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
Pakistan bars Indian ships, test-fires missile as tensions soar
Islamabad and New Delhi impose mutual sanctions, close borders, and place forces on alert after a deadly April 22 attack in Kashmir.
Trump considering plan to disrupt Iranian oil supply, stop ships at sea
John Bolton, the lead negotiator for the initiative when it was formed, told Reuters "it would be fully justified" to use the initiative to slow down Iran oil exports.
Iran's new aircraft carrier could be a rising threat to Israel
Iran boosts naval power with a new aircraft carrier, triggering Israeli security concerns over the fate of the Middle East.
Crew of Hong Kong flagged ship rescued after explosion sparks fire off Yemeni coast
AP reported that the ship was drifting and on fire about 225 kilometers off the coast of Hodeidah, a port city in Yemen held by the country’s Houthi rebels.
Houthis free crew of ship they hijacked in 2023
The vessel's crew is made up of 25 nationals from Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico and Romania, the ship's owner Galaxy Maritime said.
Yemen's Houthis to target only Israel-linked vessels following Gaza deal
The HOCC said the Houthis would stop targeting Israeli-linked ships "upon the full implementation of all phases of the agreement."
Yemen's Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached
"If the Israeli massacres continue, we will continue our operations," Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech.
Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal
The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.
Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says
The maritime demarcation agreement would be in line with international law and would allow two countries to determine authorities for oil and hydrocarbon exploration.
Israeli defense tech displayed at Euronaval after France's ban reversed
Israeli companies showcase advanced naval tech at Euronaval following court victory in France.
