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US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

The United States announced a new round of sanctions on Yemen's Houthis, claiming that it was the largest action Washington has taken against the Iran-aligned organization. The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it would issue sanctions against 32 people and entities…

US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Thursday, the United States announced a new round of sanctions against Yemen's Houthis. The Trump administration claimed that this was the largest action Washington has taken to date in response to the Iran-aligned organization. In a press release, the U.S.

Fiji declares that the Chinese military base is not welcome in Pacific islands as they navigate between superpowers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

Fiji opposes China establishing a military base on the Pacific Islands. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this Wednesday. He added that China does not require such a facility to project its power as demonstrated by a recent test of an intercontinental missile.

Australia will increase aerial surveillance in the Pacific to catch illegal fishing vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Tender documents seen by show reveal that Australia will significantly increase surveillance of Pacific Islands' territorial waters. The country plans to spend A$477m ($310.72m) on aerial patrols to detect illegal fishing fleets. Meanwhile, China is taking steps to send its coastguard to the area.

Australia claims Chinese navy ships near Sydney do not pose a threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

Richard Marles, Australia's Defence Minister, said that the country is closely monitoring the Chinese navy task force in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the east coast. The ships do not pose a threat as they have not broken any maritime laws.

Google will build a subsea cable connecting Australia's Darwin and Christmas Island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Christmas Island, Australia's Indian Ocean Territory, will be connected to Darwin in the north by a subsea cable. The project is backed by Alphabet and Australia claims it will increase its digital resilience. Christmas Island, located 1,500 km west of Australia's mainland and with only 1…

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