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Zerohedge - Dec 18th, 2024
Extending Olive Branch? Houthis Reportedly Plan Security Maritime Seminar With Shipping Insiders
Extending Olive Branch? Houthis Reportedly Plan Security Maritime Seminar With Shipping Insiders In a surprising move, Iran-backed Houthi rebels—responsible for dozens of attacks on Western-linked commercial vessels and warships in the critical maritime chokepoint of the Southern Red Sea—are reportedly planning to host a seminar and webinar on "security of navigation in the Red Sea."The shipping news website gCaptain, citing a report from the maritime publication TradeWinds, indicated that the Houthis are extending an olive branch to industry insiders by seeking input on the agenda for an upcoming conference on security and shipping, aimed at providing insights to "enrich the discussion." Here's more from gCaptain:The email, sent to TradeWinds by an events manager for the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), is raising eyebrows across the shipping community. HOCC is the same entity that has issued threats to shipping companies and shipowners, including warnings earlier this year that vessels failing to cooperate with Houthi authorities would be "banned" from crossing the Red Sea.Those warnings also included direct threats that ships calling at Israeli ports would be "directly targeted by the Yemeni Armed Forces" in locations "deemed appropriate."In stark contrast, the latest email strikes a markedly softer tone. It invites industry participation to discuss the "current state of navigation security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden" and Yemen's role in ensuring safe passage."Within the framework of enhancing cooperation and discussing issues of common interest," the email reads, "your active participation will undoubtedly contribute to ensuring the success of this event and achieving the desired effect."Experts warn that responding could inadvertently legitimize the group's actions.The irony in all of this is that the Houthis have been responsible for disrupting global shipping in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden for over a year, targeting Western-linked container ships, tankers, and military vessels.Washington Institute's Noam Raydan penned a note this week outlining, "Houthis effectively turned the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint into an anti-access/area-denial zone" this year, launching attacks on at least 100 commercial ships and warships. Houthis are extending an olive branch to the shipping industry at a time when tanker flows through the critical maritime chokepoint are surging from the lows (according to Goldman analysts)...Source: Goldman... and also come when the Trump administration is about a month away from entering the White House with expected hardline counter-Houthi policies. Tyler DurdenWed, 12/18/2024 - 13:40
Variety - Dec 18th, 2024
Directors Pick Favorite Films of 2024: Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Gladiator 2,’ Barry Jenkins on ‘Nickel Boys’ and More
Perhaps no one in the filmmaking ecosphere understands and appreciates the accomplishments of filmmakers better than their peers. And no one articulates the wonders and achievements in more rewarding or greater detail. Here are some of global cinema’s finest directors explaining why they’re in awe of what this year’s top auteurs hath wrought.
Today - Dec 18th, 2024
Is ‘The Sticky’ based on a true story? Inside the heist that stole $18 million of maple syrup
Is The Sticky based on a true story? Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist true story and how it inspired the TV show.
Mlive - Dec 18th, 2024
Large fire at Wyoming Schools bus garage leaves 2 with minor smoke inhalation
A fire was reported at the Wyoming Public Schools bus garage about 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024
Wcpo - Dec 18th, 2024
What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.
Abc 15 - Dec 18th, 2024
What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.
Tmj4 News - Dec 18th, 2024
What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.
Los Angeles Times - Dec 18th, 2024
A friend asks a tall favor in Pedro Almodóvar's death-fixated 'The Room Next Door'
Cast against type, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton excel as old colleagues who get back in touch after a cancer diagnosis spurs them to take a morbid getaway.
Federal Reserve Set To Reveal 2025 Rate Plans. Will Hawks Show Their Talons? (Live Coverage)
The Federal Reserve is expected to signal a more hawkish outlookin 2025, with inflation above target and the S&P 500 surging.The post Federal Reserve Set To Reveal 2025 Rate Plans. Will Hawks Show Their Talons? (Live Coverage) appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Sporting News - Dec 18th, 2024
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The Sun - Dec 18th, 2024
Patrick Mahomes makes clear statement over Kansas City Chiefs future and drops major hint on taking break
Quartz - Dec 18th, 2024
Nestle just launched a protein shot for weight loss that helps promote GLP-1 production
Nestle, the world’s largest producer of packaged food, just rolled out a new protein shot drink that it says will help people looking to lose weight manage their hunger.Read more...
Hollywood Life - Dec 18th, 2024
The Cast Of ‘The Karate Kid’ Movies Then & Now: See Ralph Macchio, William Zabka & More
Can you believe 'The Karate Kid' came out 38 years ago? See how stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka grew up in our gallery here!
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
A grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administra...
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
Caitlin Clark's No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Caitlin Clark's No. 22 will be retired in a ceremony Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
Ivy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season
The Ivy League has announced its football programs will compete in the FCS playoffs beginning next season
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
The House Ethics Committee has voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons
Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons
Dailycaller - Dec 18th, 2024
CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Possible Reasons For Trump Opposing TikTok Ban
'he wants to do what younger voters want to do'
The Portland Press Herald - Dec 18th, 2024
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, AP source says
Just last month, the panel's 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats voted along party lines to not release the findings of their nearly 4-year investigation into the Florida Republican.
