah, was hit by a projectile launched from rebel-controlled Yemen in the Red Sea, causing a fire on deck but no injuries. The attack is part of a series of missile assaults by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have claimed responsibility for recent attacks targeting shipping in the Red Sea. The attacks are seen as a response to the Israel-Hamas war, although the links to the targeted ships have become more tenuous. The Al Jasrah is operated by Hapag-Lloyd, and additional measures will be taken to ensure crew safety. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where the attacks occurred, is a crucial shipping route for oil and goods.