In a significant move amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has officially established a new coast guard command centre on Pagasa Island, marking its first dedicated operational hub within the contested Spratly Islands. Previously managed from Palawan, the newly formed district will now directly oversee a vast maritime area spanning approximately […]
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Recent US intelligence reports indicate that Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. According to three sources familiar with the assessments, Tehran’s control over this critical oil passage remains its primary leverage against the United States. The intelligence suggests that Iran may continue to disrupt the strait, keeping […]
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Global oil markets jolted sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled that the United States would continue its military operations against Iran, without offering a clear timeline for when the conflict might end. The uncertainty has intensified fears across financial markets, particularly around prolonged disruptions to global oil supply. Benchmark crude prices reacted immediately. Brent […]
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Qatar has reported that an oil tanker connected to its state energy company was struck by a missile while sailing within the country’s territorial waters, raising fresh concerns about safety and stability in the Gulf region. According to a statement released by Qatar’s defence ministry, three cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward the Gulf […]
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In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional ships sailing under the Pakistani flag to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has remained largely restricted for several weeks due to heightened tensions in the region, according to reports by Anadolu Ajansi. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed […]
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