Oil Spill from Sunken Cargo Ship Spreads to Phuket Beaches
An oil spill from a cargo ship that sank in early February in the Indian Ocean is now affecting beaches in Phuket, Thailand.
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Tropical Cyclone Horacio Named 'Strongest Storm of 2026' in Indian Ocean
Tropical Cyclone Horacio in the Indian Ocean has been labeled the 'strongest storm of 2026', primarily due to peak wind estimates during its rapid intensification.
US Military Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean for Sanctions Violation
The Pentagon announced that the U.S. military seized a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was reportedly defying quarantine measures.
US intercepts oil tanker Bertha for violating Iran sanctions
US armed forces in the Indian Ocean intercepted the oil tanker Bertha, which was attempting to bypass sanctions against Iran. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean to the Maldives before being seized without incident.
Low Pressure System Intensifies Over Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure system over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and Southeast Bay has intensified into a well-marked low, indicating potential for further development.
China Briefing: Indian Ocean Ambitions, New Year Celebrations, Taiwan Defiance and Japan Fallout - The Irrawaddy
China Briefing: Indian Ocean Ambitions, New Year Celebrations, Taiwan Defiance and Japan Fallout The Irrawaddy
US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Trump’s Venezuela blockade
Panamanian-flagged Veronica III left Venezuela on the same day as the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January.
US Military Intercepts Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
US military forces boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to combat illicit trade.
US Forces Intercept Second Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
US forces have boarded a second sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, indicating ongoing efforts to enforce sanctions.
US Military Intercepts Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
The US military boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking its journey from the Caribbean, indicating ongoing maritime security operations.
US Detains Third Tanker in Indian Ocean
The United States has announced the detention of a third tanker in the Indian Ocean.
US boards third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
US military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. An organisation that tracks ship movements said the vessel was the only tanker left to pursue after more than a dozen fled the coast of Venezuela following the capture of the South American country’s authoritarian then president, Nicolas Maduro. The boarding is the 10th interdiction of an ...
US Forces Intercept Fugitive Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces have intercepted the fugitive oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean, as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade extends to global waters.
US Military Intercepts Third Sanctioned Tanker in Indian Ocean
US military forces have intercepted a third sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was reportedly pursued from the Caribbean Sea before its detention.
Low pressure over Equatorial Indian Ocean, Southeast Bay intensifies into well-marked low - Dhaka Tribune
Low pressure over Equatorial Indian Ocean, Southeast Bay intensifies into well-marked low Dhaka Tribune
Global Governance Needs to Adapt to New Realities
The current global order is seen as outdated, with a report describing the present as a period of 'wrecking-ball politics' requiring new governance models.
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From the Caribbean - The National Herald
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From the Caribbean The National Herald
US Intercepts Tanker Suspected of Violating Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The US has boarded a second tanker in the Indian Ocean, accusing it of violating a 'quarantine' on oil shipments from Venezuela. This action follows the tracking of the vessel from the Caribbean.
US Operations in Venezuela, Maduro Capture and Sanctions
US media reports indicate Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, assisted the Pentagon in an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, an action defended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while US forces also intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Venezuela.
US Seizes Third Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
The United States has reportedly seized a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.
US Military Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
The US military has interdicted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, marking the tenth such seizure by the Trump administration since early December.
US Forces Seize Third Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
US military forces have seized a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, having tracked it all the way from the Caribbean Sea, according to the Pentagon.
Tropical Cyclone Horacio Approaches Rodrigues Island
Tropical Cyclone Horacio is expected to pass within 200 km of Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, potentially bringing strong winds, dangerous seas, and heavy showers.
Iran Sends Dena Destroyer to MILAN-2026 Exercise
Iran has dispatched its Dena destroyer to participate in the MILAN-2026 naval exercise taking place in the Indian Ocean.
Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius
Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’ Four Chagos Islanders have landed on one of the archipelago’s atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, in an attempt to complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius. The Mauritius attorney general said the move was a publicity stunt designed to create conflict over a 2025 agreement with Britain on handing over sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory, which is opposed by some Chagossians who accuse Mauritius of decades of neglect. Mauritius has denied the accusations. Continue reading...
Trump's Unconventional Foreign Policy: From Monroe Doctrine to Greenland Acquisition
President Trump's foreign policy is characterized by a controversial reinterpretation of historical doctrines like the Monroe Doctrine and an unusual interest in acquiring territories such as Greenland, sparking international debate.
Pentagon Deploys AI in Venezuela Raid
An exclusive report reveals the Pentagon utilized Anthropic’s Claude AI during a raid in Venezuela, marking a notable application of artificial intelligence in military operations.
US Intercepts Sanctioned Venezuelan Ship in Indian Ocean
The United States Navy successfully intercepted a sanctioned Venezuelan ship in the Indian Ocean.