Yemen's Houthis strike 6 ships in three seas, including Laax vessel
Lebanon: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group launched attacks on six ships across three different seas, including the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Laax, which sustained damage following a missile strike off the Yemeni coast.
In a televised address, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree disclosed the targets: the Morea and Sealady in the Red Sea, the Alba and Maersk Hartford in the Arabian Sea, and the Minerva Antonia in the Mediterranean. These attacks come amidst the group's repeated drone and missile strikes in the region since November, purportedly in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Despite sustaining damage from five missiles, the Laax, transporting grain, managed to continue its journey safely, as confirmed by its security company, LSS-SAPU. The vessel, en route to Bandar Imam Khomeini in Iran, remained stable without casualties or water ingress.
The Houthi campaign, aiming to disrupt maritime traffic, has already claimed the Rubymar and seized another vessel, resulting in casualties and logistical challenges for global shipping. Vessels with ties to the United States and the United Kingdom have been identified as potential targets, further complicating navigation in the region.
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Himanta resigns as Assam CM, paving way for formation of new govt
Guwahati (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday resigned along with his cabinet colleagues, paving the way for formation of a new government led by the BJP, officials said.
The BJP-led NDA bagged 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, and counting of votes took place on May 4.
"Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan," the Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X.
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The Governor has accepted the resignation, and requested Sarma to continue as the caretaker CM till the new government assumes office, it said.
Later, speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhawan, Sarma said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place after May 11.
“As it was a historic win, we have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion," he said.
The new Assam chief minister will be selected at a meeting of the BJP legislature party in presence of central observers, Sarma said.
