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India condemns Houthi attack in Saudi as 'unacceptable', says strikes threaten navigational freedom in Bab-el-MandebIndia has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These strikes targeted civilian and economic facilities, w...
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...
Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials sayIran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza...
Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing — and everyone paysThe Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example ...
Iran terms India ties 'very good' ahead of President Pezeshkian's BRICS visitIran has described its relationship with India as “very good” ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit for the BRICS summit on Septembe...
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says 73 injured in Houthi attacks on the kingdomThe Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks towards Saudi Arabia since t...
North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea, Japan begin military drillNorth Korea commissioned its second naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, on Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un urged building a more reliable nuclear det...
Scientists find California blackworms have an unexpected advantage in tight spaces: The worms escape narrow channels faster than wider ones, a finding that could influence the design of soft robotsCalifornia blackworms have been observed skillfully traversing narrow channels, showing superior navigation compared to wider ones. The con...
Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...
In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever sinceA retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and c...
In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...
South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports saySouth Korea is considering deploying military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz before the end of 2026, accor...
BRICS Summit: Arctic partnership to figure high in Modi-Putin meetIndia and Russia are ramping up their collaboration in the Arctic, with a strong focus on resource development. A meeting between President...
Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensifyTo counter the escalating risk of drone assaults from Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, vessels passing through the Bosphorus are equipp...
PM Modi wants to expand Iran trade amid US curbs; calls for freedom of navigation, protecting the lives of seafarersPrime Minister Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the SCO summit sidelines. They discussed expanding and diversifying trade ties betw...
Indian Navy commissions second Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' at Mumbai Naval DockyardThe Indian Navy commissioned its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, in Mumbai. This specialized vessel enhances deep-sea diving and under...
India urges global cooperation to safeguard sea lanes for food, fuel at UNSCIndia called for global cooperation to safeguard critical sea lanes for essential goods. Secure maritime routes are indispensable for unint...