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
Saudi Arabia-UK launch partnership funding against Houthi naval terrorism
Saudi and British envoys pledged millions to boost the coastguard of Yemen's anti-Houthi gov't, with support from 35 countries, to protect Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes from Houthi terrorism.
Gaza flotilla claims ship struck by drone, but Tunisian authorities assert an accidental fire
The flotilla stated in a post on Instagram that it believed that its main "Family boat" was struck by a drone.
Skana Robotics unveils next-gen autonomous maritime systems
The company’s first vessels- Bull Shark (USV) and Stingray (UUV) – introduce software-defined, mission-adaptive capabilities across surface and sub-surface domains
UK-Norway warship deal boosts NATO Arctic defenses against Russia
BAE’s Type 26 frigates feature sophisticated weapons, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge communications, with a flexible design that enables future upgrades to counter emerging threats
UNGA provides an opportunity for action on Houthi terror, Iran's regional agenda - editorial
As world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in 2025, the international community must address the growing Houthi terror and Iran’s destabilizing influence across the Middle East.
Houthis say they launched missile at Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu
A vessel near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu was reportedly targeted by an unknown projectile. The crew is safe, and authorities are investigating.
Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa
There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.
Russian, Chinese navies to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports
The two navies held joint drills in the Sea of Japan over August 1-5 that included artillery firing, practicing anti-submarine and air defense missions, and improving joint search and rescue ops.
Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea
Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.
Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships
"We condemn this in the strongest possible terms and expect Iran to exert its influence on the Houthis to put an end to it," said Wadephul.
