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South China Morning Post World
The 42nd Han Kuang exercise tests Taiwan’s defense against a People’s Liberation Army sea blockade, incorporating US military planning and wartime production relocation.
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politics
U.S. Central Command has launched additional strikes against Iran to counter threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump announced a major military response.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:11 PM
world
Recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have heightened risks for oil shipping routes, compounding challenges caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 5:03 PM
general
Iranian officials reject U.S. President Trump's assertion of imminent negotiations, maintaining no direct talks are underway regarding control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 PM
world
US President Donald Trump calls Iran 'duplicitous' amid escalating tensions and naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denies direct talks with Washington.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 AM
world
Manila considers adopting Kyiv’s low-cost drone technology to enhance maritime surveillance, though adapting battlefield drones to sea disputes presents challenges.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:32 AM
world
Tehran and Muscat are close to agreeing on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with the United States.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 7:26 PM
world
China’s military issues stern warning following Manila’s efforts to assert claims over Scarborough Shoal, accompanied by joint naval and air drills.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM
world
Analysts suggest China may deploy carrier groups in the Philippine Sea to intercept enemy forces and deter intervention in a potential Taiwan war.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:41 AM
world
Wellington has rapidly expanded its defence diplomacy in the Pacific, securing agreements with Papua New Guinea, the Cook Islands, and exploring ties with an Australia-Fiji alliance to counter China’s growing security presence.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:50 AM
politics
Piracy off Somalia’s coast has surged in 2026, linked to Tehran-backed terror groups, raising global maritime security concerns.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
world
China’s military staged joint exercises near a disputed reef days after condemning the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:39 AM
world
The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center states that passage through the Red Sea remains free, countering reports of new shipping charges amid regional tensions.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 4:24 AM
world
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted US facilities at Kuwait’s Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase following US strikes on Iranian locations, escalating regional tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:10 AM
politics
Saudi Arabia convened nearly 50 countries in Riyadh to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at securing vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea amid rising threats from Iran-backed Houthi militias.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 1:47 AM
world
A major anchorage area off Malaysia’s coast remains a hub for sanctioned Iranian oil sales, with shipments likely destined for China.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 9:01 AM
world
The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
general
The U.S. Army successfully conducted the inaugural overseas maritime test of its 'Hammer of the Gods' system, designed to disrupt enemy navigation signals used by precision weapons.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 2:35 AM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
Washington targets eight companies involved in transporting Iranian crude oil to China and the UAE, supporting a naval blockade on Iran.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 6:29 PM
world
The Iran-aligned Houthi group says it targeted Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming damage but no casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:10 AM
world
US President Donald Trump signals optimism over negotiations with Iran following a pause in military strikes, while regional conflicts and maritime disputes continue to escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
world
At HM Naval Base in Portsmouth, the UK pledges new drone protection technology and ongoing defence collaboration with Ukraine amid continued conflict.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 5:37 PM
world
Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM