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thehindu.compolitics30 days ago
Officials Say Contingency Plan Needed If Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed
Officials stated that a contingency plan would be required if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The statement addressed potential disruptions to shipping routes in the region.
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news.sky.comworld38 days ago
Dozens of Vessels Depart Turkey in Second Gaza Flotilla Attempt
Dozens of vessels left Turkey on Thursday as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla's second attempt to reach Gaza. The effort follows an earlier operation in April when 20 vessels were intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters. Ships were tracked south of the departure…
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Abc Newsbusiness39 days ago
Malaysia Says It Has Limited Ability to Halt Iranian Oil Transfers Near Its Waters
Malaysia’s maritime agency reported limited jurisdiction over ship-to-ship oil transfers conducted in international waters off its southern coast. The agency said vessels often evade detection through various tactics while operating about 70 kilometers from Johor state. The activ…
citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
Gaza Flotilla Vessels Head to Turkey After Israeli Navy Interception
Some 30 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla are sailing to Turkey following an interception by the Israeli Navy on international waters. Participants plan meetings in Marmaris with representatives from more than 50 countries to develop an updated legal strategy and revised ope…
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deccanchronicle.comworld48 days ago
Spanish Police Seize Up to 40 Tons of Cocaine from Ship in Atlantic Ocean
Spanish authorities intercepted a vessel off the Canary Islands, seizing between 35 and 40 tons of cocaine and arresting around 20 people. The haul is described as one of the largest nationally and internationally. The operation adds to recent drug seizures in Spain, a key entry…
France 24world52 days agoUpdated
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla Near Crete, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces seized 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining about 175 activists attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Organizers described the action as a violent raid and abduction, while Israel stated it was peaceful and that detaine…
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