The waterway, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, is a busy transit point for crude oil, cars and other manufactured goods.
International stories like this one shape diplomacy, travel, energy supply and security decisions well beyond the country involved, which is why WorldPing tracks every update on it in one place.
When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.
Oil extends gains, Brent crude nears $108 following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Iran gains leverage with Bab al-Mandab Strait under Houthi control
Texas landowners sue to stop border work through Big Bend under $46bn federal push
Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls
West Asia war LIVE: Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
The original report was published by Washington Post. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at Washington PostLiving hubs that keep updating as this story develops.
Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Saudi Arabian Civil Defence sent an alert on September 15, after issuing alerts for potential danger in six cities, including Yanbu, the kingdom's main Red Sea oil port, where millions of barrels a day are loaded…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingIn a bold stand for their land and legacy, Texas landowners and conservationists are taking legal action against the Trump administration's border wall efforts.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingUnder a proposal being prepared by the European Commission, children under 15 could face restrictions on creating and using accounts across a wide range of digital services…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPing