Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
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Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy

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U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
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U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia

Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen.
Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping
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Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping

Already hampered by problems at the Panama Canal, shipping companies are now steering clear of the Suez Canal to avoid being attacked in the Red Sea.