Geopolitics
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Yemen blockade takes hold
Saudi-led coalition has banned navigation in Yemeni waters. Yemen: Blockade of Ports Begins to Affect Shipping Activity A Saudi Arabia-backed blockade of ports in Yemen is starting to affect shipping […]
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Chinese Subs in the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean becomes power backdrop. Chinese Nuclear Subs in the Indian Ocean An extended deployment has sent a powerful message to the Indian Navy. By P K Ghosh The deployment of […]
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Shipping lines pull back from Yemen
Conflict sees merchant vessels avoid ports. Shipping lines pull back from Yemen as conflict escalates BY JONATHAN SAUL (Reuters) – International shipping lines are being forced to scale back or suspend […]
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Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate
China’s artificial islands cause concern. Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate in South China Sea The US is concerned China is using “sheer size and muscle” to strong-arm smaller nations […]
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Saudi-led coalition bars wheat ship from Yemen
All Yemeni ports off limits to shipping. Saudi-led coalition bars wheat ship from entering Yemen port DUBAI: Warships from the Saudi-led coalition have blocked a vessel carrying more than 47,000 […]
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China’s island ambition
Disputed islands in South China Sea. China explains why it’s building islands in the South China Sea SUI-LEE WEE China on Thursday sketched out detailed plans for the islands it […]
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India, Thailand to bolster defence cooperation
Piracy, trafficking and terrorism on the agenda. India, Thailand agree to bolster defence cooperation: Ajit Doval India and Thailand have agreed to bolster their defence and strategic cooperation, maritime security and counter-terrorism, […]
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Indian Navy evacuates citizens from Yemen
Deteriorating security situation ongoing. Naval ship reaches Yemen’s port Aden to rescue stranded Indians An Indian warship has entered Yemen’s port Aden, while two other warships and the IAF’s super […]
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China building ‘great wall of sand’ in South China Sea
China’s land reclamation is creating a “great wall of sand” in the South China Sea, a top US official says, leading to “serious questions” on its intentions. China building ‘great […]
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Worries for Ships Off Yemen
When it comes to world trade, a 17-day shortcut trumps terror, piracy and now bombs. That’s the time a supertanker saves by using the Bab el-Mandeb. Add Bombs to Worries […]
