Recent Missile Attack on Crude Oil Tanker Near Yemen
By Kathryn Armstrong
BBC News
Published 1 hour ago
A recent missile attack targeted a crude oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, marking the latest strike by the Houthis.
The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles southwest of Mocha, Yemen.
The Panama-flagged vessel was hit twice, sustaining damage, as reported by the British maritime security agency UKMTO.
No casualties have been reported, and an investigation into the attack is underway.
According to UKMTO, the initial missile caused an explosion near the ship, with the second strike involving two missiles making direct contact.
Global risk management firm Ambrey noted the sighting of three missiles during the attack.
Reports indicate that ballistic missiles were launched from Yemen’s Taiz governate in the southwest.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the assault, targeting a “British” vessel named Andromeda Star, according to the group’s military spokesman.
The tanker, previously owned by the UK, is now registered in Seychelles and was engaged in Russia-related trade activities at the time of the incident.
Ambrey advised ship operators to conduct thorough affiliation checks before navigating the area due to potential misassociations by the Houthis.
Since November, the rebel faction has been targeting ships allegedly linked to Israel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
In response to Houthi attacks, the US and UK have conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, prompting retaliatory actions against vessels believed to be associated with these countries.
The disruption caused by rebel attacks in the Red Sea has led many shipping companies to avoid the route, which accounts for about 12% of global maritime trade.
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Coffee Mishap at Spanish Airport Leaves Woman Hospitalized: Anaphylactic Shock from Bugs in Vending Machine Drink
Local daily Ultimaora reported on the 24th (local time) that an airline worker in his 20s was hospitalized in the intensive care unit with anaphylactic shock after drinking coffee from a vending machine at Palma International Airport on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The photo shows the coffee the woman was drinking full of bugs. (Photo = Ultimaora press capture) 2024.04.26. News
An accident occurred at an airport in Spain where a woman in her 20s almost lost her life after drinking coffee from a vending machine.
According to foreign media outlets such as the Spanish daily Ultimaora on the 24th (local time), the woman, Son Sant Joan (21), was rushed to hospital after drinking coffee from a vending machine at Palma Airport on the island of Mallorca, eastern Spain.
On the 22nd, Joan, who works for an airline, got a coffee from a vending machine. According to the testimony of his colleagues, he drank coffee without knowing that there were bugs floating in it, and then he felt that it tasted strange. As soon as Joan swallowed the coffee, she looked inside the cup and found several dead bugs.
Afterwards, Joan suffered ‘anaphylactic shock’, a severe allergic reaction. It refers to a phenomenon that causes a hypersensitivity reaction in the body to a specific substance.
It is a serious allergic disease that manifests symptoms throughout the body within minutes or hours even if only a small amount is contacted. It causes systemic symptoms such as hives, sneezing, breathing difficulties, and paralysis. In some cases, swallowing or speaking can become difficult, breathing can become short and loud, or in severe cases, blood pressure can drop and cause fainting.
Digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may also appear, as well as other symptoms such as anxiety and feeling like you’re going to die. It usually heals without complications over time, but if left without proper treatment or measures, it can lead to organ damage or even death in severe cases.
The causes are varied, and can be common foods such as seafood, dairy products, and nuts. In adults, drugs or insects can also be the main causes.
At that time, Joan was suffering from breathing difficulties and was taken to the airport health centre. The medical staff gave the woman medicine to ease her shock symptoms. After being transferred to hospital, he had to be admitted to the intensive care unit for 36 hours. It was reported that Joan, who received treatment, was released early on the morning of the 24th.
It is not yet known what type of bug was found in the coffee Joan drank.
Joan filed a complaint against the vending machine company, alleging a risk to public health due to a lack of proper facility management.
Meanwhile, the vending machine in question stopped working after the incident and Palma Airport is said to have started an investigation into the incident.
Kim Ye-seul, Donga.com reporter seul56@donga.com
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The time at which we drink our last coffee of the day can significantly affect the quality of our sleep.
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The quality of sleep depends on many factors. Some of them we may not even be aware of. It turns out that even when we drink our last coffee of the day or eat dinner is very important. In an interview for MedonetDr. Eva Drozdovič-Jastžebska, psychiatrist and specialist at the Clinic for Sleep Disorders, talks about habits that destroy our sleep.
Habits that result in poorer sleep quality
What should we not do to sleep well? A sleep disorder clinic specialist has an important recommendation for all coffee lovers. “It is not recommended to drink caffeine in the evening. Drinking coffee in the afternoon can worsen the quality of sleep. People who have trouble sleeping should drink their last coffee no later than 12 o’clock. However, other people, including those who do not have problems with sleep, they should avoid caffeine consumption after 4 or 5 pm“, explains Dr. Eva Drozdovič-Jastržebska.
“It should also be noted that it is important to avoid large meals in the evening. It is believed that the last meal should be eaten no later than two or three hours before bedtime. However, our body needs energy at night and dinner should be carefully planned. This meal should contain proteins and complex carbohydrates, and it is better to avoid simple sugars that can cause fluctuations in insulin and glucose levels at night,” says the expert.
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