The Red Sea standoff continues to escalate every day Yemen's Houthi Rebels carried on with their barrage of targeted attacks on what the group refer towards Israel Affiliated ships. The latest US and Iran are involved in a war of words the former had previously accused Iran of backing the Houthis in their attacks on private vessels crossing the Red Sea. But on Saturday Iran's foreign minister rejected the accusations of their involvement. To know more watch this interview with former Indian envoy to UAE & Egypt, Navdeep Singh Puri.

Indian-flagged oil vessel attacked in the Red Sea

The Red Sea standoff continues to escalate every day Yemen's Houthi Rebels carried on with their barrage of targeted attacks on what the group refer towards Israel Affiliated ships. The latest US and Iran are involved in a war of words the former had previously accused Iran of backing the Houthis in their attacks on private vessels crossing the Red Sea. But on Saturday Iran's foreign minister rejected the accusations of their involvement.

Iran rejects involvement in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

It is 13 weeks now since Hamas raided Israel and took some 240 Israeli hostages close to 100 of them were released during the brief truce. Nearly 110 are still in Hamas captivity here's a video release of calls to free the hostages on behalf of the families of the hostages.

Calls to rescue Israeli hostages from Hamas peak

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has engaged in Oman-mediated talks with international parties about its operations in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. This is according to a Houthi spokesperson. This follows a series of attacks on ships by the militia group. To know more watch this interview with Edward P Joseph, Senior Fellow at the John Hopkins University.

Houthi Red Sea attack: More ships suspend passage in the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has engaged in Oman-mediated talks with international parties about its operations in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. This is according to a Houthi spokesperson. This follows a series of attacks on ships by the militia group.

Houthi Red Sea attack: Yemen Houthis in Oman-mediated talks over Red Sea operations

Israel's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip has spilled over into the Red Sea. The Houthis have ramped up their attacks on Israeli-affiliated ships or any ships that are suspected of carrying cargo to Israeli ports.

Red Sea threats amid Israel-Hamas war

The latest Chinese 'scientific' ship to venture into the expansive Indian Ocean is the Shi Yan 6. Currently headed to Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, it's described by Chinese media as a "scientific research vessel" operated by a crew of 60.

How China's 'scientific' ships can pave way to Chinese submarine deployment near India

What was once deemed unbeatable the American naval ships have been the strongest the greatest and also the heaviest for many decades. But are the Golden Days of the American Navy being challenged? The American naval ships are not only facing competition in terms of Technology but are also getting actively outnumbered by China. To know more watch this interview with former National Intelligence Officer, CIA, Glenn Carle.

Is the age of American Naval dominance over?

What was once deemed unbeatable the American naval ships have been the strongest the greatest and also the heaviest for many decades. But are the Golden Days of the American Navy being challenged? The American naval ships are not only facing competition in terms of Technology but are also getting actively outnumbered by China. Take a look.

How the US is preparing amid a naval buildup in China

Becoming a potential environmental disaster, Sao Lu is an abandoned rust spattered 1994 bulk carrier which is now leading to concerns over its high level of corrosion.

WION Climate Tracker | Brazil: Haunting graveyard of ships

Cruise ships on a key West Island in Florida face the heat from the local residents. Residents say cruises affect the environment.

Key West Island in Florida faces dispute over cruise ships, residents say cruises affect environment

A new law has now come into effect in Ukraine which will effectively ban access for Russian ships in Ukrainian administered waters. According to this new law, the Russian-owned cargo and passenger vessels will be banned from accessing Ukrainian rivers and reservoirs.

Russia, Ukraine tensions continue with Ukraine banning access for Russian ships on its waters

Ukraine effectively bans access for Russian ships in Ukrainian administered waters

Dec 4: India's Navy Day Rajnath Singh: India will soon build ships for the world Naval Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar: National security is our top focus What are the biggest achievements of the Indian Navy? Watch Indian Navy: The Make-in-India Story

Indian Navy: The make-in-India story | Wion Wideangle

Once appearing to be heading towards Venezuela, two Iranian ships are now appearing to reach the Russian city of St Petersburg and are in the Baltic Sea currently, according to a website that tracks ships, MarineTraffic.

Earlier Venezuela, now two Iranian ships appear to reach St Petersburg

As Tokyo strives to put "tremendous pressure" on Beijing to counter China's dominance in the area, Japan's defence minister has asked European nations to have a stronger military presence in the Asia-Pacific.

Have a stronger military presence in Asia to tackle China: Japan urges European nations

A US aircraft carrier group led by the USS Ronald Reagan has entered the South China Sea as part of a routine mission, the US Navy said on Tuesday, at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, which claims most the disputed waterway.

US Navy says carrier group operating in South China Sea

On average 1,400 cargo containers are lost every year. But in the last 6 months, more than 3,000 boxes have been lost at sea. With another cargo ship sinking off Sri Lanka, we take you aboard these 'Frightening Freighters' on WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle: THE FRIGHTENING FREIGHTERS

The first cruise ship leaving Venice since the pandemic is set to depart on Saturday amid protests by activists demanding that the ship be rerouted out the fragile lagoon, especially Giudecca Canal through the city's historic center.

Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks

The Philippines has protested China's continuing 'illegal presence and activities' near an island in the South China Sea held by the Southeast Asian nation, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Philippines protests China's 'illegal' South China Sea presence 

More than 400 migrants arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday, Italian media reported, as authorities in Sicily again blocked a rescue boat from leaving port.

400 migrants land on Lampedusa as rescue ship blocked

Cruise ships may be able to resume sailing from ports in Florida in mid-July after being shut down for over a year by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new guidelines from US health authorities.

US cruise ships could sail again by July: CDC

The government on Sunday said it has directed all major ports to waive all charges for ships carrying oxygen and related equipment amid a massive surge in COVID-19 infections across the country.

Govt asks major ports to waive all charges for ships carrying oxygen, related equipment  

In yet another case of illegal intrusion by Beijing, two Chinese government vessels entered Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Monday morning.

Two Chinese ships enter Japan's territorial waters off Senkaku Islands 

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