Somalia
Iran Threatens to Block Red Sea if U.S. Naval Blockade Continues
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran escalated its standoff with Washington on Wednesday, warning that it could sever commercial shipping through the…
Sea
World
US says blockade completely halted Iran’s sea trade
The US military said it had brought Iran’s seaborne trade to a standstill, even as President Donald Trump signaled that…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia holds maritime security meeting amid Red Sea tensions
Tuesday April 14, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday brought together…
World
Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants; 71 missing at sea, charity says
A deadly Easter weekend crossing in the central Mediterranean left two migrants dead and dozens more feared missing after a…
Somalia
Türkiye to expand Black Sea and Somalia drilling operations in April
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Türkiye’s drilling fleet is moving into a busier phase, with new exploration and production campaigns lined…
Somalia
U.S. allows 30-day at-sea sale of Iranian oil to ease oil prices
A sudden policy shift from Washington is sending ripples through global energy markets, as the Trump administration moves to counter…
Editorial
Houthi Naval and Aerial Drones Hit US-Linked Oil Tanker in Red Sea
You are an elite, award-winning international journalist and a meticulous senior editor. Your job is to transform raw source material…
Somalia
Iran reportedly starts deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran lays mines in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. says it struck Iranian minelayers as oil prices whipsaw Iran has begun…
East-Africa
U.S. and Egypt discuss Somalia and Red Sea stability efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed Somalia and broader Horn of Africa security…
East-Africa
Egypt denies Red Sea access deal with Ethiopia for Nile dam concessions
CAIRO — Egypt on Tuesday denied reports that it was prepared to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in…
East-Africa
Managing Red Sea Power Rivalry: Preventive Mediation at Bab al-Mandab
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is fast becoming the world’s most consequential test case for managing great-power rivalry on a narrow,…
