Maritime security
Russian, Chinese navies to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports
The two navies held joint drills in the Sea of Japan over August 1-5 that included artillery firing, practicing anti-submarine and air defense missions, and improving joint search and rescue ops.
Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea
Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships
Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive
Houthi attacks show Israel is not entering quiet period after Iran ceasefire - analysis
The Houthis had stopped their attacks on shipping over the last six months, following a ceasefire in Gaza and then a short US bombing campaign.
Israel strikes Houthi ports across Yemen, 'Galaxy Leader' ship
The IDF struck three ports, a power station, and a ship used for terrorist purposes in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Katz noted.
First Red Sea naval attack in months raises alarms - analysis
The attack on the ship comes as Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are also suspected of numerous drone and missile attacks over the past two weeks.
Iran's last card: Will the Houthis try to rejoin the war amid Israeli strikes? - analysis
The US threats to intervene against Iran have apparently led the Houthis to reconsider their stance, leading to Iran possibly playing its final card.
Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes
Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.
Two oil tankers collide and catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'
The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.
Red Sea marine traffic jumps by 60% in wake of Houthi, US ceasefire
The number of merchant ships using the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait increased after missile and drone attacks by the Houthis slowed.
Greta Thunberg's flotilla en route to Gaza: How is the IDF preparing?
The IDF is prepared for the arrival of the protest flotilla called the "Freedom Flotilla". It will take control of the vessel and deport protestors if necessary.
Pakistan bars Indian ships, test-fires missile as tensions soar
Islamabad and New Delhi impose mutual sanctions, close borders, and place forces on alert after a deadly April 22 attack in Kashmir.
Trump considering plan to disrupt Iranian oil supply, stop ships at sea
John Bolton, the lead negotiator for the initiative when it was formed, told Reuters "it would be fully justified" to use the initiative to slow down Iran oil exports.
