The shipping industry has united in calling for the immediate release of 25 seafarers on board the Galaxy Leader held hostage by Houthi Rebels for 3 months
Japan’s government said it was “directly approaching” Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels after they hijacked a Japanese-operated cargo ship with dozens of crew on board in the Red Sea.
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There was no immediate confirmation from the Houthis about the alleged hijacking. Only hours earlier, the Iran-backed militia had issued a statement threatening to target Israeli flagged, owned and operated ships.