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What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
Musket balls and a burnt hull: First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The BahamasNassau, Bahamas, once a pirate haven, has yielded six shipwrecks. Three wrecks are linked to the Golden Age of Piracy. These discoveries ar...
On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
Iran warns of "decisive" response over deployment of French, British warships in Strait of HormuzIran strongly opposes the deployment of a French aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued...
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via HormuzIran's navy reportedly fired warning shots at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz after American destroyers entered the Gulf to assist comm...
Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide shipsIran's military warned of attacks on US forces entering the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump's announcement of a new US maritime...
Falkland Islands: Trump has ignited another geopolitical disputeA leaked Pentagon email has triggered fresh tensions over Falkland Islands, straining ties between the US and UK while giving Argentina new...
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zonesEurope faces a severe fuel crisis and soaring energy costs due to the Iran war. The European Union is now exploring new energy routes in th...
Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shippingIran's fast boats are now a key naval tactic. These small, speedy vessels pose a significant challenge to international shipping near the S...
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman: Iran mediaIranian forces launched drones at US warships after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman. The IRGC claimed US force...
UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operations in British watersBritain has revealed it thwarted Russian submarine activity near its waters. UK forces tracked and deterred a Russian attack submarine and ...
Israel-Iran conflict: Middle East war exposes UK Navy's limitationsthe Iran war is exposing the limits of Britain's navy, seen by observers as an embarrassment for a once proud maritime power. This week Ger...
Yemen's Houthis threaten more attacks on US, British warshipsThe Houthi group in Yemen, claiming self-defense, declares intentions to continue attacking U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea. This ...
Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damaged was sustainedThe two minehunters have been based in the Middle East to help protect merchant vessels. The British military last week joined the US in bo...
UK warship makes rare transit through Taiwan StraitLocal media said it was the first time a British warship had transited through the narrow waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China.
Vladimir Putin says Russian navy can carry out 'unpreventable strike' if neededPutin said last month Russia could have sunk the British warship HMS Defender, that it accused of illegally entering its territorial waters...