Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new attack has targeted a ship traveling through the Red Sea after another claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly sunk a vessel. The private security firm Ambrey said two security guards aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier had been hurt in the latest attack, with two others missing after it. Ambrey said the vessel had been disabled in the attack, which involved men in small boats and drones. The Houthis did not claim responsibility for the second attack but earlier on Monday, they said their attack on Sunday on the Greek-owned Magic Seas, also Liberian-flagged, sank that vessel.

Ukraine reports at least 11 dead and over 80 injured in Russian attacks

(AP) — Officials say Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 11 civilians and injured more than 80 others, including seven children. Authorities said Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight and into Monday. Meanwhile, Russian’s transport minister was found dead in what authorities said was an apparent suicide — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. The firing of Roman Starovoit followed a weekend of travel chaos when airports grounded hundreds of flights due to the threat of drone attacks from Ukraine, although Russian officials did not give a reason for his dismissal.

Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Danas has brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island’s densely populated west coast. The typhoon lost intensity and was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved into the Taiwan Strait on Monday. Authorities said one person died when their vehicle was hit by a falling tree, and another died after his respirator malfunctioned due to losing power. More than 3,400 people were forced to evacuate – mostly from mountainous areas around the southern port city of Kaohsiung. In China, vessels were called to port, ferries were suspended, and offshore facilities evacuated as the storm approached.

Greece detains 1,200 migrants in three days as arrivals from Libya surge

GAVDOS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece say more than 1,200 migrants have been detained on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days, following a surge in arrivals from Libya.The coast guard said multiple boats were intercepted off Crete’s southern coast from Saturday through Monday, prompting regional officials to request additional government assistance. The uptick in arrivals coincided with a visit by Greece’s foreign minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, to Libya for talks with both the internationally recognized government and a rival administration, amid efforts to address the growing migration crisis and a maritime boundary dispute.