The Latest Breaking News from Strait

Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025

Oil Prices Jump Over 8%: Mukesh Sahdev Warns of a Looming Blockade of the Hormuz Strait

The underlying fear is not only a reduction in Iranian oil supply but also a broader disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important passage point for crude oil transportation, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is a vital shipping route for Middle…

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025

Australia’s Torres Strait islands: one of the last undiscovered places Down Under

Even most Aussies have never stepped in this remote region of the country. Abha Shah flies in to see what’s on offer, following in the footsteps of A-list visitor Zac Efron

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options

There are multiple constraints in regard to India’s options in the Strait of Malacca in the event of a U.S.-China skirmish over Taiwan

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

U.S. Approves $440M Ammunition Deal For Taiwan Amid Heightened Tensions

Xi's Forces Cross Taiwan Strait as Defense Ministry Warns of 'Severe Threats'

Zenger · Jun 30, 2023

China flies combat drone around Taiwan; US Navy plane transits strait

A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing's ability to attack its fall-back east coast bases, as a U.S. maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly

UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would have global effects

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

U.S. warship sails in Taiwan Strait after China's exercises

The U.S. Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out a large encirclement exercise around Taiwan

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

'We are all Chinese', former Taiwan president says while visiting China

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are ethnically Chinese and share the same ancestor, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Tuesday at the start of a historic visit to China that Taiwan's ruling party has criticised.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

Taiwan Warns of China Military’s ‘Sudden Entry’ Close to Island

Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for a "sudden entry" by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory amid rising military tensions across the Taiwan Strait. China has stepped up its military activities around Taiwan in recent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2023