Maritime security
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns
President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping powerhouse. Officials say this could help transform Busan and position the Arctic as a regular trade route.
Middle Israel: Iran's Strait of Hormuz piracy is a reckless, losing strategy - opinion
Trump willing to end war, declare victory on Iran with no nuclear deal, officials say - report
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
Houthis claim responsibility for launching attack on two ships with drones
Vessels in the area were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
Iran protests US naval coalition in Red Sea amidst ongoing Houthi attacks
Iran warned that any attempt by the US to establish an international naval coalition "will be faced with extraordinary problems."
Houthis fire at, attempt to divert several vessels off coast of Yemen
A cargo ship was hit by an unknown object, sparking a fire, off the coast of Yemen.
Houthis order Red Sea ship to change course as blasts heard
Ambrey said the ship had reported a group claiming to be the "Yemeni Navy" had demanded the change in course.
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis go all-out supporting Hamas and war
The Houthi statements and widespread coverage of this issue in their media show they are using Gaza as a new rallying cry; they want to potentially distract from problems at home, and show strength.
Iran warns against proposed US-backed Red Sea force to fight Houthis
American and French navies have strengthened their presence in the Red Sea to protect vessels from the risk of seizure or attack by the Houthis.
US Navy shoots down drone launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen
There was no damage to US Navy vessels or injuries to US personnel in the attack, said the US official, who declined to be named.
Container ship collides with bridge in Suez Canal, traffic diverted
Convoys of ships coming from the south were being diverted along the original branch of the canal, the canal authority said.
Iran seizes two fuel tankers carrying 4.5 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf
The report did not state what countries the vessels or the crew were from.
