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Royal Caribbean International's new cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, recently experienced a "small fire" while docked in Costa Maya, Mexico. The fire was contained quickly and caused no injuries.

In a recent incident underscoring the escalating maritime tensions in the Red Sea, a commercial vessel reported two explosions nearby while sailing 40 nautical miles south of al Mukha, Yemen. According to a statement from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel and its crew were unharmed and have continued their journey to the next port of call. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

The U.S. has been actively tracking Russian warships and aircraft expected to arrive in the Caribbean for a military exercise in the coming weeks, marking a significant move by Russia as tensions continue to escalate over Western military support for Ukraine. This development, disclosed by U.S. officials on Wednesday, highlights Russia's strategic response to the ongoing conflict.