Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the U.S. and Iran to publicly share details of their peace agreement before Berlin considers joining a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Germany requires official clarification of the 14 points and consent from coastal states, suggesting the EU's Aspides mission mandate could be adapted.
A South Korean vessel has successfully transited the Red Sea, marking the ninth crude oil shipment to use the route. The tanker loaded oil in Saudi Arabia and is en route home, as the country seeks alternative import routes amid disruptions.
China's ports topped the 2025 Container Port Performance Index, with 7 in the global top 10, amid critical roles in managing supply chain disruptions post-Red Sea crisis and US-Israel war on Iran.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh emphasized the importance of activating the Council of Arab and African States bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to enhance regional stability and collective security.
Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks after exchanging missiles, with conditions for potential resumption, following a US call for ceasefire as Middle East tensions escalated.
The EU may expand its 'Operation Aspides' naval mission to include mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil and LNG supplies. The proposal, detailed in an internal document, aims to complement existing French-British efforts amidst rising Middle East tensions and disrupted maritime traffic.
Paleontologists have identified a new species of giant marine reptile, Tylosaurus rex, a mosasaur that lived 80 million years ago. This "sea king" rivaled the famous Tyrannosaurus rex in size and predatory prowess, ruling the oceans with sharp, saw-like teeth.
The F.A.Z. has launched a new AI-powered search engine that understands context and natural language queries, providing answers with integrated footnotes linking directly to sources. Developed in-house and with partner 3pc, it covers the past twelve months of reporting.
Saudi Arabia is capitalizing on the Iran conflict to boost its role as an energy and logistics hub, diverting trade through its Red Sea ports and East-West pipeline. Despite global trade disruptions, the kingdom's oil revenues have surged, and its stock market remains resilient, though overall growth forecasts have been adjusted.
Egypt and Yemen reiterated their rejection of non-littoral states' involvement in Red Sea security, stressing it's an exclusive responsibility of bordering Arab and African nations. Ethiopia, seeking a port access, faces opposition from Egypt, which views it as a threat to national security and regional stability.
A fifth South Korean oil tanker has safely passed through the Red Sea, a crucial alternative route amid Middle East conflicts, to transport crude oil to South Korea. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries provided 24-hour monitoring and safety support during the voyage.
In Mexico, women searching for missing relatives are becoming targets of murder and disappearance, with hundreds of collectives facing escalating violence. This trend, particularly acute in Sinaloa, underscores the failure of governments to address the ongoing crisis of over 130,000 missing persons.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new direct shipping line connecting the Jeddah Islamic Port, King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, Egypt's Ain Sokhna Port, and Aqaba Port in Jordan. This initiative aims to enhance logistics, boost non-oil exports, and position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub.
Shark expert Dr. Amjad Shaaban explained that the shark spotted in the Red Sea was a female Mako shark in labor, a common occurrence in spring. He advised against yellow swimwear and strong perfumes, emphasizing calm exit from the water to avoid attracting sharks.
A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for four Italian divers lost in an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll. The Italians, exploring at 50 meters depth, are presumed dead. Recovery and repatriation efforts are underway.
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has backed Sam Walker for a potential State of Origin debut, comparing him to Allan Langer and dismissing concerns over his defense. Walker aims to impress in a key match for the Sydney Roosters.
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has backed halfback Sam Walker for a potential State of Origin debut, comparing him to Allan Langer and dismissing concerns over his defense. Walker is preparing for a key match at Magic Round.
Live updates from the Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys rugby league match. The Cowboys lead 12-18 in the 56th minute after a try from Hugo Savala. Reuben Cotter was sin-binned.
Live updates from the Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys rugby league match. The Cowboys have scored multiple tries, taking the lead, despite a sin binning for the Roosters' Lodge. Errors from both sides have punctuated the game.
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean vessel has successfully passed through t...
"This marks a preliminary deployment," French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo stated
According to Le Figaro, the deployment of the aircraft carrier takes place against the background of plans for an international mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz
MSC announces a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service linking European ports to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port and Jeddah via the Suez Canal, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz disrupted by US-Iran conflict. The first vessel departs Antwerp on May 10, offering multimodal alternatives as companies respond to mounting Middle Eastern trade route disruption.
Middle Eastern governments are reviving decades-old proposals for overland oil and gas pipelines while developing new rail-sea transport corridors in response to wartime disruptions of key maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Led by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE, the initiative aims to create a new trade architecture linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean, reducing dependence on vulnerable Persian Gulf infrastructure.
