Geopolitics
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Iran Seizes Indian Ship
In a development with serious international ramifications, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has detained an Indian ship carrying oil in the Persian Gulf Iran seizes Indian ship carrying oil from Iraq […]
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HMS Illustrious sets sail
The Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has set sail from Portsmouth bound for the Mediterranean. It is 1 of 10 ships taking part in Cougar 13. HMS Illustrious sets sail […]
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Gibraltar update: Warship departs
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Westminster, has left Portsmouth for a routine visit to Gibraltar amid increased tensions with Spain over border checks. Warship departs for routine Gibraltar visit A […]
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Royal Navy warship Gibraltar visit
A Royal Navy warship is to pay a “routine” visit to Gibraltar, the UK government says amid a continuing row with Spain over border checks. Gibraltar visit for Royal Navy […]
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Gibraltar Row
Spanish authorities say Gibraltar had laid concrete blocks “without the necessary authorisation” in “waters that are not theirs”, contravening environmental laws and damaging Spain’s fishing industry. Gibraltar border row: UK […]
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Aquino, Abe vow common stand vs China
President Benigno Aquino III and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday pledged to pursue a common stance against maritime aggression in the Asian region. Aquino, Abe vow common stand […]
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Japan envoy aims to fix China ties
Japan’s deputy foreign minister has begun a two-day visit to China in an attempt to repair relations that have frayed over a territorial dispute. Japan envoy Akitaka Saiki aims to […]
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China media: Japan and islands
China state media accuse Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of jeopardising relations after he warned of a heightened security risk from Beijing’s “provocations” on Wednesday. China media: Japan and islands […]
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Move to Nationalize 400 Islands
Japan may nationalize any unclaimed islands in its waters in a bid to bolster its territorial claims Move to nationalize 400 remote islands in the works Japan may nationalize any […]
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China’s surveillance ships back
Just days after they reportedly left, Chinese ships have returned to the Philippine-claimed shoal off Zambales, indicating that intrusions continue despite Philippines involving the United Nations. China’s surveillance ships back at […]
