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Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources sayThe Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. The ve...
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote: OfficialsIran has begun using new offensive tactics against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters. This strategy aims to limit oil shipp...
Iran-US War to escalate before US midterm elections in November? Experts claim Tehran's new tactics to control Strait of HormuzIran-US War: US President Donald Trump has been weighing next steps against Iran, but has said he will not attack again before the vote. Th...
Could Iran target the Gulf’s digital backbone? The risks to data centres and internet cables explainedIran's warning raises concerns about the vulnerability of Gulf data centres and digital infrastructure to potential attacks. Recent escalat...
India-Iran NSAs hold conversation amid fresh incidents in Hormuz Strait; Saudi situationIndia and Iran's National Security Advisers exchanged views on regional tensions following Houthi attacks and maritime security concerns. T...
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuat...
The Andaman Islands could be India's next big trade trump cardIndia is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialog...
IRGC Navy says it hit third supertanker in Strait of HormuzThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain mis...
Oman tanker attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update' on two Indian seafarers missing after drone strikeTwo Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, are missing following a recent drone attack. The drone strike on MT Petro Dolphin o...
MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalationThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valther...
Two Indians missing, 9 rescued as drone attacks oil tanker off Oman coastA drone attack occurred on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing. Nine other crew members were rescued and...
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
23 Indian seafarers reported safe after Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker off Russian coastA Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying an Indian crew caught fire off Russia's Black Sea coast following a Ukrainian drone attack, with all...
MEA condemns Black Sea attack that killed two seafarers, expresses grave concern over strikes on commercial shippingIndia has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV that resulted in two fatalities. All three Indian nationals aboar...
All three Indians safe after commercial vessel attacked in Black Sea; 2 foreign nationals killedA commercial vessel named MV ROYAD MAMMADOV was attacked in the Black Sea, resulting in casualties. Three Indian nationals were among the c...
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...