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Cargo Ship Collides With Fishing Vessel Off Japan, 4 Dead After Trawler Capsizes 👉Read Full News Here- marineinsight.com/cargo-ship-col… #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips #japan #cargoship marineinsight.com/cargo-ship-col…

SAUDI FM: IRAN HAS "CLEARLY NOT UNDERSTOOD THE MESSAGE"; ANY THREAT TO FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION REQUIRES COLLECTIVE ACTION

I have just spoken with the Emir of Qatar and President Trump following the strikes that hit gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar today. It is in our common interest to implement, without delay, a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities. Civilian populations and their essential needs, as well as the security of energy supplies, must be protected from military escalation.

Saliha Raïss, a Belgian politician affiliated with the Vooruit party says "anyone who doesn't accept veiled women or who doesn't accept Islam in Belgium, can leave!" 🇧🇪

We’ve just put our latest issue to bed. Christopher Caldwell has written the cover. He argues that the Iran war will likely mark the end of Trumpism:

@NikkiHaley But the US Commander in Chief doesn't seem bothered. After all, he's got a great relationship with Vladimir.

Russia is sharing intelligence that Iran is using to target radar systems protecting our troops. Putin wants to draw this war out because he believes a distracted America is a weak America. That’s why dismantling Iran’s missiles, drones, nuclear program, and proxy network matters. It’s not just fatal for Iran— it costs Russia too.

🤔 NATO Chief Rutte on the Strait of Hormuz: "Strait has to open up again! Allies are discussing how to do that" Previously, the majority of alliance countries stated that they would not be sending their ships there.

@PhillipCoorey Labor politicians might now decide to stop using their much repeated but misleading interview mantra: "When we came to power inflation had a six in front of it..."

Chalmers pledges substantial savings, Treasury predicts 5pc inflation afr.com/politics/feder…

The new-generation 🇫🇷 aircraft carrier will be named “France Libre” 310m long, 80,00 tonnes, it will be the biggest naval vessel in Europe The France Libre, a nod to the Resistance, will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038

Now coming from several sources

Dust from Libya and Egypt Spreads Across Greece greekcitytimes.com/2026/03/18/dus…

Cathay Pacific Airways: All flights to Dubai and Riyadh, including cargo, canceled up to April 30

@TheStudyofWar Your Commander in Chief doesn't seem to care about the effect of this on his troops. Putin is above reproach.

NEW: Russia continues to expand its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran to facilitate Iranian strikes on US and Israeli forces in the Middle East. Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ Russian General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov continues to aggrandize tactical details and exaggerate Russian battlefield gains to create the false impression that the front lines across Ukraine are on the verge of collapse. Ukraine’s frontlines, in fact, are operationally stable, and Ukraine liberated more territory than Russian forces seized in the theater in February 2026. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu acknowledged the increasing effectiveness of Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign against the Russian defense industrial base (DIB), including deep into Russian territory. Telegram founder Pavel Durov has not commented on the widely discussed possibility that Russian authorities may ban Telegram outright. Ukraine is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) integration and deepening defense cooperation with the UK to enhance battlefield effectiveness and long-term technological advantages. Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Oleksandrivka and in western Zaporizhia Oblast. Russian forces recently advanced near Hulyaipole. Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian defense industrial infrastructure. Russian forces launched 178 drones against Ukraine, including Odesa, Chernihiv, Zaporizhia, and Kharkiv oblasts.

Like clockwork, BBC airs a glowing eulogy of Ali Larijani. Larijani oversaw the massacre of tens of thousands of Free Iran protesters just two months ago. But BBC calls him “moderate” and “a man you could maybe do business with.” Absolute trash.

@Jerusalem_Post @TobiHolc No military strategist but said to someone three weeks ago when the war first broke out that the very first thing the Americans will do is secure the vital Straits of Hormuz. But as I say, I'm no military genius. Meanwhile my petrol tank is almost dry.

The United States attacked Iranian missile sites stationed along the Strait of Hormuz coastline as part of Operation Epic Fury, the US CENTCOM said in a statement. ✍️@TobiHolc jpost.com/middle-east/ir…

Don't let them down this time @WhiteHouse

Australian mine countermeasures approaches minimal viable capability 🇦🇺 The Royal Australian Navy has just two of an original six Huon-class minehunters left in service. Plus, two years ago, the service suspended renewal of its mine countermeasures capability that was to be delivered via Project Sea 1905. By @combatpaparazzi navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Fire — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/03/17/uss…

USS Gerald R. Ford Heads to Crete for Repairs After Major Fire, Possible Sabotage Probe Amid Extended Deployment greekcitytimes.com/2026/03/18/uss…