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‘No legal grounds for fees on international strait’, says IOM chief
IMO’s Arsenio Dominguez says it’s not legal for countries to charge ships fees to use international straits.
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Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?
Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.
Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through
Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.
Red Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.
6 dead, 130 missing after Indonesia ferry capsizes
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
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Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
The takeover solidifies the group’s position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis’ victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
BRICS nations urge ‘restraint’ in Middle East, smooth flow of global trade
Joint declaration at BRICS summit also expresses ‘firm opposition’ to the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel.
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Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
Published On 12 Sep 2026
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