Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
At the gates of Hormuz, 80 million barrels of oil are on standbyLarge volumes of crude oil are waiting in the Persian Gulf and are ready to move through the Strait of Hormuz if shipping activity resumes ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exitShipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupte...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Hormuz oil traffic rebounds as Gulf exporters find workarounds: ReportOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing for non-Iranian producers. This surge occurs despite ongoing tensions between Was...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
US attacks third merchant vessel with Indian crew; MEA says strong protest registeredUS forces attacked three merchant ships carrying Indian sailors off Oman this week. Vessels reportedly switched off identification systems ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of OmanUS forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles i...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Three missing Indian seafarers dead after US strike on tanker in Gulf of OmanThree Indian seafarers have died following a U.S. military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. stated the vessel failed to fol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
3 Indians missing after US strikes commercial vessel off Oman coast, New Delhi summons American diplomatThree Indian sailors are missing after a US military strike on the commercial vessel Settebello. The ship was attacked off Oman's coast. Tw...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India summons US diplomat over ship strike off near OmanIndia has lodged a strong protest with the US. A US military strike off Oman's coast targeted a merchant vessel. Three Indian crew members ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
India-crewed tanker hit near Iran, MEA says communication between ship & US Navy preceded strikeThe US military fired on a tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members. This happened as the US enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. India's Mi...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of HormuzA fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. Indi...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India says fire reported on oil tanker with 24 Indian sailors, all crew safeA fire broke out on the oil tanker Marivex off the coast of Oman, with 24 Indian sailors on board. All sailors are reported safe, and autho...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST