Strait of Hormuz
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South Asia
Banglar Joyjatra Still Unable to Cross Strait of Hormuz
Banglar Joyjatra By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: The Bangladesh-owned ship ‘MV Banglar Joyjatra’ has been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for more than two months due to the war in the Middle East. Thirty-one Bangladeshi sailors are trapped on the ship. However, not only Bangladeshi sailors, but according to…
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South Asia
Beyond the Battlefield: How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade is Redefining Global Energy Politics
By Leo Nirosha Darshan- ENCLColombo: By the start of 2026, the Middle East has fully transformed into a massive, active battlefield. The long-standing shadow war and “Cold War” dynamic between regional powers have finally exploded into a direct military confrontation. Continuous airstrikes and missile barrages over the past 16 days…
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Politics
South Korea mulls dispatching troops to safeguard Strait of Hormuz
Seoul: South Korea has been reviewing various options, including troop dispatch, as to what role it can play to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Wednesday. Amid tensions with Iran, the U.S. has asked its allies to join a military coalition to secure the strategic waters, and South Korea…
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