Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel following intensified military exchanges between the US and Iran, including strikes on tankers and bases. The escalating Middle East conflict is driving significant volatility in global energy markets.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify as Iranian forces attack American naval vessels, prompting the U.S. to respond with measures designed to impose higher economic costs on Iran.
British warships spent three consecutive days tracking Russian naval vessels operating within UK territorial waters. The surveillance operation targeted Russian ships escorting cargo vessels subject to international sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxury yacht has reportedly left its hiding place after several years, traveling towards Murmansk accompanied by two Russian navy warships, 800 security guards, and no internet access.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, with thousands reported missing. International rescue teams and aid are being dispatched to the affected region.
Babcock, a defense contractor, is facing a £140 million financial hit due to necessary reworks on new Royal Navy warships. The company is responsible for delivering five frigates from its manufacturing site in Rosyth, Fife.
The Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke has been quietly withdrawn from service, stripped of its weapons and sensors, leaving Britain with only five active frigates.
President Trump issued an order for the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive came amidst heightened tensions and efforts to ensure the strait remains open.
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States has begun "the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz" and verbally attacked again the countries that rejected his request to carry out...
India's navy has deployed warships to monitor India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday evening announced that he will deploy HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer warship, to Cyprus, after a British base on the island had been hit by an…
Tensions between the US and Iran have sharply escalated after American forces destroyed five Iranian tankers, prompting Tehran to launch missiles at a US base in Jordan. Both sides have exchanged accusations of aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.
Tehran escalated regional hostilities by targeting American naval vessels enforcing a blockade, leading Washington to respond with measures designed to impose severe financial penalties on Iran.
The wreck of HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy warship lost in 1908, was discovered off the Isle of Wight by divers who spent five years researching archives to pinpoint its location, solving a 118-year-old mystery.
The USS Arlington, an active US Navy warship, opened its doors to the public for tours in celebration of America's 250th birthday, allowing visitors to explore areas like the well deck.
Groups of Hong Kong students toured two PLA Navy warships, the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang, at Stonecutters Island's Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks. The visit served as a lesson on national defence.
Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti have arrived in Vietnam, a move that deepens defense ties and signifies India's growing naval presence and commitment to maritime security in Southeast Asia.
Three People’s Liberation Army Navy warships were observed transiting the Tsushima Strait last week, prompting close monitoring by Tokyo amid heightened regional tensions.
A US Navy warship reportedly lost power and propulsion for several hours, according to a defense official, indicating a significant operational incident.
Indian-flagged oil tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump's earlier threats to strike Iran's energy production. Over half a dozen Indian Navy warships are now escorting Indian-flagged vessels in the Gulf region.
A sailor of the Iranian Navy warship IRIS Dena had phoned his father minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to abandon the warship,…
A repatriation flight for Cypriots stranded in the Middle East is scheduled to depart from Dubai today, as part of an organized effort to bring nationals home.
The US military sank an Iranian oil tanker and released video of the strike, while Iran's IRGC retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at US warships and hitting three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the conflict over a naval blockade.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormus following coordinated missile attacks by the IRGC on American warships. Pentagon officials warned that further aggression against U.S. vessels would trigger additional military responses.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will participate in an EU foreign ministers meeting in Wicklow, Ireland, coinciding with the deployment of a Royal Navy warship and anti-submarine helicopter to the region. The military presence highlights enhanced security measures surrounding the diplomatic gathering.
President Trump's performance at the NATO summit in Ankara left allies united on paper but uncertain in practice, marked by a series of gaffes and a surprise shift on Ukraine. He also unexpectedly switched back to an older Air Force One after safety questions about a new Qatari jet.
Two People’s Liberation Army Navy warships, destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyan, have arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day visit, allowing residents to board the vessels, following the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China.
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Over 2 million students appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination across India under heightened security, following allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities in the initial test.
US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations of ceasefire violations from both sides. This escalation intensified tensions in the region and caused oil prices to jump.
Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format
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Axios reporting that 'several' US Navy warships crossed…
Wall-climbing robots are set to transform U.S. Navy ship maintenance in a $71 million program designed to slash repair delays and boost fleet readiness.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a modernized navy warship and observed a missile test, calling for the annual construction of two destroyer-class or higher ships.
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary," amid growing concerns about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on oil shipments in the strategically vital waterway. Trump made the remarks in a social media post as the US military operation against Iran, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," entered its fourth day, deepening worries about disruptions to shipping along the strait, which is responsible for about one-fif
Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis. “Any threat against the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union, is unacceptable in principle. Greek diplomacy and the upgraded Greek armed forces are placed at […]