Maritime security
Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks
The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.
US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident
Iran's IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf, official threatens US with 'massacre and hell'
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
Luxury cruise ship remains stuck in Greenland, 206 trapped onboard
The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said Tuesday's tide had failed to lift the 104-meter (341-foot) Ocean Explorer enough to free it.
Extra US forces to remain in Persian Gulf as long as needed - Pentagon
The US continues to see Iranian harassment of commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Yacht sinks off coast of Eilat, causing hazardous diesel spill
According to the ministry, the unregistered yacht was docked at the port with over 100 liters of diesel in the tank.
Russian warship fires on dry cargo ship near Ukraine - defense ministry
Russia said its Vasily Bykov patrol ship fired with automatic weapons on the "Sukru Okan" vessel after the captain did not respond to a request to halt for an inspection.
US-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure
The warning shows tensions remain high in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran seized tankers in late April and early May.
Intrinsic Defender: Israel, US launch two-week joint naval drill
Dubbed Intrinsic Defender, the two-week joint drill is centered on boosting operational readiness and navy-to-navy cooperation.
Ukraine tried to attack Russian ship near Black Sea pipeline - report
At the time of the attack, a US RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance aircraft was in the central area of the Black Sea, the defense ministry said.
Tiananmen Square anniversary: Tensions in the new era - analysis
The crushing of any critique of the government is part of China’s shifting stance on many issues.
IDF successfully tests naval Iron Dome defense system against multiple attacks
The C-Dome successfully intercepted advanced targets which represent threats to the State of Israel's infrastructure and strategic assets.
Chinese ship detained for hoarding British WWII-era weaponry
The discovery comes amid reports this month that scavengers have targeted two British World War II wrecks off the coast of Malaysia.
