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6,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz as UN maritime chief warns against passage amid rising ship attacks and US-Iran tensionsThousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks and risks. The International Maritime Organ...
US military’s 340-pound solar-powered drone boat explained: How the Lightfish works and monitors border activityThe US is using 340-pound solar-powered Lightfish drone boats in the Gulf of America to monitor maritime activity along its southern border...
US military says Hormuz remains open, 97% of ships cross safely despite Iran attacksThe US military claims that 97% of vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz safely. This follows recent incidents where Iranian projecti...
Iranian fishermen searching for fish find floating iPhones, luxury perfumes in HormuzA cargo vessel’s sinking in the Strait of Hormuz has left questions over maritime safety after Iranian fishermen recovered goods from the s...
Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UNThe country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catas...
Indian Navy inducts multi-purpose INS Samarthak, a drone mothership and weapons testbed, the first major warship built by a private shipyardSamarthak, the first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, has entered service with mor...
Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...
Indian Navy to get another indigenous multipurpose ship built by L&T: What are its capabilities, roleThe Indian Navy will induct INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the 107-metre multi-purpose vessel is designed for m...
Why Saudi Arabia may keep Israel out of its fight against Yemen’s Houthis despite escalating missile attacks, rising security threatsSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for military cooperation a...
"India stands ready to work with ASEAN as reliable, equal partner": Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for stronger defence cooperation between India and ASEAN countries, including joint rese...
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...
Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantityThe conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability h...
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...
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...
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
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 ...
- Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show
Chinese construction at Antelope Reef is well underway, aiming to develop a significant military runway. Analysts project its completion by...