US DEFENSE OF RED SEA

Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile into Ukraine after the latter fired US and UK-supplied long-range missiles into its territory. Putin has threatened to strike countries supplying weapons to Ukraine. He also confirmed Russia used its hypersonic...

U.S. officials have raised alarms about Russia’s increasing involvement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. While the Houthis have long been supported by Iran, recent reports suggest that Russia may be stepping in to aid the rebels, potentially supplyi...

Ukraine launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles at a Russian military facility, marking the first use of the weapons against Russian territory. Moscow confirmed the attack but claimed to have intercepted most of the missiles. The strike comes as the ...

Southeast Asian defense chiefs gathered in Laos on Wednesday for security talks amidst growing maritime tensions with China and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential transition. They sought assurances from U.S. Defense Secretary Llo...

The Philippines and the United States are set to ink a military intelligence-sharing agreement, bolstering their security partnership. The GSOMIA pact, to be signed by defense chiefs of both nations, enables the secure exchange of military informati...

A merchant ship narrowly escaped an attempted missile attack in the southern Red Sea late Sunday, attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels. The vessel and its crew were unharmed, with the missile landing in close proximity. While unclaimed by the Houthis...

Japan, the United States, and Australia have announced joint military training exercises in response to China's increasingly assertive military activity. The countries expressed concern over China's actions in the East and South China Seas, includin...

At the APEC summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned the United States against supporting Taiwan's independence, calling it a "red line." While emphasizing areas of potential conflict, Xi also expressed willingness to work with the incoming Tr...

During the Asia-Pacific Economic forum summit in Peru, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed key concerns with US President Joe Biden. Xi emphasized Taiwan, democracy, human rights, and development as non-negotiable "red lines" for China. He cautio...

Robert Willen, Kearney's global managing partner, sees huge potential in India's growing domestic market. He believes governments play a key role in attracting investments and establishing priorities for economic growth. While Vietnam and Mexico are...

United States, Japan, and South Korea conducted joint air drills in response to North Korea's launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-19. The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination and deter North Korean threats. Pyongyang...

Maersk reported strong third-quarter demand, especially from China and Southeast Asia, and expects no slowdown in European or North American volumes.

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, though it escaped undamaged. The incident ended an 18-day lull in rebel assaults. The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea corridor for nearly a year, disrupting internat...

Israel-Iran War: Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities early Saturday, marking a direct response to Iran's recent missile attacks. Explosions echoed across Tehran, as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) cited Iran's “relentless”...

Hassan Abu Al-Ola and Yasmine Daftardar, both avid divers, got married underwater in the Red Sea near Jeddah. Their ceremony, organized by Saudi Divers led by Captain Faisal Flemban, featured stunning coral reefs and marine life. The couple hopes th...

U.S. B-2 stealth bombers conducted airstrikes targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Sanaa and Saada. The rare deployment aimed to destroy five hardened underground weapons storage sites. The Houthis have been attacking Red S...

The rush to avoid higher US tariffs on Chinese goods has led to a container shortage in India, as empty containers are being shipped to China. This has impacted India's trade numbers for August and September. However, officials expect the situation ...

On Sunday, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have downed another American MQ-9 Reaper drone, though the U.S. military has not confirmed this. The Houthis said they shot down the drone over Marib province, an area of strategic importance.

The Houthis have mounted a significant challenge to global maritime security, disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb. Despite US efforts under Operation Prosperity Guardian, the group has cut Suez Canal traffic and threatened environmental di...