Tracked Hormuz commodity traffic nearly stops after ship attacks
Kpler recorded five commodity-vessel transits through Hormuz on September 12 and none on September 13, highlighting fresh risks for global supply chains.
Maritime Security
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Qatar Presses Iran Diplomacy as Hormuz Corridor Is Discussed
Qatar says it discussed a temporary shipping corridor and mine-clearance project with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz has not been confirmed reopened.
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ASEAN Defense Talks Set October Test for Regional Cooperation
ASEAN defense officials reviewed cooperation and prepared for October ministerial meetings, but announced no new pact, troop commitment or collective response.
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Houthi attacks put Yemen’s fragile calm at risk of unraveling
Renewed Houthi attacks inside Yemen and against shipping are threatening the post-2022 lull, while piracy adds a separate danger in the Gulf of Aden.
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Piracy resurgence in Gulf of Aden leaves more than 90 seafarers captive
The IMO urged the immediate release of more than 90 captive seafarers after a reported hijacking, as renewed piracy threatens Gulf of Aden shipping.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 6,000 Seafarers Stranded, IMO Says
The IMO says up to 400 ships and about 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely after at least 70 verified attacks.
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Proposed Hormuz corridor puts maritime security at center of Iran diplomacy
Qatar says Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary Hormuz shipping corridor and joint mine-clearance work, but no route is operating yet.
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Ukraine’s Novorossiysk strike raises pressure on Russia’s Black Sea base
The August 12 attack damaged port infrastructure and grain terminals, sharpening risks for Russia’s navy, commercial shipping and Black Sea trade.
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China’s Scarborough Shoal drills test ASEAN diplomacy
China’s August 1 drills and reserve rules near Scarborough Shoal add pressure to the Philippines dispute and test ASEAN’s 2026 risk-reduction goals.
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Two UAE Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Damage Reported
Two ADNOC tankers were attacked by drones while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on August 13. No injuries were reported, but minor damage was reported.
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UN Reports Fatal Shipping Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz, Calls for De-escalation
At least two seafarers were killed and several injured in reported attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations said in a 14 July briefing.
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ASEAN Says South China Sea Code Talks Are Progressing Toward a 2026 Deadline
ASEAN foreign ministers said negotiations with China on a South China Sea code of conduct have progressed, setting an end-of-2026 target while leaving the agreement unfinished.
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ASEAN Says China Talks on South China Sea Code Are Advancing Toward 2026 Target
ASEAN foreign ministers said negotiations with China on a South China Sea code of conduct had made progress and were being targeted for completion by the end of 2026, days after a new maritime dispute between China and the Philippines.
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Iran and Oman Advance Proposed Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman made progress toward a proposed arrangement for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the route, fees and final agreement status remained unresolved.
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ASEAN Schedules Regional Security and Transnational-Crime Meetings for Aug. 10–15, 2026
ASEAN’s 2026 calendar lists ADSOM, ADSOM-Plus and the 20th ministerial meeting on transnational crime during a week of regional meetings.
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China’s Aug. 1 Drills Near Scarborough Shoal Test ASEAN’s South China Sea Diplomacy
China conducted military drills near disputed Scarborough Shoal on Aug. 1 as ASEAN officials said negotiations with Beijing on a South China Sea code of conduct had made significant progress and could conclude by the end of 2026.
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China Holds August 1 South China Sea Drills Near Disputed Shoal as ASEAN Talks Continue
China conducted military drills near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea on August 1, 2026, adding a new security flashpoint as China and ASEAN continue discussions on maritime conduct.
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U.S. and Japan Join Philippines in South China Sea Drills After July 26 Vessel Encounter
The United States and Japan joined the Philippines in maritime exercises after a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels, raising the stakes in disputed waters.
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ASEAN and China Target Year-End 2026 for South China Sea Code After Philippines Talks
ASEAN officials say negotiations with China on a long-delayed South China Sea code of conduct have made significant progress, but the text and enforcement provisions remain unsettled.
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A possible Hormuz reopening could reshape who directs ship traffic
Iran and Oman are discussing a possible Hormuz reopening, but route coordination, proposed service fees and permanent control remain separate and unsettled questions.
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ASEAN-UK Plan Sets Five-Year Maritime and Security Framework
ASEAN and Britain adopted a 2027-2031 plan covering maritime safety, cables, crime, supply chains, energy and ASEAN-led regional forums.
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UN Security Council extends Red Sea Houthi reporting mandate
The Security Council renewed monthly reporting on Houthi attacks through Jan. 15, 2027, preserving UN scrutiny without authorizing new military action.