Oil prices surge more than USD 100 per barrel as Trump announces naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday morning after United States President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

13 Chinese warplanes, 6 naval vessels detected near Taiwan's territory

Oct 13, 2025

Lam, a senior fellow at The Jamestown Foundation, had stated at a symposium in Washington that China could impose a naval blockade around Taiwan...

"Sufficient forces" ready for Iran blockade, rules of engagement pending: US official

Apr 13, 2026

The US has deployed "sufficient forces" for a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations with Iran. President Trump warned that...

Trump warns to "immediately eliminate" Iranian ships approaching Strait of Hormuz blockade

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of diplomatic talks. President Trump warned that any vessels...

"They'd like to make a deal very badly": Trump claims Iran reached out after US imposes naval blockade

Apr 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran called to "make a deal very badly" following a US naval blockade. Despite failed talks in Pakistan...

Taiwan building submarine fleet to mitigate Chinese threat

Dec 20, 2020

Hong Kong, December 20 : In order to bolster its defensive capabilities, Taiwan is building a submarine fleet to mitigate Chinese nefarious designs to...