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The Bab el-Mandeb Strait

[ca_topic  source="IE" source_url="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/bab-el-mandeb-strait-houthi-saudi-blockade-explained-10798188/" subject="Mapping"] Context: Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a targeted naval embargo on Saudi Arabia through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening to block oil tankers transiting the Red Sea. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait About The Bab el-Mandeb Strait: What It Is? The Bab el-Mandeb Strait (translating to Gate of Tears in Arabic) is a …

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Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

 Source:  HT Context: Israel conducted its first-ever naval strike on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, targeting docks allegedly used by Houthi rebels to transfer weapons. About Yemen’s Hodeidah Port: Location: Western coast of Yemen, along the Red Sea on the Tihāmah coastal plain. Significance: Yemen’s chief seaport, handling humanitarian aid, fuel, and commercial imports. Features: Equipped with …

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Socotra Island

Source:  DD News Context: The UAE and WHO have jointly launched a two-year humanitarian programme to tackle severe child and maternal malnutrition on Yemen’s Socotra Island. About Socotra Island: What is Socotra Island? Socotra is a biodiversity-rich island known as the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean” for its unique flora and fauna. Designated a UNESCO …

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Yemen

Source:  TOI Context: U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Houthi rebel-held areas in Yemen, resulting in 31 deaths, including civilians. About Yemen: Location: Southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, strategically positioned at the entrance of the Red Sea. Capital: Neighbouring Countries: Saudi Arabia (North) and Oman (East). Borders the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, …

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