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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...
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Thailand Vows to Press On in Border Conflict with Cambodia

 

People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along parts of their disputed border, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 8, 2025


Thailand has declared that its military operations along the Cambodian border will continue until it believes national sovereignty is fully secured. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, who have long disputed sections of their shared frontier.

Thai officials stated that the ongoing military action is necessary to protect territorial integrity and ensure the safety of citizens living near contested areas. Cambodia, meanwhile, has condemned the operations, calling them violations of international law and urging immediate negotiations to prevent further bloodshed.

Regional observers warn that the standoff risks destabilizing broader relations in Southeast Asia, where both countries are members of ASEAN. Diplomatic efforts are expected to intensify in the coming days, but for now, Thailand insists its forces will remain active until sovereignty concerns are resolved.


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