Month: January 2017
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ReCAAP sounds warning
Abu Sayyaf Group danger to shipping. ‘Very serious concern’ over kidnapping of seafarers in Southern Philippines: ReCAAP ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has very serious concern over kidnap for ransom attacks […]
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Bay of Bengal pirates halt fishing
Armed robbery, kidnap and piracy common problems in Bay of Bengal. Pirates thwart deep sea fishing off Ctg coast Pankaj Dastider CHITTAGONG, Jan 11: Fishing in the deep sea off […]
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Trump’s team look at China
US stokes further tensions in region. South China Sea: Tillerson says US should block China from new islands The US should block access to islands built by China in contested […]
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Abu Sayyaf hostage threat
Juergen Kantner, 70, was kidnapped in November. Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill German hostage Manila, Jan 12 (IANS): Filipino terror organisation Abu Sayyaf has released a video threatening to behead […]
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Yemen: Iranian arms confirmed?
More evidence of Iranian involvement in Yemen arms smuggling. Arms Seized Off Coast of Yemen Appear to Have Been Made in Iran By C. J. CHIVERS and ERIC SCHMITT Photographs […]
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In praise of the LCS
Ignore the setbacks, admire the capabilities. Don’t Give Up on the Littoral Combat Ship By LT Kaitlin Smith The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program has been subjected to heavy scrutiny, […]
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China tests Taiwan
Tensions increase in region. China aircraft carrier crosses Taiwan Strait amid tension China’s only aircraft carrier has led several warships across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s defence ministry said. The Liaoning […]
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Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high
IMB issues stark report. Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high: watchdog The number of maritime kidnappings hit a ten-year high in 2016, with waters off the southern Philippines becoming increasingly dangerous, […]
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Pirates kill eight off Philippines
The apparent act of piracy came as Duterte gave a six-month deadline to soldiers to eliminate Islamic militants from the country. Pirates blamed for the death of 8 fishermen in […]
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US, Iran face off again
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf Destroyer USS Mahan Fires Warning Shots in Standoff with Iranian Forces By: Sam LaGrone This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. […]