A Singapore-flagged containership, Maersk Hangzhou, was struck by projectile fired by Houthis from Yemen on Saturday Two global shipping firms, Denmark’s AP Moller-Maersk and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd, have extended their decision to not allow their vessels pass through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, citing security risks, according to company statements.

Japan has lodged a formal complaint with the Russian government after Moscow accused one of its diplomats of attempted espionage. Tokyo insists the charge has no merit and is demanding an apology for the consulate official’s treatment.

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