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Your daily horoscope: January 13, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY There may be nothing new under the sun but what takes place over the next 12 months will take you by surprise because it never occurred to you that such things were possible. Forget about what went before – it’s what comes next that matters. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The best way to deal with information that does not make sense is to ignore it. It may seem important now but with so many changes on the horizon you will have forgotten about it by this time tomorrow – so it can’t be that significant can it? TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): The next few days are going to be special for everyone but especially for you. Cosmic activity in your fellow Earth sign of Capricorn is intensifying by the minute, so what might be considered outrageous today will seem perfectly normal tomorrow. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It may be tempting to do what is expected of you just to stay in the good books of your employer or a senior colleague but you need to be more adventuro...
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Explosions Ahead: Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Target Singapore-Flagged Ship in Gulf of Aden

 

On Friday, an audacious attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sent shockwaves through the Gulf of Aden. Explosions erupted ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel, the bulk carrier Propel Fortune, as it plied its course. The incident unfolded against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the region.

The Propel Fortune, flying the Singaporean flag, bore the brunt of the assault. Yet, remarkably, it persevered, continuing its voyage undeterred. The United States military’s Central Command confirmed that the missiles did not strike the vessel, and no injuries or damages were reported. The ship’s resilience stands as a testament to maritime security protocols and the crew’s vigilance.

The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been relentless in their campaign of aggression. Their actions are often linked to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. While the Houthis claim their attacks aim to pressure Israel into ending the war, recent incidents reveal a broader scope. The Propel Fortune incident follows a fatal strike on a commercial ship earlier in the week, where three crew members lost their lives. These assaults, however, increasingly target vessels unrelated to the conflict, raising questions about the rebels’ true intentions.

In February, the Houthis targeted a fertilizer-carrying cargo ship, the Rubymar, which eventually sank after drifting for days. Additionally, they downed an American drone worth tens of millions of dollars. The U.S. responded with airstrikes, destroying two Houthi truck-mounted anti-ship missiles in Yemen. The rebels, though silent on the destruction, continue their provocations.

The Houthi rebels have held Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, since 2014, while battling a Saudi-led coalition in a protracted war. The U.S. airstrike campaign has taken its toll, with at least 22 Houthi fighters killed. Tragically, one civilian has also lost their life.

As the Gulf of Aden remains a theater of tension, the international community watches closely. The Propel Fortune incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragile balance in these troubled waters.


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