"Yemeni Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Houthi Attack"

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"Yemeni Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Houthi Attack"
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The Rubymar cargo ship, which was attacked by Houthi militants last month, has reportedly sunk in the southern Red Sea, according to Yemen's government. The ship was carrying Ukrainian grain and more than 41,000 tons of fertilizer when it came under attack. The sinking, if verified, would mark the first vessel lost since the Houthi militants began targeting commercial shipping in November. The attacks have prompted shipping firms to divert vessels on longer, more expensive routes and have raised concerns about the wider Middle East's stability.

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