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    Feb 28, 2024

    New sanctions target those disrupting global shipping

    United States, United Kingdom issue sanctions to block support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels; Google’s CEO says company working to fix AI tool Gemini, after biased responses; Starbucks, workers’ union agree to talks; the Justice Department launches antitrust probe of UnitedHealth, WSJ reports.

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    A handout screen grab shows Yemen's Houthi fighters' takeover a Red Sea cargo ship in November 2023.
    A handout screen grab shows Yemen's Houthi fighters' takeover a Red Sea cargo ship in November 2023.
    Houthi Movement via Getty Images

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    New sanctions target those disrupting global shipping