US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truceThe United States said it reopened a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz after engaging Iranian forces, sinking six boats that were targe...
05 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
South Korean-operated vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at shipA South Korean ship experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Trump stated Iran was responsible for the att...
05 May, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Trump to send envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talksAmerican diplomats are heading to Pakistan for crucial ceasefire talks with Iran. This effort aims to de-escalate tensions and address the ...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airportIran has restarted flights from Tehran to Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina. U.S. envoys are heading to Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iran. ...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokeholdGlobal trade routes are shifting dramatically. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war is forcing ships to use the Panama C...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Indian seafarer among crew of ship held by Iran in Strait of HormuzIran has captured two foreign ships and fired on a third near the Strait of Hormuz. At least one Indian seafarer is on a vessel taken by Ir...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
US accuses China of detaining Panama-flagged shipsThe United States accused China on Thursday of detaining Panama-flagged ships in the Asian country's ports, following a takeover by Panaman...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Panama Canal offers shippers more flexible booking systemCustomers can now reserve dates 15 days in advance, with bidding for better access, as the canal benefits from improved water levels.
30 Sep, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
China eyes greater influence over Panama canal as BlackRock deal collapsesCK Hutchison's $23 billion deal to sell its global port assets, including Panama Canal terminals, to a U.S.-led consortium has collapsed. F...
30 Jul, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
US probe of maritime chokepoints sets up expanded global reachThe US Federal Maritime Commission is investigating global maritime chokepoints like the Panama Canal and Suez Canal. They want to see if a...
17 Mar, 2025, 11.31 AM IST
Panama Canal eases limits that caused global shipping bottleneckThe Panama Canal is easing restrictions on vessel transits due to rising water levels after a severe drought. With recent rains, the canal ...
28 Aug, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Traffic through the Panama Canal is being slashed because of drought, disrupting global tradeThe new cuts announced Wednesday by authorities in Panama are set to deal an even greater economic blow than previously expected.
19 Jan, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Falling Panama Canal traffic threatens local economy, execs warnCanal administrator blamed the slowdown in part on Russia's war in Ukraine, fears of a global recession and lower commercial activity in Ch...
09 Mar, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
Flow of goods through Panama Canal hits recordFerried on massive cargo ships through the 50 mile (80 km) trans-oceanic canal, the 2021 fiscal year haul amounts to about 3.5% of the worl...
29 Oct, 2021, 09.41 AM IST
- India receives report on disappearance of M V Rezzak
India has received the preliminary report of investigation into the disappearance of a vessel M V Rezzak with 25 Indian sailors onboard.
09 Jun, 2008, 05.04 PM IST
- Panama Canal fuel spill triggers environmental alert
The Pacific Ocean entrance to the Panama Canal was put under environmental alert after thousands of gallons of ship's oil spilled during a ...
03 Feb, 2008, 08.44 AM IST