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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns
Defense

China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns

China is increasing military activities near Taiwan and honing its ability to stage a surprise attack, as well as seeking to undermine trust in the government

October 8, 2025
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A CMA CGM containerships transits the Panama Canal
Shipping

Panama Canal Posts $5.7 bn in FY2025 Revenue, Transits Jump 19%

The Panama Canal said revenues rose around 14.4% in its fiscal year 2025 to $5.7 billion, based on preliminary and unaudited figures, authorities said in a

October 8, 2025
Total Views: 809

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Pentagon’s Hegseth Okays US Navy Next-Generation Fighter, Sources Say
Defense

Pentagon’s Hegseth Okays US Navy Next-Generation Fighter, Sources Say

After months of delay, the Pentagon will select as soon as this week the defense company to design and build the Navy's next stealth fighter, a U.S. official

October 7, 2025
Total Views: 2899

A Maersk containership berthed at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia.
News

Malaysia’s MMC Ports Delays IPO to Include Full-year Results

Malaysia's MMC Port Holdings has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering to next year so that it can include its full-year 2025 financial

October 7, 2025
Total Views: 273

Sunday, October 5, 2025
U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
Defense

Hegseth Says He Has Every Authorization Needed For Caribbean Vessel Strikes

Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he has every authorization needed for U.S. military strikes on vessels just off the

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 1145

Royal Navy New Zealand divers on the scene above HMNZS Manawanui, off the Southern coast of Upulo, Samoa. Photo released October 11, 2024.
Grounding Incidents

New Zealand Pays $3.5 Million To Samoa Over Sinking Of HMNZS Manawanui

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – The New Zealand government said on Monday it would pay the Samoan government 10 million Samoa tala ($3.51

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 699

U.S. President Donald Trump visits Norfolk, Virginia
Defense

Trump Says US Hit Another Boat Off Venezuela Coast

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. forces hit another vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 668

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition.
Defense

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Visits Naval Destroyer

SEOUL, Oct 6 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition on Sunday, state media KCNA

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 703

Interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla's Marinette
News

Israel Deports 29 More Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists

JERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Israel has deported a further 29 activists detained by the navy last week for taking part in a flotilla that sought to

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 352

U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
Defense

Russia Condemns U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela

MOSCOW, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Russia on Sunday condemned a U.S. strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela and

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 730

Friday, October 3, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
News

Sanctioned Tanker Boracay Sets Sail After French Raid

The Boracay, a tanker under Western sanctions on suspicion of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and also facing a separate investigation by French

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1457

An offshore oil rig is pictured off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, U.S., November 14, 2024
Offshore

Judge Rules Biden Overstepped Authority on Offshore Drilling Ban

Former U.S. President Joe Biden exceeded his authority by withdrawing large areas along U.S. coastlines from future offshore oil and gas development, a federal

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 2102

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Defense

Finnish Court Dismisses Case Against Eagle S Crew in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial

A Finnish court dismissed a case on Friday against the crew of the Russian-linked tanker which damaged Baltic Sea cables last year, ruling prosecutors failed

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1083

The frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets sail from Korsør, Denmark, January 29, 2024. Photo courtesy Rune Dyrholm / The Armed Forces
Defense

Denmark Reports Repeated Russian Naval Provocations in its Straits

Russian warships have repeatedly sailed on collision courses, aimed weapons at Danish naval vessels and disrupted navigation systems in Denmark's straits that

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 2249

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Finnish Border Guard's ship Turva escorts Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S to sea.Handout via REUTERS
Incidents

Finnish Court to Deliver Verdict in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial Against Tanker Crew

A Finnish district court is expected to deliver its verdict on Friday in the criminal trial of the captain and the first and second officers of the Eagle S

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 1149

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
News

Sanctioned Tanker’s Captain Arrested in France as Danish Drone Mystery Deepens

French police have arrested the Chinese captain of a sanctioned tanker suspected of operating for Russia's "shadow fleet," authorities said on Thursday, after

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2027

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Photo shows damage to the M/V Minervagracht following a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
Incidents

Netherlands Calls on EU to Sanction Yemen’s Houthis After Ship Attack

The Netherlands called on the EU on Wednesday to sanction Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist group, after the organisation claimed responsibility for an attack

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 1581

Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

French Commandos Board Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire

French military personnel have boarded the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected of belonging to the so-called shadow fleet involved in the Russian oil trade,

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 2411

Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Shipping

U.S. LNG Exports Hit Record for Second Straight Month

U.S. LNG exports hit a record in September at 9.4 million metric tons, beating their previous record of 9.3 million MT in August, according to preliminary

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 420

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

Exxon Mobil Eyes South Africa as a Top LNG Destination

Exxon Mobil XOM.N is eyeing projects in South Africa which it views as a top destination for liquefied natural gas (LNG), a senior gas executivesaid at an

September 30, 2025
Total Views: 670