Here are seven of the most important straits in the world like the Strait of Hormuz, and why they continue to shape headlines ...

It's only a few hundred miles long, but when a natural disaster strikes near the Malacca Strait, the consequences could be global, writes Tom Ough. Every year, approximately 90,000 ships pass ...

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint that links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and beyond to the high ...

The Strait of Malacca, a bustling trade route connecting the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, has long been touted as a strategic weak point for China. In a regional crisis, ...

Closing the Strait of Hormuz is one of the ways Iran could retaliate after the U.S. bombed three of the country’s nuclear ...

Four South East Asian nations have launched joint air patrols of the Malacca Strait, in a bid to deter pirate attacks. Planes from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand will be allowed to cross ...

The Strait of Malacca, a narrow but crucial stretch of water located between Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, is essential for global trade. The Strait is a critical chokepoint that accounts for ...

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) arrives at Port Laem Chabang, Thailand, Jan. 27, 2025. US Navy Photo. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group sailed through the Malacca Strait on Friday as it makes its way ...

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Every year, approximately 90,000 ships pass through the narrow sea lane of the Malacca Strait, which links the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Their cargo – grain, crude oil, and every other ...