Middle East
Strategic Resilience: Why the GCC Must Develop Collective Insurance Mechanisms to Counter Maritime Blockades.
May 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of GCC nations, highlighting an urgent need for collective economic defense mechanisms and commodity swap agreements to mitigate future supply chain shocks.
Local News
Escalating West Asian Conflict Threatens Global Stability and Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook.
May 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are fueling fears of a global recession, severely threatening Sri Lanka's import-dependent economy and external reserves.
United States
US Navy Destroyer Disables Iranian Cargo Ship in Arabian Sea Standoff.
April 24, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The USS Spruance intercepted and disabled the Iranian-flagged vessel M/V Touska after it ignored warnings to stop during a maritime blockade, prompting a rare use of force by the US Navy.












