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Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

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Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]

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Malaysia Rises to 12th Place in Global Peace Rankings, Emerging as One of Asia’s Safest Nations

Malaysia Rises to 12th Place in Global Peace Rankings, Emerging as One of Asia’s Safest Nations

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Malaysia has further cemented its reputation as one of the world’s safest countries by securing the 12th position out of 163 nations in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026. The country has moved up one spot from its 13th-place ranking in 2025, reflecting continuous progress in maintaining peace, security, and public stability. The latest ranking […]

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Tehran Accuses Nato of Complicity in US-Israeli Conflict After Remarks by Nato Chief

Tehran Accuses Nato of Complicity in US-Israeli Conflict After Remarks by Nato Chief

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Tehran has accused Nato of being complicit in the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran following remarks by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte that suggested alliance members provided support to American military operations. Speaking to Fox News, Rutte said that several Nato allies had made their military facilities available to support the United States during Operation […]

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Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

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Bangkok is enduring an intense and potentially life-threatening heatwave after the city’s heat index surged to a scorching 51.9°C, placing Thailand’s capital firmly in the “Danger” category and only a fraction below the highest warning level. Thai authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, particularly between 11am and 3pm, when […]

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Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]

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