ships begin paying as iran reports first earnings from hormuz strait tolls

Iran has announced that it has started earning revenue from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development amid rising tensions in the … Read More

Philippines Strengthens Presence in Disputed Waters with New Coast Guard Command on Thitu Island

In a decisive move reflecting rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard has officially launched its first dedicated command centre in the Spratly Islands. The new … Read More

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Grip Shows No Sign of Loosening, US Intelligence Finds

Recent US intelligence reports indicate that Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. According to three sources familiar with the assessments, Tehran’s control … Read More

Oil Surges Nearly 7% as Trump Signals Continued U.S. Strikes on Iran, Stirring Global Supply Fears

Global oil markets jolted sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled that the United States would continue its military operations against Iran, without offering a clear timeline for when the … Read More

Missile Strike Hits Oil Tanker in Qatar Waters as Regional Tensions Escalate

Qatar has reported that an oil tanker connected to its state energy company was struck by a missile while sailing within the country’s territorial waters, raising fresh concerns about safety … Read More

Iran Opens Passage for 20 More Pakistani Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Diplomatic Efforts

In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional ships sailing under the Pakistani flag to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has … Read More

Germany Signals Readiness to Help Safeguard Any Peace Deal Between the United States and Iran

Germany has indicated that it is prepared to play a supportive role in maintaining stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister … Read More

UK Authorizes Forces to Seize Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Ships in Its Waters

The United Kingdom has taken a stronger stance against vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, announcing that its forces now have the authority to board and seize sanctioned ships … Read More

Second Iranian Warship Approaches Sri Lanka Following US Submarine Attack

A second Iranian warship was reported nearing Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday, a day after a US submarine struck and sank an Iranian frigate, resulting in the deaths of … Read More

US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone in Gulf, But Nuclear Talks Still Expected

In a tense moment on the waters of the Middle East, a United States fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone after it came dangerously close to an American aircraft … Read More