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Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile Inside Strait of Hormuz
A vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attacker, extent of damage and condition of the crew remain unknown as the incident adds to growing threats against shipping and global oil supplies.
BRICS Bridges Iran-UAE Divide to Reach Agreement on Delhi Declaration
BRICS has agreed on a joint declaration after negotiators bridged deep differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia war. The breakthrough came after talks stretched into the early hours in New Delhi, avoiding a repeat of the bloc’s failed consensus in May.
Hong Kong Jails Tiananmen Vigil Organisers for Up to Seven Years
Hong Kong has sentenced three former leaders of the group that organised the city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigils to up to seven years in prison, in one of the most prominent cases brought under the national security law.
Oil Surges as Hormuz Disruption and Houthi Advance Rattle Markets
Brent crude has surged towards $110 a barrel as tankers are attacked and traffic is disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb deepening fears over global oil supplies.
Houthis Seize Mocha and Advance Towards Strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The Houthis have seized Mocha and are advancing towards Bab el-Mandeb, bringing them closer to one of the world’s most important shipping routes. With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, the battle in Yemen now carries consequences far beyond its borders.
Dozens Missing After Passenger Ferry Catches Fire Off Philippines
At least five people are dead and dozens remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire near Coron in the Philippines. Rescue boats and local fishermen are searching the waters around Palawan as authorities try to account for everyone on board.
Philippines Tells China to ‘Have Some Shame’ as South China Sea Feud Erupts
China and the Philippines are at loggerheads again over the South China Sea. This time, India has reason to watch closely: Manila is now a strategic partner, a BrahMos customer and an increasingly important part of New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific defence network.
Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem as Diplomatic Row With UK Escalates
Israel has ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem and curtailed security cooperation after London moved against West Bank settlements, escalating a trade dispute into a wider diplomatic confrontation.
Pakistan’s Defence Day Collides With Growing Scrutiny Over Human Rights
UN experts and rights groups criticize Pakistan over enforced disappearances and religious persecution as country marks Defence Day.
Huawei Faces US Jury as Landmark Racketeering Trial Begins in New York
Huawei faces a US jury in a landmark racketeering trial involving allegations of trade-secret theft, sanctions evasion and financial fraud, bringing an eight-year legal battle at the heart of the US-China technology rivalry to court.
Iran Threatens ‘Economic Warfare’ Against US as Regional Conflict Widens
Iran has threatened “economic warfare” against the US, warning of new restrictions across the Persian Gulf as attacks on tankers, warships and Saudi targets raise fears that the conflict could spread further and disrupt global energy markets.
UK to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements
Britain set to unveil trade curbs on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank, risking diplomatic friction with Israel.